Reviews of Niagara Vintage Wine Tours (Winery)

Cristina Vasilenco

Very friendly staff and the tour was top notch. Found some wonderful wineries.

Shannon Kilkenny

Amazing day with Dwight from Vintage Tours. We did the 4 tour winery package that included lunch at the HobNob restaurant. We got history and the full seedling to wine bottle experience, including 3-5 samples per venue, knowledgeable insights into the ups/downs of the wine industry the tour was well paced, lots of opportunities to ask questions, and we came away with an informed appreciation of the Niagara region and what is required to be a top producer in a very competitive industry. The small winery experience was a particularly endearing time for me.

Maggie Cunningham

Have been on 3 tours with this company and have loved every single one. Drivers have always been extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Looking forward to our next tour!

Shyana Sri

We had a wonderful half day wine & cheese tour! Mike is fantastic - super upbeat, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The wineries chosen complimented each other very well and we had fun, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Highly recommended!

Ryan Barneski

Fun, fun, fun. Luxurious transportation and most importantly, the staff are super friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious. They are there to make you have a great time and they deliver. Thank you Joe.

Annie Barrette

We booked our private wine tour with vintage to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. We had such an amazing time and our tour guide Dwight was amazing. He provided us with so much information and knowledge about wine, the wineries and the area in general. We will definitely book again when we come back to Niagara on the lake.

Mary Gallant

We really enjoyed our tour with this group. I took my wife for our anniversary and it was wonderful.

Stephanie Kersta

The wine and beer tour was excellent, our driver Jeremy , was very knowledgeable and lots of fun! We would highly recommend this wine and beer tour to anyone!

Nicole Maurer

First ever wine tour, had an amazing experience and the guide Jeremy was charismatic, knowledgable and very friendly :)

Cosmic is Mostly Comic

Great experience. Sue, our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall exactly what I was hoping for. Would definitely recommend this company.

Lisa Lounsbury

We celebrated our 34th anniversary with a weekend in Niagara golfing and doing a wine tasting tour with dinner. We were picked up promptly at 2:30 at our hotel. We had Christopher as our guide and he was excellent. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed our time at Between the Lines winery. Dinner was at Zees and was delicious. A great way to spend an anniversary!!

Michael Pinkus

Mike T was a great guide tour, very knowledgable and interesting! We had a great time and would suggest this tour to anyone ????

Steven ONeal

Took this tour for the Winemakers Dinner Tour in July 2017 and it was fantastic! Our guide was very enthusiastic about wine and very knowledgeable! The wineries we went to were fantastic, bought lots of wine which is not available at our local LCBO and learned so much about the process that I wouldn't have known without this experience. I would look forward to returning and visiting wineries we didn't go to! A big thank you to our guide Michael who made the tour even more fun!

Andrea McRae

We enjoyed another wonderful Niagara Vintage Wine Tour. The vehicle was very roomy and comfortable for all 10 of us and it was so clean. We all felt safe. Our guide Jeremy was great. He is so knowledgeable about wine and he shared with us interesting facts and stories about the Niagara wine industry as we transitioned to each winery. We had no waiting times at the wineries on what was clearly a busy Saturday. It was very well organized. We all had a special time and want to come back for another tour soon. Excellent experience and value at Niagara Vintage Wine Tours.

The Hatchet Slinging Slasher

We had a wonderful time on the tour. Gus was very knowledgable, helpful and entertaining. The food was fantastic and the tours were enlightening. The one thing that would improve the experience (and the reason for the 4* rating) would be to have water available to you on the bus. It is a long day and quite a bit of tasting. Hydration would be a nice compliment to the day as sometime during the tours, tasting and eating, aqua can fall to the bottom of the priority list while enjoying the vineyards and brewery. It would be a welcomed treat to rehydrate during the bus ride. Other than that I have not one critical thing to say and would highly recommend this company.

Azzan Shahid

Our tour guy Jeremy was very patient and knowledgeable . He's the go to guy for sure.. ..he knew way more about wine that the winery people . ..thanks our tour was really fun and memorable.

Perez JB

We took the ultimate food and wine tour, best decision ever! We were promptly picked up at our hotel. The tour guide was amazing. We picked up the other guests and went to the first stop. The knowledge of the tour guide was exceptional. We looked at the grape vines as he told us about them. We went inside for a great tasting and ample food to pair with the wine. We had plenty of time to shop for the delicious wines we tasted. They had an area on the van to keep anything you purchased. We went on to see three other vineyards. The food was incredibly delicious with ample portions. Dessert was Fantastic! Hand picked by the tour guide. Now let's talk about beer. My hubby is not a wine drinker (although he found some he liked like the incredible ice wines), so he was thrilled with the brewery part of the tour! The beer flights were terrific! Also you received an incredible sandwich and slaw to go with it. The cost of the tour is so reasonable based solely on the amount of food and wonderful full tastings you received! Plus you get invaluable information from your tour guide as well as the private tours you go on at each winery. We were visiting from the USA and all my fellow Americans need to do this tour! Just remember the cost is in Canadian dollars, so it's a great value! Canadian natives are lucky they have this wonderful tour in their backyard. I whole heartedly recommend this tour, and I've been on many. Just do it and you will be as thrilled as we were.

Melissa Apolinario

Just finished the Winemakers tour + dinner. Dwight was our tour guide. He was prompt, pleasant and well informed. Appreciate his knowledge and experience. Made the tour component excellent. The wineries (Pilliteri, Between the Lines, and Peller) were excellent and hospitable. Each was awesome on their own right. Dwight enhanced the experience at each winery. That said, the dinner component was not good. Hobnob served undercooked, spicy and acidic gnocchi (strangely with cauliflower) paired with Merlot, and a Vidal ice wine paired with coconut whip cream and jam for dessert ????????. At least, the fish chowder was good. Otherwise, hobnob should be taken off their list for this particular tour.

Joyce Morgan

We really enjoyed our tour! Our driver, Calvin, was very friendly and knowledgeable! The wineries we visited were great and you could tell this company has great partnerships with these places! We learned a ton and enjoyed being able to try such a variety of wines! We felt very safe amid covid-19, this company takes all necessary precautions. The best part is we could just enjoy the afternoon and not have to worry about driving home! Would absolutely do again, and recommending to all our friends!

Taryn Cisneros

Great touring company with really knowledgeable staff and comfortable vehicles - the key to the tours is the knowledge they impart to all their guest. Top notch.

mikayla wright

My friends and I went on a the private full day tour with lunch on Sept 30/21 with Sue as our guide. There arn't enough good things I can say about our experience! Sue was a fantastic guide, she absolutely went above and beyond as our guide that day. Sue was friendly, attentive, knowledgable and kept us on time despite us spending forever at each beautiful location trying to get the perfect picture. When she found out that we were all nurses she made a point at each location to get them to treat us like VIPS which was so unbelievably sweet. The locations that we visited were so interesting and the wine samples of course were great and abundant. Ended the day wishing I bought more to go home, will definitely be back! 10/10

Sean De Freitas

Great tour. The driver, Jeremy (I think was his name) was absolutely amazing; knowledgeable, funny, approachable and friendly. He absolutely made the tour what it was. And yes, the wine/wineries/overall experience was great, too.

Amanda Joy

The experience was fantastic! We went on a quiet Monday and our driver, Joe, was so funny and kind. The stops we made were very entertaining and very educational. I would recommend the Niagara Vintage Wine tour group to anyone, large and small groups. I plan to come again and experience another tour in a month!

Iain MacLeod

The driver was a pleasure! He made us laugh, talked to each person by name, remembered everyone's name. Made it very personable! The winery's we visited were all very beautiful, knowledgeable, and fun!

Terrence W

Jeremy was great and very informative. It was our first wine tour and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you again.

Rebecca Slingerland

Had a great time, great crowd. Would definitely recommend.

Marshall Brown

Guides are great! Food was awesome! Wines were delicious!

Kimberly Nalda

Lots of fun. Very knowledge tour guide.

Alex Maisonneuve

I was on a tour with my work friends. Very pleased with the vehicle, professional and knowledgable driver.

Dubz C

We had Sue for our wine and cheese tour and she was amazing! Sue is very knowledgable about the wine making process and all the wineries in the area.

Xiu Yun

Wonderful

Harmony Hancock

We had a wonderful time. The driver was so knowledgeable and kind. He picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off afterwards. We did the full day lunch tour. Definitely recommend! Worth the cost!

Adam Chioua

Had an amazing time! Jeremy was awesome! Will most definitely be booking again

Brad Lounsbury

My girlfriends and I had a great time on the half day afternoon wine tour! There were 5 of us and were grouped with 3 couples, but we all had a great time. Niagara Vintage Wine Tours had excellent customer service and they were always very prompt with answering any questions I had via email. The Pillitteri Estates Winery was definitely the favourite of the 3. I bought the Cabernet Franc, but I regret not purchasing the rosé too. I'll definitely have to stock up next time. Andrew was our guide there and he was awesome!! He was very informative and was absolutely hilarious! I hope when I come back here that we'll be hosted by Andrew again. Between the Lines was really great - I just wish the charcuterie pairing was a little bigger or had more variety ie: apples, grapes or jams like how we make charcuterie at home, but I'm sure Covid has had an impact on that. Connor was really informative and I really enjoyed the Suarez - can't wait to open up the bottle I bought! I surprisingly really enjoyed the canned wine! Totally going to pick some of that up at the LCBO. Our last stop was Icellars Estate, which was really good, but I wish it was a bit more interactive like the other 2 were. This was our last stop however, and it was also at the end of the day, so I'd imagine that they had a certain timeframe for us to be there and weren't able to accommodate a more interactive session at that time. We loved the dog Simba that was on site! He was such a good boy. Our driver was Jeremy and he was fantastic!!! He's extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and really funny. I plan on doing the full day wine tour with my boyfriend and another couple in the fall, so hopefully I'm able to request Jeremy for that! Thanks for a great time Jeremy! Hands down, he was the funnest guide I've had out of all the wineries I have ever visited. He was very informative and was absolutely hilarious. You can tell that he loves what he does and is truly passionate about wine, the wine making process, and the region in general! I know that you'll think of us when you hear Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" and sing to yourself "another one rides the bus..." Definitely will book a tour again ????

Roger Gianfriddo

The wine tour was a lot of fun. Visited 2 vineyards and 1 Bar. We were provided with wine at all 3 stops. Dinner at the Charles Inn was superb, amazing restaurant, great food, great wine and great service. Well deserving of it's rank as one of the top 30 restaurants in Canada 2 complaints, the tour guide talked a lot, Jeremy, slow down, we can only take in so much information and Me and my guest were not attempting to attain knowledge in order to obtain a 1st class degree with honors in wine, Niagara wine making or the history of Niagara wine making. Our guide was brilliant but you should either ask your guests how they are feelign and whether they want all that knowledge (that is my opinion, others may disagree). Also do not recommend or suggestion the Falls manor as a place to dine. My experience was not nice, it is a horrid place which serves defrosted food, seriously who freezes home fries and strawberries. Not cool, even more so when you are on the door step to an array of fresh produce in the local area. The chef must be lazy or has lost pride in what they are cooking. The food was dreadful and even more so after experiencing Charles Inn. My stomach hasn't recovered from that experience 5 days later. Great evening, great tour. Would recommend and plan to book another in the future. Thanks Sean

Jian-Feng Shi

Bit overpriced for what was given. Next time I'd save the money and go to the places myself.

John Fabros

My friends and I enjoyed being picked up. The car was very roomy and clean. There were only 6 persons on our tour. Tastings were expected size in terms of volume. At the last 2 wineries we were able to pick which drinks to taste. The cheese board was very small but that's probably because I can eat charcuterie every meal. I definitely recommend!

Lindsay H

Absolutely perfect. The driver was courteous and informative.

Danielle Boucher

The wine tour was alot of fun and our tour guide was great. The restaurant was a big disappointment with average food and terrible service. The restaurant was not in the Niagara on the Lake, but on the out skirts and was a country casual restaurant. I was told that all restaurants have bad service in the wine region, which I don't agree with as we ate a Queen's Landing for lunch and it was fabulous! I was also told the call the restaurant to give them my feedback - I tried calling but they don't pick up the phone. We would not book through this wine tour company again due to their lack of responsibility.

Gursimran Ghai

Very nice

Spencer McCracken

This was our second time taking a Niagara Vintage Wine Tour and we highly recommend their service! Their guides are extremely knowledgeable about both the wines and the wineries we visited - we always learn something new! The guides also do a great job at making the afternoon a fun filled one and it's very obvious that they are known and respected at each winery we visited. Next time we visit Niagara, we'll definitely sign up for another tour!

Allie Hughes

My co-workers and I went for a tour as our staff Christmas party and it was perfect. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience at every winery we toured. We visited 4 different wineries, all different sizes which was really interesting. I also enjoyed our lunch which had options for gluten free so I didn't have to worry about what I was going to eat. Can't recommend enough.

Shauna Gould

This tour was incredible. Good value for the experience. The wineries were lovely. We were very well taken care of by our chauffeur, Mike. He had so much knowledge having grown up in the area. He definitely made it more personal and interesting.

Dana Marie

The experience, especially considering Covid, was a great one. Very safe, very professional, and very interesting! Our driver was super knowledgable and friendly. Wineries were a nice mix of small/boutique and large.

A Di Paola

This tour was just what we were looking for as we needed someone to drive us if we were going to be able to experience, sample, purchase, imbibe and eat luxuriously. Gus was an awesome driver with tons of great information who was obviously friends with most of the winery owners and having a great time showing us the sights. I wish that he would have had some sort of PA system to broadcast his information to the back of the van as I really did come to learn about the winemaking process as well as have a fun time. The pamphlet that they give is informative. But the WINE and the FOOD!! These are the highlight of the experience. We tried 3 vineyards, one small family owned, one medium sized and family owned and one more corporately owned and run. All had different flair and all had their own charm. We tried some amazing wines (ice wine was my favorite of course) and came home with several bottles of distilled dessert. The Charles Inn was one of the most amazing restaurants which was elegant with excellent service and charming ambiance. I had never had fois gras before and now I know what all the fuss was about. They celebrated our anniversary with a glass of champagne at the beginning of dinner. Overall, Niagara Vintage wine tours run a smooth tour with prompt service, entertaining discussion, fantastic choices of wineries and amazing dinner that I am still thinking about. Just book it. You won't be disappointed!

C. Scott Nagao

We had booked a tour with a group of friends but unfortunately I wasn't able to attend as a family member had been recently hospitalized with COVID-19. Emails were sent back and forward before the tour date trying to get an answer from the organizer/owners to see if they could issue a credit if I wasn't able to attend but didn't hear back from them on time. By the time I was able to reach out to see if they could do a credit for a future visit (I was NOT asking for a refund) the tour had already passed and again I was left waiting for a reply as the contact person had told me that the owners were out of town. I waited for over 3 weeks for a reply and again nothing. So I reached out again today saying how disappointed I was about how the whole situation had been handled and the lack of communication. I finally did receive a follow up email from the organizer saying that he thought the owner had reached out to let me know that they would not be issuing a REFUND... which again was not what I was asking for... As I said in my email to them, Niagara Vintage Wine Tours definitely has lost a costumer.

Mel Hogg

Our tour guide Dwight was absolutely incredible! He was very knowledgeable, fun and resourceful. Great tour, service, comfortable transportation and definitely lots of fun! We would highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to try this activity for the first time or to experienced wine lovers!

Emily Henderson

We went on the half day tour got the tickets cheaper on Costco. Picked up at 11:30 no lunch provided. Visited 3 wineries first Pondview Estates had a small cheese and meat platter to split between two of us. , next was Pilleteri and it was way too busy. We were the first to see their new cellar addition and last on the tour was Between the Lines a small winery and very well organized. It was nice only 12 people on the tour and got back to the hotel after 4pm

Philip Lococo

Thorough, professional and amazing! Loved all elements and highly recommend!

Agnes Jankiewicz

This company is hands down amazing for wine tours! My boyfriend recently took me on a tour with this company during Thanksgiving long weekend! We did a wine sip, and cheese half-day tour and our driver Mike was phenomenal! We had such a wonderful time! Mike had us to our three wineries on time, heck even early, he had amazing stories to tell and could answer even the oddest of questions about anything wine or farm related! The selection of wineries we visited were outstanding and I would 100% do it again! I would also recommend anyone looking to do a local wine tour in the Niagara region, to choose these guys! Great value for your money, excellent service from our driver, and some of the best laughs and views in Niagara!

Marcin Pietkiewicz

Sue was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly! We were made to feel very safe and taken care of during our wine tour. We were given the opportunity with a bit of extra time between tours for additional things (ie. a brewery and a drive through Niagara on the Lake). We would recommend this company and Sue to anyone considering doing a wine tour while visiting Niagara! Thank you so much!

Ali

We certainly had a lot of fun on our recent wine tour. The folks who run Niagara Wine Tours go out of their way to make sure everything runs smoothly. And they are very good about following up to make sure nothing is overlooked. If you haven't used them already be sure to put them on your bucket list!

Dee Foote

Did the tour this weekend and to say the least, it wasn’t anything special.. I think it’s a bit pricey considering what the tastings actually cost at the wineries. The driver, Joe, was really nice.. Website states it’s a 5 hour tour but we were all done and dropped off in just over 3 hours..Wouldn’t do it again Your attitude in your response says it all... very unprofessional.

Diana Diaz

Due to COVID-19 we called to understand the tour process, the operator told us 10 people will fit inside a Mercedes vehicle that seats 14 wearing masks. We felt there is not enough space to be 2 meters away from other participants in a small confined space with poor air circulation. In this situation, a regular mask will not provide sufficient protection. We asked if we can take our own vehicle calling into the tour bus so we can hear the explanation while promising the driver will not drink on the tour. The operator smugly refused and will only refund around 75% of the tour. We cancelled our tour. Our request for a full refund was ignored. I don't recommend this tour and company because they are not giving participants any choices to avoid a highrisk gathering and does not clearly indicate the risk of their practice before you register. The tone of the telephone operator was also dismissive and contemptuous. Response to owner comments: Your vehicle holds 14 people is not all over your website as you claim, I did not know this until after calling you later with our concern. We had initially thought it was a bus where people were seated far away from eachother, where the participants can practice social distancing as the law requires, if we knew it was a small vehicle that is nearly full, we would not have signed up in the first place. We also thought driving our vehicle was an option, because in your website you had mentioned one could meet up with the tour if someone missed the pickup. Our request was a reasonable one, to follow your vehicle and call in to get the tour guide info. We are taking precaution during a dangerous pandemic where many people have died and we do not want to catch this virus or pass it to our elderly family members. And we don't appreciate you scoff at us when we made the suggestion of following your vehicle with the driver not drinking. Frankly, your response to this review shows the same attitude during our call, we can let the readers judge your treatment of your customers.

Parcel ExLLC

An absolutely fabulous experience with Niagara Vintage Wine tours! Our group of 50 was wined and dined first class. Excellent organization and customer service. By far the best wine tour experience we have had. Fantastic guide and so easy to arrange. These guys know customer service!

Mira

Great way to safely get around the wineries. Our tour guide was very informative which made things ????????!

MaryBeth Wist

Had the most amazing time! With some amazing people, wine and food! Our driver Chris was absolutely amazing! His wine IQ is impeccable! Thanks for the amazing experience!

Alexander Nasra

Highest quality staff Highest quality vehicles Great experiences and would recommend strongly if you want an authentic experience of Niagara.

Anne Tran

Had a great time with my husband! Our driver and tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and made the first day of our honeymoon really fun. Highly recommend!

nicolas medina

Half Day Cheese Tour The group I was with had a great time! Our tour bus driver Mike was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about wine making and the history of the region. It was my first wine tour in the area and certainly not my last. I really had an awesome time and I recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys a glass of wine from time to time.

Puddings Mom

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of taking a Full Day Appellation Tour. This was our first visit to the Niagara Escarpment wine area. We toured together with another couple with whom we always enjoy good food and wine. We have all come away extremely impressed with the tour, our excellent guide Phil, all of the vineyards we toured and the delicious meal at Hob Nob in the Charles Inn. We cannot say enough about Phil who not only explained the region’s wine story, but also gave us more of a personal introduction to the people we met as well as a close-up, inside view of the vineyard operations. Based on our experience, we are planning to come back again next year to stay longer in wine country and will definitely contact Niagara Vintage Wine Tours for our next visit.

erin fox

My husband and I and another couple were visiting Niagara on the Lake to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. Gabriela was so helpful in organizing a perfect day for the 4 of us. We cannot say enough good things about our driver Jeremy. He was funny, knowledgeable and the right amount of friendliness. He worked behind the scenes to make sure that my husband's surprise helicopter tour went off without a hitch even though we were running late. The restaurant was also informed about our late arrival and all appeared seamless. Jeremy clearly has a great deal of experience in the industry and he kept us informed with fun and interesting facts and entertained the whole day. Thank you Gabriela. Thank you Jeremy. We are now back at home in Calgary and grateful for a wonderful day of beautiful memories.

Jason McNeil

The best winery tour company in Niagara hands down

Krystyn Symsyk

We took a trip on July 26th with our guide Calvin. Even though he was new with this company, he must have had past extensive experience since he was very patient and polite. There were some uncontrollable factors which delayed the tour through no fault of his own but he stayed positive and supportive. The only recommendation I can make is to have less bookings per car to maintain social distancing maybe max of 6 people/3 groups. Also the wineries could have been better, from the three we visited, 2 were fairly new and the last one was mature however the pairing was only made available at the first one. For the cost of it, I would either consider visiting these independently or book a private tour option to get a better bang for my buck.

Dawn Jameison

We had fun and learned a lot! We had a chance to relax in a beautiful atmosphere and taste some absolutely wonderful wines!

jim roxburgh

We recently booked a tour for a retiring doctor. All the staff from the clinic attended and each person thoroughly enjoyed the day. The wineries chosen for our tour were more than hospitable, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun too!!! We ended our tour day with an excellent fine dining experience at the Oban Inn, also arranged for us by Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. We cannot thank them enough for creating a memorable and special send off for our retiring doctor!!!

Sam Romain

What an amazing experience! My girlfriend and I are both in our early 20s and we decided to embarque on the full day wine tour to learn and gain experience in wine tasting. We did not know what to expect... AMAZING! From the discovery of Canadian wines to the awesome tour guide, we were really embraced in the niche world of the wine makers of Niagara-On-The-Lake. Don't expect a theoretical lecture, but dont expect a drunken party either. Our tour guide Jeremy (who knows practically everyone and everything about the region) was an integral part of this journey. He adapted his knowledge to our level of experience and brought us through the whole cycle of the wine country life. From the economics behind the business to the tasting of the different grape strains, Jeremy made this trip a blast. Dynamic, funny and transparent! As for the different wineries, we tasted a vaste variety of reds, whites, rosés, sparklings and even Icewines! My suggestion: do not be afraid to buy the wines you liked! Yes the trip isn't cheap, but may as well purchase the wines you liked to bring a sample of the tour back to your friends and family (you're going to buy wine at the LCBO/SAQ the next day or week anyways, why not these rare finds?). Once again, thanks Jeremy! Alex and Cam

J-Me Mennie

Have done 3-4 tours with them now. Absolutely fantastic. All their staff are great (though if you request Jeremy, you won't be disappointed; the man is a steller guide full of knowledge and stories of not only the wine industry, but the area as well). The tours are relaxed, unpretentious, and generally a fun time. The lunch/dinner venues are top notch. Already looking forward to booking another tour.

Kristina Koval

Our tour guide was Chris. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Chris provided more information and knowledge on some of the wineries and wines than the employees did. I would definitely recommend Niagara Vintage Wine Tours to anyone looking.

Mario Plastino

Jeremy was a great tour guide, had amazing knowledge of the industry and highly recommended. We had gone on a food and wine tour and was definitely worth it not to have to worry about a designated driver or getting lost, plus the food and tastings at each place was fanastic.

A&R Chavez

1st time posting 5 stars, well deserved. Chris was extremely knowledgeable, definitely worth requesting if you want to learn. Made the entire experience enjoyable. Has knowledge in history of the area, great sense of humor, personable, and can tell you anything you want to know about wine.

Brian Bartsch

I went with my sister in February who was visiting from Winnipeg, and we had such a great time with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours! I have been to NOTL before and on tours with other companies, and this one far exceeded my prior experiences. We did the full day tour with lunch, and stopped at 4 wineries. The wine was definitely flowing and our lunch at the Hob Nob was amazing - the truffle mac n cheese is a must! Our tour guide was great; definitely knew his stuff, which made for a better experience. I would highly suggest this tour for a couples weekend, girls weekend, in the winter or summer! We really had such a fun day, learned a lot, drank a lot more and will definitely be back!

Kaitlyn Parker

We did a group tour with Gus over two years ago for my birthday and was just reminiscing about it with my friend. That's how memorable it was. Gus was an awesome tour guide and was very knowledgeable and taught us things about wine that I still remember to this day. Each winery we went to offered something different and by the end of it the girls and I were feeling good. You will not be disappointed!

santiago luna

Our tour guide Gus was very knowledgeable and kind. He made sure you were having a great experience on the trips to the different locations. If you plan to do this tour, request Gus as your tour guide. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for a wonderful wine tasting adventure! Everything was well coordinated and planned. Be prepared for lots of wine drinking and knowledge about the industry and wine making itself. Also, make sure you have a good breakfast/early lunch if you plan to do the "half day wine tour."

obaapa nyarkoa

Great experience. Amazing four wineries day tour. So much to discover, find my new favorite icewine. Thanks to our Pro guide Rosemary!!!

Michele Edwards

From beginning to end, our experience with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours was amazing. My brother proposed to his fiancé this past Sunday, and did so on a personalized wine tour created by the engagement specialist, John (who was an absolute pleasure to deal with). The private wine tour included myself & my husband, as we played it off as a "couples' day out" to throw off any inclination that my brother would be proposing on this day. The personalized tour did allow for the happy couple to have privacy for the big moment. Our guide, Jeremy, was very knowledgeable, we certainly learned a lot from him. Also, he was so outgoing and kind, that we felt as if we were touring with a friend all day long. The wineries visited were: Between the Lines, Peller Estates & Reif Winery Estates. We very much enjoyed our personalized experiences at each and every winery. Lunch was also included with this private tour, at the Hob Nob Restaurant in the Charles Hotel. The food was delicious, service was great and the ambience was beautiful. Overall, the day could not have been more perfect!!! It was truly memorable for the happy couple. My husband and I were so thrilled to be a part of it.

Jenny Stranges

Our guide was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company!

Stacy Holbein

Great guide in Chris and enjoyed the tour very much. Also learned a bit more about wines and some of the science which is much appreciated :)

Jenn Price

If able, I strongly recommend a tour with Jeremy! My friend and I had him as our tour guide and he entertained us with wit and humor the entire day. This was honestly one of the best wine tours I’ve ever had.

M Quigley

Excellent Service and our Tour Guide Dwight was super knowledgeable and very kind! First class all the way!

Justin Hufferman

Completed the half day tour today and Tim was our driver/guide. Great experience, had fun and learned a lot. Everyone in this company truly have a passion for this industry. Thanks again Tim

Kate Evans

I had an amazing tour with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours, I will definitely use their services again, I booked the Ultimate Culinary, Beer and Wine Tour. Our guide Terry picked us up promptly at our location at the designated window, much to our surprise we had Terry all to ourselves - it appears that week days can be a little slower, so we felt like we got a private tour. Terry was well informed and a bit of a wine aficionado himself. I asked lots of questions about the area, the process, and not only were all the vineyards able to answer the questions but Terry gave us all the answers and background we needed. When we had a little extra time Terry was nice enough to stop off at some nice scenic views, specifically at Niagara-on-the-Lake. I can't recommend this tour organizer enough, I am already thinking about my next trip to the region.

Lynn B

We had a great tour with Sue! Great wine recommendations :) loved Big Head, Icellars and Between the Lines. Thank you as well to John with organizing the event!

Laura Jones

I was in group of 11 people, and it was on a beautiful snowy day. Our driver Jeremy was on time, friendly and the vehicle was a spacious Mercedes Sprinter. I’m 5’9 and I easily stood up with lots of room, so it was a comfortable and safe ride. The driver was amazing, I’m a local and I learned new things about the history of Niagara, businesses past and new, and of course about the wineries. The tour we booked was a full day, visiting 4 wineries, with a 3-course lunch. The wineries were a great variety of big and small, and the food was incredible. I would definitely recommend Niagara Vintage Wine Tours, they were everything you’d want and more!

Annette Heim

Our full day group tour was excellent. Jeremy is a great tour guide, extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Looking forward to doing this again.

jackie freeman

My Wife and I decided to book this tour for my birthday and to just get away from the city for the night. We weren’t expecting to learn what we did from Dwight our guide. The knowledge that this man had was scary and we had an unbelievable time. We are already looking to book the Icewine Festival with hopefully Dwight as our guide once again. The wineries were very cozy and the people that we met at each were very knowledgeable of their product and made the entire experience amazing. VERY highly recommended to those looking for a small getaway, well worth every penny with the dinner package.

sam MacKinnon

We had our staff Christmas party with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours and it was our best yet! The tour was so informative and super fun, we felt like we received a true education on the Niagara Wine Industry and were engaged all day! The wineries we stopped at were a true mix giving us a taste of the industry. We also tried everything from traditional method sparkling wines to bold reds, icewines and everything in between. Highly recommend this engaging organization for your tour needs, I would not hesitate to do another tour with them!

Katrina Gabric

Like so many in 2020 we had to make some big changes in travel plans. We had planned to travel to Hawaii for our 25th Anniversary but due to all the Covid restrictions decided to stay local to Ontario. We have been to Niagara-On-the-Lake several times in the past and enjoy the area and the wine so changed our plans to go back there. I did want to do a special wine tour and dinner for our anniversary day, and after going through reviews on several companies that offer tours we liked decided on Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. I explained what I was looking for and they put together a wonderful private tour package for us that included 4 wineries and then dinner with wine pairings at the Pillar and Post. We were driven around in a Mercedes and our driver Jeremy was amazing. Super knowledgeable about the wine process and the wineries in the area, and also the history of the area and wineries as well. He was very friendly without even a hint of pretentiousness that sometimes comes with the wine culture. They arranged private tastings at the four wineries we went to (Marynissen, Reif, Pond View, and Pillitteri) All were very good and let us explore some wines we would usually not buy. We tried some of our favorite styles as well. Jeremy also gave us other suggestions of more wineries that were worth dropping into. So even though it was a drastic departure from our original plan it was a thoroughly enjoyable day and a memorable experience. Thank you as well to Chris and John that put the package together for us. Cheers!

Caitlynn Pentland

Poor customer service. Last week I attempted to book a tour with them (cutting it a bit close, only 2 weeks in advance). After sending in a request on Saturday, I heard back from "John" on Tuesday (Monday was a holiday). I responded that evening, and then did not hear back all day on Wednesday. On Thursday I received an email that they had an "influx of calls and bookings yesterday" (the day I received no response) and I was told they "may still be able to fit a private tour in". I can absolutely understand being busy and/or booked up with such short notice. However, I don't appreciate not being responded to and then being told that everything was booked on the day I received no response.. this was absolutely not a welcoming response and it didn't feel as if they cared for us to book with them. My request should have taken priority as it was requested at an earlier date and they should have appreciated the business of our large group of 12. I found this extremely rude and unprofessional. Luckily, I found 2 other companies that appreciated my business and were able to accommodate.

George K

Very informative and fun over all. Fantastic way to spend a day, highly suggest this tour company.

c Sine

This was an amazing tour. Chris was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend to everyone!

cglean

Michael was (is) amazing! My husband and I were celebrating our 20th anniversary last month. Michael was our tour guide. He was everything you would want in a tour guide and more! We had a lovely group of 8 and in my opinion, all of us had Michael's attention. To the owners of Niagara Vintage Wine Tours, you made an excellent choice in hiring Michael! My only wish, is that we knew then what we know now. If you are driving from the USA over into Canada, have them pick you up in Niagara on the lakes. The drive to Niagara on the Lakes is short, peaceful, with easy parking. After your tour (or before, if you have a late tour) you will have time to explore the town of Niagara on the Lake. Because we were picked up by the falls, a lot of our day was spent getting our TRUCK parked (not easy to park in the garages near the falls, plus it is expensive), waiting to be picked up, then went to additional stops to pick up others etc, we spent a lot of our limited time that could have been spent otherwise. Therefore I suggest that the Niagara Vintage Wine Tours prompt drivers from the USA this option so someone not familiar with the area can maximize their time. This may be something they do, and maybe the individual we spoke with when we booked was new. Regardless, we had an awesome time and came back another day to Niagara on the Lake which is a beautiful town filled with history!

Stephanie Almeida

We had an incredible experience, from booking to the actual tour, everything was top notch.

Patricia DeClark

Excellent experience. Very knowlegable driver/consultant. Choice of winweries excellent. Pondview accommodated my wifes allergies to the cheese admirably. Wines at all wineries excellent with good background information. Tour of wine facility well done and informative.

a vyas

We went on a tour in July, we figured booking a tour would be better than just going to different wineries, since Covid restrictions mean you must had a reservation at each winery, and we are so happy we went this route! The tour gave us more access to touring the wineries and our driver was wonderful and informative. We also got a cheese platter at one of the wineries, and souvenir wine glasses at the other 2 wineries. I have already recommended Vintage Wine Tour to friends who are wanting to have a weekend getaway!

Carling Liski

Absolutely wonderful day spent touring Niagara wineries and a brewery with Chris , our extremely knowledgeable driver. Great food and wine/beer pairings! Very informative wine and micro brewery tour. All staff at the wineries were great- Pondview (recommend the Bella Terra Appassimento), The Hare (Noble Cab Franc Appassimento), Pillitteri Estates (2015 Exclamation Cab Sauv), Between the Lines (2017 Lemberger Reserve). The Silversmith Brewery was in a refurbished 1890's church- just lovely. You need to taste the beer for yourself! Thank you Niagara Vintage Wine Tours for making our wedding anniversary weekend more special.

Sebastiana Larosa

John was the perfect tour guide! Incredible wines. #desimone wines are truly the star. @desimone

Kristin Newman

Despite some booking errors (by no fault of the company), we were absolutely, completely satisfied with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. The booking staff worked with me even outside of regular office hours to get our issues sorted before our tour. Our guide, Phil, was incredibly informative and fit our group perfectly. We visited some smaller wineries which turned out to be really great wineries. We found a new favorite and learned so much. Lunch came at the perfect time and was enjoyed by all. I would definitely recommend this tour company.

john jones

This tour was a spectacular experience, especially as someone who has never been to the Niagara-on-the-Lake region before. We went on the lunch tour. Philip, our awesome driver and tour guide, told us a lot of history of the region and made the tour feel immersive. I highly recommend this as a great way to not only learn about and taste wine but also to explore this cool region of Ontario. The price of the tour is well-spent, definitely will get your money's worth. Thanks again for the great experience!