Canada Drinks Tours: Our Top 11

1.Niagara Falls Day Tour Includes Boat Cruise, Winery Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

This 10-hour tour takes you from downtown Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls by air-conditioned coach. You will taste wine at Niagara College, eat a three-course lunch overlooking the Falls, ride Niagara City Cruises in summer, and visit Table Rock. Guides such as Wayne, Nikki, David, and Brian are known for lively regional commentary.

“This was the most amazing experience! Nikki was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable about Toronto and Niagara Falls. She was upbeat and funny, which I enjoyed. While I wish we could have spent more time at Niagara, it was still a great experience. The lunch was delicious and the wine tasting was enjoyable as well! Overall would recommend this tour for anyone interested!”

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2.From Toronto: Niagara Falls + Winery, Cruise, & Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,027 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Spend 10 hours touring Niagara Falls from downtown Toronto in an air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Stop for wine tasting, enjoy free time at the falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, and choose a three-course lunch plus Hornblower boat ride in summer or Journey Behind the Falls in winter. Guides such as Wayne, David, Nikki, and Shaf are often praised for lively commentary.

“Awesome guide! We had a great day. Love from Atlanta GA!”

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3.Niagara Wine Tour and Tastings with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 782 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Niagara wine country with tastings at three wineries, a stop at Wayne Gretzky Estates, and lunch at the Farmhouse Cafe. Guides such as Joe, Joey, Joseph, Tina, and Simon add local stories and humor. Pickup is available in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake, though vehicles and winery stops can vary.

“This was an amazing experience. Simon was so knowledgeable and the vineyards were wonderful. Highly recommend.”

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4.Seated Tasting Experience at Konzelmann Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $11Best value

At Konzelmann Estate Winery, choose three VQA wine samples from whites, reds, rosé, peach wine, and other options. Your host explains Niagara wine in a small group of up to six. The refreshed tasting hall offers a pre-set flight, a build-your-own option, or a full glass if you prefer to linger.

“Had a seated tasting experience. Our server was most friendly informatiive and accomodating. He went out of his way to make our experience enjoyable. In general the wines themselves were nothing special.”

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5.Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about four hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with a small group of up to 14 people. Guides such as Diane, Thom, Peter, and Chris add local stories and wine pointers, while tastings are included. Afternoon departures offer hotel pickup from Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“Diane was an amazing tour guide. This trip was my 70 yo mom and me, it was a very cold winter morning and it ended up being just the two of us on the tour. Personalized and fantastic!”

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6.Wine & Cheese Half Day Tour – Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Spend four to five hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with hotel pickup, tastings, bottled water, and a driver-guide. Expect three or four wines at each stop, including a chance to try ice wine, plus one wine-and-cheese pairing. Guides such as Chris, Dan, Joe, and Adrienne may add local history and winemaking tips.

“Chris was our host/tour guide - he was great! Informative and funny! Great explanations for first-time wine tour. Fast driver but got us where we had to be! On time, texted me for tour pick up etc.”

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7.From Toronto: Niagara Falls Full-Day Bus Tour & Winery Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 440 reviews · from $64

From downtown Toronto, ride a comfortable WiFi-equipped bus to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide. See the Falls, Whirlpool, Floral Clock, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and a seasonal winery. Guides such as Felix, Ali, Vin, and G have been praised for clear commentary and friendly service. Add Hornblower or Journey Behind the Falls tickets on the day.

“Our guide, Felix, was very nice! Told fun stories as we drove along. The bus was the perfect temperature and the seats were comfortable. Everything was done in a timely fashion. And for all of this, the price was great. Yes , 5 stars for sure !”

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8.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Spend about an hour walking Toronto’s Distillery District with a professional English-speaking guide. Learn how Gooderham & Worts grew from milling into a major whiskey producer, see Victorian industrial buildings, and hear stories of business intrigue and urban renewal. Small groups are capped at 15, with afternoon departures.

“Eric was very knowledgeable about the distillery tour and we loved his enthusiasm for the city. We would recommend.”

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9.Niagara-on-the-Lake Cycle and Wine-Tasting Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $93

Ride a cruiser bike between Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with a local guide such as Dave, Lynn, Susan, or Diane. Expect quiet roads, vineyard scenery, tastings at three wineries, and help carrying purchases back to headquarters. Choose a half-day outing with cheese and charcuterie or a six-hour tour with a two-course lunch. Electric bikes cost $50 extra.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and took us to three very good wineries. Each was good quality and had unique offerings - the cycling pace was suitable for older riders using e-bikes and overall I would highly recommend the experience to adults of all ages.”

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10.Wine Tasting on Ile d’Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Leave Quebec City at 2 p.m. for a four-hour wine outing on Île d’Orléans. Visit Domaine Sainte-Famille, Vignoble du Mitan, and Isle de Bacchus for pre-selected tastings, local stories, and time to shop for bottles. Guides such as Celine, Jeff, Peter, and Jean-François add humor and island context, though groups can reach 30 people.

“The three vineyards have a pleasant environment and offer generous samples. The bus was comfortable.”

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11.Between The Lines Classic Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Visit Between the Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a private, 30 to 45 minute tasting of four award-winning wines. A wine educator guides you through Riesling, Lemberger Reserve, sparkling wine, and other local pours. Hosts such as Gord, Bree, Mike, and Shiyenne have earned praise for warm, clear service, though the tasting room can sometimes be lively.

“Gord was a great host and knew what he was talking about. There was not enough selection in my opinion.”

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