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At present this business receives a score of 4.9 over 5 and that rating is based on 88 reviews.
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An incredibly enjoyable time. The two of us (couple) despite it being a rainy day we had an incredible time, learned a lot about wine, the wineries were rather low populated at the time as we went just after summer which main the experience far more enjoyable. Due to a less chaotic day as I'm sure summertime would be, we were able to stay at the wineries longer and were allowed additional tastings. Matt (our tour guide) is very knowledgeable in more things than just wine. He picked up on any conversations going on and gave his input even if it didn't revolve around Kelowna or Wine, the input was extremely appreciated. The lunch was absolutely delicious and all locally produced. Thanks to this lunch we have a new and higher standard to grape eating. The best way to describe the lunch is by looking at the photos, it was great knowing that Matt brought extra food in case if we ran out and were still hungry (which did happen, a couple of times). We were staying in a motel in Penticton (best cost for us) and Experience Wine Tours were open to where to pick us up. Not sure if they pick-up outside Kelowna but we chose a more convenient location with a large parking lot to meet. Pro tip - Go on wine tours with newly-weds, you get additional wine tasting (we had 2 in our group)!
We did the Naramata Wine Tour and saw 6 wineries and had an amazing local charcuterie lunch served by our unbelievable tour guide, David. I will definitely be doing another tour with Experience Wine Tours as I was so impressed with the website, the communication, the tour, and the knowledgable staff. Thank you Shannon and David :)
Had a great day touring 5 wineries with Experience Wine Tours. Their staff are friendly & professional and the service was excellent, all the wineries chosen were fantastic and there was never any pressure for sales. Highly recommend these guys!
(Translated) We have had an unbeatable experience. Five wineries in seven hours, David's knowledge made us learn a lot from Naramata and Kelowna. It was a success (Original) Hemos tenido una inmejorable experiencia. Cinco bodegas en siete horas, los conocimientos de David hicieron que aprendiéramos mucho de Naramata y Kelowna. Fue un acierto
Such a great wine tour! My bestfriend booked through EWT and our driver Richard was the BEST. Extremely professional, friendly and very thoughtful. He had prepared us this fantastic charcuterie board with all fresh/organic and local cheeses, fruits, spreads and bread. My gfs and i had such a blast throughout the whole day, our drives to the wineries was so much fun as he let us blast our music and dance and karaoke in the car. Im sure he could have used some earplugs. Thank you so much for such a fun and unique experience for a bunch of mommies needing a break!
These guys are the best! We had so much fun, they lined up an incredible day for us at 5 different wineries and also had an epic charcuterie lunch along the way. Matt was so knowledgeable on the area, history and helped answer all of our wine-related questions along the way. I would highly recommend hiring them for the day.....they do all the driving and you get to enjoy lots of wine along the way : )
Amazing tour with amazing service! We were a group of 8 and visited 6 beautiful wineries. Craig was an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, entertaining guide for the day (if you can get him, you should). The lunch provided was local, fresh and delicious - made even better by the gorgeous view from our picnic table. We never felt rushed and all our expectations were exceeded. I highly recommend Experience Wine Tours and will definitely be using them again in the future!
I can't say enough about how amazing our wine tour was with Experience Wine Tours. We loved every winery we visited and Matt (one of the owners) was a phenomenal guide. You can just tell how passionate Matt is about Kelowna and it's food and wine community. He had so much to tell us the whole tour about the area and his connection to the wineries we visited was amazing. The picnic charcuterie lunch was SO GOOD. Just a beautiful board that really showcased the bounty of the Okanagan Valley. Seriously do not miss this wine tour when you are in Kelowna. You will regret it if you do.
Our tour guide, Craig, was prompt and had a wealth of area knowledge. The van had an excellent retractable extra step, which made things much easier for the older people in our group. The extreme quality of the lunch was the difference between 4 and 5 stars (see my photos). The staff at the vinyards we visited were all very friendly and overall we had a great time. I would recommend this operator to my friends and family.
This was our first wine tour and it did not disappoint. We chose the Naramata tour as it included a picnic lunch and a chance to see more of the Kelowna area. Richard our guide was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We stopped at 5 wineries that were all unique and excellent quality. The "picnic" lunch featured incredible charcuterie boards served at one of the beautiful wineries. We ate our lunch while overlooking the vineyard and lake below. Shannon was also very responsive to our questions when booking and we reserved a spot the day before the tour with no issues. We will be booking with Experience again for all future visits. Thank you!
A great tour for the south okanagan. We loved the places, the wineries and our fellows tours.
Highly recommend! Tour guide was very knowledgeable, lunch was amazing and we had a great time!
WOW!!!! That's all I can say! I would give this 100 stars if I could! Experience Wine Tours exceeded all of our expectations. We took a tour of the Naramata Bench. It was our first time doing a guided wine tour and it was fantastic. Our driver/guide was David, and he truly made the trip all that it was. He was on time, funny, and soooo knowledgeable. Our entire group was so fun and myself and my friends had an amazing time. The lunch (which is included!!!!) was delicious as well. All the wineries we visited were accommodating and friendly as well. My friends and I have already said this trip will be an annual one, and we won't go with any other tour company except for Experience. Don't wait - BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH THEM IMMEIDATELY!!!! :)
Highly recommend. My friend and I did the Naramata Bench tour with guide Craig. Craig was very hospitable and did a great job of looking after and educating everyone about the area. Our tour was 7h long through 6 different wineries and 33 wines. I ended up taking home quite a new bottles as the wineries we visited were boutique style and not the usual Mission Hill (thank god)! A charcuterie lunch was included (see pic) with unlimited replenishment and it was definitely required after 15 wines in a row.????????????enjoy!
Had a fantastic time! Best wine tour I have been on and I have been on several in California, New Zealand, Australia, etc. Very knowledgeable guide and excellent access to the vineyards, typically in private rooms away from the larger crowd.
We had a fantastic day touring with Experience Wine Tours. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide; Victoria was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about wine and the area. It was a great experience learning about wine making in BC and getting to taste so many different delicious wines. A picnic lunch was included in the price and it was just perfect! Thanks for this memorable day.
Did some research and settled on these guys for an April tour of Kelowna wines, went to five great vineyards and the lunch provided was excellent. David was a fantastic host, driver, lunch wrangler and all-round entertainer.
David did an excellent job and we had a wonderful time. He was very personable and very knowledgeable giving us lots of tidbits of general information. The charcuterie lunch he provided was incredible and the portions were huge. At the end of the day we even got little gourmet chocolates. The five wineries that he is selected for us to go to were really good and we enjoyed the tastings. The employees there did a great job as well. I would recommend Experience Wine Tours.
We were lucky enough to get the last booking available for a Private wine tour with Experience Wine Tours during our Okanagan vacation. David our tour driver was exceptional on all accounts, he was extremely professional, yet made the entire day fun. He was very knowledgeable about not only "everything wine" but the Okanagan region, even if you think you were familiar with either of them remotely well. Great winery selection, delicious scone breakfast (courtesy of David's wife's baking skills), full spread charcuterie lunch was absolutely perfect in a winery setting and held us well through to the end of the day. Highly recommend this company and if you have the luxury of picking your driver, David is your guy and you will not be disappointed. Sincerely Miranda, Karen, Tiffany and Karen.
Our wine tour with Experience wine tours was awesome! We booked the Kelowna tour and communication with Shannon from the beginning to the end was very professional and prompt. Richard, our driver, photographer, chef, sommelier extraordinaire was fantastic!! We were initially thinking that we would have to eat something else after the picnic lunch but it was a very deluxe spread and more than filling. We would highly recommend them, in fact we have already begun recommended them to friends and family after the great day we had! Thank you for a wonderful trip!
Our Naramata Bench tour was amazing! It was our first time in the Okanagan and I will for sure book this tour company again. Matt was great, very knowledgable, and a lot of fun. Such a cool experience ????
Wonderful OK FALLS experience! Kris was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. He made sure our group of 9 was well taken care of, and as a result we had unique experiences at each winery we visited. A++ tour, 10/10 would (hands down) recommend to a friend!
Diane led our tour and is a licensed sommelier, and an excellent driver of a great big Ford Expedition Max. It easily fit the 6 of us (3 lovely women and three, perhaps overly large, men). We had a fabulous experience, great stories, great wine, great food and beautiful views. We did the Naramata tour and it is highly recommended and a great value. Ask for Diane - you won't be disappointed!
A friend and I went on a tour with Dianne as our guide, she was very knowledgeable and very personable and made it a really fantastic experience. The picnic lunch was perfect and we really enjoyed all the wineries, especially Hatch. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone!
Had a fantastic Naramata tour with David. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Great value, especially with the incredible picnic lunch.
This year was our second time doing a wine tour with Experience tours. The first year we did a public tour with David and it was an absolute blast. Last year we opted for a private tour with Bare wine tours and it really did not compare. David was our tour guide again this year and we had such an incredible time. He is very knowledgeable about wine- he definitely reads the group to see how much info they are looking for. It was a bit of a different experience this year with the covid19 situation going on- all tours are private with a total max of 6 people per tour. We felt safe on the tour. We made several changes to the number of people coming in the weeks prior to the tour and they accomodated all of the changes which we really appreciated. We did the South Okanagan tour and really enjoyed the wineries we visited. The charcuterie lunch included is absolutely delicious as well! I can't say enough good things about Experience tours. We will be booking with them again next year.
Visiting Kelowna for the first time, a wine tour experience was a must do. I've been to wineries in the Niagara region in Ontario and they really don't compare to how amazing Kelowna wineries are. Experience Wine Tours was amazing and I will definitely recommend to family/friends that plan to visit Kelowna. Craig was amazing, I really enjoyed his knowledge and everything he did that day to make the day memorable and ran efficiently! The tour is organized very well and I couldn't believe how smooth the day was with a 5-winery itinerary. Each had their own "personality" which I really liked and each had their own approach to wine and the tour. My personal favourite was Hatch and I really liked the introduction at Quails Gate to see where the wine was made and stored. The charcuterie style lunch was delicious and previous reviews speak very highly of it as well! Overall I had an AMAZING time and definitely will consider the other tours that Experience Wine Tours offer. Thank you for a great experience!
We had an absolutely fantastic tour today with Craig! Craig was so knowledgeable and friendly, he took great care of us and provided an amazing lunch!! I will absolutely use this tour group again!
We did the South Okanagan all-day tour with guide Matt, it was excellent. We drank amazing wines from 5 different wineries and learnt a lot along the way. Highly recommend this outfit.
I recently went on the Naramata Bench tour and my expectations were far exceeded. We had Craig and he was amazing, extremely friendly, and knowledgeable. He taught us all how to properly taste wine and gave us a lesson on the basics of vineyards. The wineries we toured were all fantastic, and Craig’s tips were extremely helpful. The charcuterie board lunch was delicious and consisted of local produce and house made spreads. I will definitely be back to do the West Kelowna and Kelowna area wineries with experience wine tours.
We had such a blast with Matt and Craig! They were knowledgable, funny, and professional. 100% suggest these guys for your next tour. They know everything about the region and brought us to the best spots in a great order. We'll be seeing them again soon, I'm sure.
We had the pleasure of taking 2 wine tours with Experience. They are transparent about their pricing and extra charges up front, very responsive with inquiries, and most accommodating with specific requests (Thank you Shannon!). We were already impressed with our precious tour with them, but they managed to go above and beyond that already high expectation with our recent trip during the pandemic. Not only did we have a private tour for our group of four, David, our guide, made sure we had the best seats in the tasting room. His industry insider knowledge, combined with Experience's extensive connection in the region, meant we were able to have a tailored experience at the best wineries (and cideries) in the Okanagan.
David Lancelot the tour guide was super awesome. He was knowledgeable and informed us not only about the wines, wineries but also about Kelowna. Definitely, ask for David if you’re planning on booking :)
We had such a great time. David was our tour guide and was absolutely fabulous. The wineries that we toured were wonderful, David's knowledge of the area was vast, and the humour was very much appreciated. Thank you so much! We look forward to another DLT in our future!
Certainly one of the best wine tours we’ve been on, David is an incredible member of the experience team and truly made the tour memorable with facts, stories and jokes. We have been on multiple wine tours and this topped all of them.
We had an exceptional experience touring the wineries around Kelowna. They were able to accommodate us even though we were out of the way, staying at Sparkling Hill. Our tour guide and sommelier, Richard, was incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. The locally sourced charcuterie he whipped up was beautifully presented and equally delicious. He was also conscientious of our preferences and made recommendations to our wineries to taste specific wine. We simply had a fantastic time.
Awesome experience, our tour guide was amazing. We spent the day with Dianne and she made the trip wonderful. Very accommodating to your needs. She picked us up and offered to drop us off anywhere that was convenient for our future day plans. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a wine tour.
AMAZING experience! We had Ryan as our tour guide and the day was just perfect. He did a great job at reading the group and knowing how to interact with a group of ladies on a stagette. I have been on wine tours before and this one was the best by far. We had private tastings at each winery we went to (summerhill has a back room for private tastings, all previous wine tours we did the tastings in the front busy area, this tour we got the private room.) The picnic lunch was full of delicious local foods and it was set up in a beautiful location. Ryan made any stop we wanted and was very go with the flow kind of guy. We didn't feel rushed at all and got to enjoy each and every stop. I will only be booking with this company for wine tours from now on when in Kelowna.
We did a 5 hour wine tour with lunch. It was wonderful and we had such a lovely day. Prior to booking the tour communication with Shannon was fantastic and she was very organised. Matt & David were our guides, there was a group of 10 of us which we split into 2 groups due to Covid-19. The drivers were both very cautious and safe as to Covid-19 protocols. All the winery stops were great and we had plenty of time to explore, drink and take photos. Our favorite stop was Kitsch Winery which was conveniently the last stop. Lunch was a lovely touch and we were very satisfied afterwards. Thanks for a lovely day!
We had an absolutely wonderful tour of the Naramata Bench with Experience Wine Tours, and would wholeheartedly recommend their tours. We had a great and very knowledgeable driver who's been in the wine industry for decades and knows his stuff inside and out, and we had great stops at several very special, very unique wineries in the area which gave us an insight into the variety and quality of the wineries and the passion of the wine makers in this area. Absolutely wonderful day trip - highly recommended!
Wow, what an experience! Alix was fantastic, and extremely informative. The tour was perfect, the five wineries were all unique in flavor and practices. As a non wine drinker I found it to be an extremely fun day. Alix went above and beyond to ensure that we got the most out of the tour.
Been on a few wine tours with Experience and it's been wonderful every time. Knowledgeable staff and excellent lunches!
Such an amazing company - with such awesome staff who are so knowledgable and entertaining! I've had the pleasure of having gone on 5 tours with them now and would go back in a heart beat. Matt and crew are absolutely awesome people, and always are keen to go the extra mile. Definitely the best in the business.
Fantastic day with Matt touring 4 of the Okanagan wineries plus the Vice and Virtue brewery. Great day, lovely lunch with some fab local charcuterie and cheeses. Finished off with some cleansing ales from the local brewery. Would definitely recommend
The tour guide David was so knowlegable and made the day so much fun. We appreciated his candid comments and thoughts!
My boyfriend and I had never done a wine tour before and we got a recommendation for experience wine tours through a facebook post. We had booked through another company for a little less money, and we are so thankful that we cancelled and rebooked this one. We didn't know what to expect at all but this lived up to everything we thought. We wanted something all included (with lunch etc). We got brought around beautiful wineries and our tour guide Richard was fantastic! He treated us very well. Even on our last winery we asked him to join our table and we had some laughs (no wine for Richard of course). Overall great experience and lots of great facts shared. Even met some great people!
The most incredible day! The wine route was amazing, with a real variety of wine styles and wineries. The tour was definitely the best value with the charcuterie board for lunch- without a doubt the best I’ve ever tasted! Our guide Victoria was so lovely!! The only thing I will say is bring a water bottle as they provide cold water but in plastic bottles!
Fantastic wine tour! We learned a lot from our tour guide as well as the wineries- fabulous lunch. Would totally go again!
This was my first virtual reality experience and I had a great time will definitely come back and recommend to friends
Our small group (4) had a wonderful time on our 5+ hour wine tour. Matt was a very punctual, knowledgeable and enjoyable tour guide. We enjoyed all the wineries we visited and LOVED the most wonderful charcuterie lunch provided with local ingredients. This was a wonderful touch midway through the tour that we all appreciated. We were also thankful for the air conditioned vehicle and the chilled water provided. We all agreed that we would definitely use Experience Wine Tours again when touring the Okanagan Valley! Thanks Shannon and Matt!
Our group had a great time with Experience Wine Tours and our guide David! Booking was seamless, David was friendly and knowledgeable, and lunch was delicious. Thanks again!
We had a great experience with Matt on our private wine tour back in September 2020. Even though we are in such a difficult time, he made everything to make us feel comfortable and safe. Besides the great wine we tasted, we also had a great lunch and great tips from our guide Matt. This is definitely one of those tour you will remember forever. We are vary happy to have found you guys. Thank you!
Best wine tour I've experienced! Experience wine tours came highly recommended to me from a friend and they did not disappoint! Everything about our experience was incredible. Easy booking with all of our questions answered and dietary restrictions accommodated. Our guide, Matt was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the wineries, the history and the wine making process. He also made us an amazing lunch that was not only delicious but so beautiful! Lots of local meats and cheeses that paired so well with our wine! The day was incredible and such a great time. We will definitely be going back to do another tour! Thank you Matt and Shannon and the entire team. You guys really made our trip!! We can't wait to come back and see you and experience another tour!!
This was my 1st time in Kelowna for a wine tour and hopefully not my last! The booking process with Shannon was fantastic! She is very responsive, friendly and sooo patient with my questions and requests! We had a wonderful time and our driver, David was awesome! So knowledgeable with 'random factoids' lol and made this tour so easy and smooth! The charcuterie board was amazing and loved the local food and homemade spread! Yummy!!!!! The communication from this group (Shannon and David - driver) was amazing! Highly recommend and will definitely not be my last time! Thank you Shannon, David and Experience Wine Tours!
This wine tour exceeded all our expectations easily, it was the best way to experience the Okanagan. The wine was fantastic, down to the last drop. Our tour guide David was a perfect mix of entertainment and knowledge. From the behind the scenes info to the helpful tips on becoming a real wine connoisseur, David had it all. We couldn’t have had a better outing. I would recommend Experience wine tours to anybody coming to Kelowna. The price for the tour definitely goes a long way, since you get to enjoy 5 winery’s and have a delicious lunch as well. All around a perfect wine tour!
This group has got the best organization and includes the most delicious lunch you could ever have
Really a fantastic day, would highly recommend. Lunch was very good along with everything else.
Great wine tour. We visited six wineries, each with their own individual character. Our guide Craig was superb. Informative, knowledgeable and fun - top marks! We have done many wine tours around the world and I have to say, this was one of the best. Lunch was how a wine tour lunch should be - cheese, meats, olives etc - lunch is an important part of a wine tour. Great job - thanks very much! ????????
Fantastic Day! Diane was a wonderful host. I couldn't imagine a better experience. Book with confidence.
We had a fabulous EXPERIENCE with Experience Wine Tours. Our driver & guide Craig was the absolute best. So knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about the industry. As fantastic as all the vineyards and wines were, Craig really made the experience a memorable one. Thanks a bunch! We will be back for another tour.
Experience Wine Tours is the only way to tour the vineyards, enjoy the wine, scenery and the beautiful views of Okanagan Lake. The Vineyards and the surrounding areas. Travel from Vineyard to Vineyard in style. Learn about wine and wine making and experience the BC Wine Making region. Our tour guide Craig was just amazing and his knowledge of wine was vast and even being a Okanagan transplant from back east his knowledge of the are was astonishing. I have visited the area almost once a year since I was born and I still learned a lot from Craig!
Wonderful tour! Great wineries, food, and knowledgeable guides.
Great wine tour, Craig was very personable and knowledgeable about the wine industry he had us all laughing and having a great time. He went above and beyond for our tour, and he definitely made the experience wine tour even better! Will definitely book with him again when I go back to Kelowna.
Food and service was great.
Great wine tour, fabulous charcuterie lunch, & very accommodating and kind tour guide. Have been twice & would definitely go again!
No. 1 Experience, we knew we choose the best tour for our day out, right from the start the bus was on time and David our tour guide was truly entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. Taking us to the Naramata area of the Okanagan Valley was a treat for us and the lunch that was provided was outstanding. What an amazing adventure for anyone wanting looking for a memorable day.
The wine tour was amazing. Great experience for sure! Staff was friendly, easy going and very professional. Lunch that is provided is a bonus, goes well with the wine. Highly recommended this tour and I will be back for more.
We had a fantastic tour with David. He was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. He provided a great lunch and a fun filled day. Thank you!
Experience was amazing! Our tour guide Victoria was wonderful. All of the stops were planned out well. The lunch was TO DIE FOR. So delicious. The vehicle was comfortable and cool. I would highly recommend using this company for your next wine tour!!
Matt and Shannon are amazing. The tour was well organized and the picnic lunch was delicious. I will be using them for all our future wine tours!!!
I’ve had the pleasure of doing three wine tours with the Experience Wine Tours team, and each tour was absolutely unforgettable. They put so much thought into the wineries you are taken to, the charcuterie lunch is incredible, and the knowledge shared on the trips is unparalleled. I have learned so much about wine, and how to best experience wine, and for that I am grateful. Going on a wine tour with Experience Wine Tours is always the highlight of my trips to Kelowna. They create such a wonderful experience that my friends and family still reminisce the good times we had. Thank you to the team for everything!
Matt was amazing for our tour. He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect. Definitely recommend!
It was an amazing experience. They create a great group atmosphere and camaraderie. I had a great time, awesome variety of wineries, amazing lunch and lots of laughs.
We had the best experience with Experience Wine Tours last summer. Our guide, Craig went above and beyond to make the day special for our group of 8 girls. The wineries we visited were each unique in their own way, the sprinter van was perfect for our group, and the food served for our picnic lunch was local, fresh and delicious! Highly recommend this company for a professional, fun and memorable experience!
My sister and I came to Quail's Gate and just began our tasting with a wine connoisseur, when the tour guide from this tour company came in and asked if his group could join us. She did not mind and we did not have an issue with that yet until he stayed the entire time. I believe his name was Richard, he would interrupt our connoissuer to add to her story or make comments. I thought he was unprofessional and this was rude of him. As soon as we finished with the last sample, Richard asked Lark to take his group to make purchases, not leaving any room for questions for us or his own group. He definitely gave a bad impression and I would not want to be booking any wine tours through this company especially seeing how he was rushing his group and ruining the experience for those customers and my experience.
We had a small private 5 hour tour booked with Shannon and Matt. The entire process from booking to completion of the tour was amazing. Shannon kept in contact via email and text from start to completion of the booking and tour. Matt is a very knowledgeable guide and was looked after all our purchases. The picnic lunch provided was an amazing selection of local cheeses, meats etc and the presentation was superb. Our entire group would highly recommend Experience Wine Tours and Matt and Shannon to everyone. Thank you again Matt and Shannon for a most enjoyable experience and we hope to tour with you again in the future.
We decided to tour with Experience Wine Tours on our honeymoon in June 2016. My husband was reluctant, it didn't seem like his idea of fun. Well, happy wife happy life as they say and I booked us in anyways. David was our guide and he completely exceeded our expectations. He was professional and knowledgeable, but personable and fun. Each winery was unique and we received great service at each one. The picnic lunch was 10/10, way better than I could have ever imagined. I would highly recommend Experience Wine Tours to anyone and we will definitely do another tour next time we are in Kelowna.
We have done several tours with Experience Wine Tours and they have all been fantastic! Matt is very friendly and really does a great job of tailoring the tour to everyone's wine preferences. The lunch platter is amazing, and we have found some of our favorite wineries through these tours. We always look forward to our annual wine tour with Matt and would highly recommend it to anyone in the Okanagan area.