Things to do in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada: The Best Food Tours

Put on a favorite ugly holiday sweater and join this special walking food tour around the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada. This 2.5-hour adventure will include a mix of food tastings at local eateries plus visits to a couple specialty boutiques for last-minute gift items. A prize will be awarded for the foodie with the ugliest holiday sweater.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, souvenirs or gifts

Sip, savor, and stroll through Niagara on the Lake's estate vineyards and discover hidden-gem wineries on this 3.5-4 hour winery tour. Explore Niagara on the Lake's beautiful cottage and boutique estate vineyards, meet wine lover's, sommelier's, and even winemakers. Taste Ontario Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines in barrel cellars and private tasting rooms, while sampling award-winning white, red, rose, sparkling, and ice wines. Enjoy a market fresh cheese platter, paired with tutored wine tasting while learning more about food and wine pairings.  Sample 12-14 wines, learn about Niagara's wine making process, meet passionate wine lovers, and capture memorable moments in wineries and vineyards. Browse and shop each unique winery boutique for new favorites to take home. Typically our group sizes are more intimate; usually 4-10 guests. Although weekends are typically busier, choosing a midweek date allows for more personal attention while on tour.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from most Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake accommodations, Cheese pairing with wine at one winery, Three to four wine samples at each winery, All touring and tasting fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Individual wine purchases are extra

Our BTL craft wine and gourmet offerings are guaranteed to be the highlight of your stay in Ontario's wine country. Kick back at one of our tasting bars or on the back porch for a customized tasting at your own pace as you take in the views of our Wine Cellar or Beautiful Vineyard. The Cheese and Charcuterie Tastings includes: A private host/server -5-wine tastings per person. -3-Artisan Cheeses -A daily selection of Proscuitto or Soppressata or Capicola -Roasted Nuts and Dried Fruit -Cracked Wheat and Seeded Crackers

Inclusions: Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie, Private Host/Server, Language: If you need a language other than English, please call ahead.

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

Sip, savor and stroll through Niagara vineyards on this 3.5-hour tour. Explore Niagara-on-the-Lake's pioneering vineyards. Taste Ontario VQA wines in barrel cellars and private tasting rooms, and sample award winning white, red, rose, sparkling, and ice wine in a small groups.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from Old Town & Niagara-on-the-Lake accommodations, Cheese pairing at one winery, 3 to 4 wine samples at each winery, Extensive tour at one winery, All touring and tasting fees, Pickup and drop-off from most Niagara Falls accommodations is available for an additional shuttle fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

We Dig Wine Here and Our Roots Run Deep! We’re proud of our work and so happy to show it off to anyone visiting Between The Lines Winery and Vineyard. Follow the journey from Grape to Glass in a safe and refreshing experience. Join us in one of our hourly tours starting in the vineyard with a glass of wine. You'll get a crash course on the vine itself and learn what it takes to grow the grapes from dormancy to harvest. Next, you'll head to the cellar where you'll learn about our winemaking process from fruit selection to fermenting the wine. At the end of this mouth-watering tour, the group will enjoy five delicious samples at a reserved table just for our Grape to Glass enthusiasts either between the vines or in our cellar.

Inclusions: Between The Lines Red Barn and Reserve Wines, Five Wine Tastings from Between The Lines Winery menu.

Exclusions: Gratuities are not included, but are encouraged.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour small-group tour of a few of the most delicious and best kept secrets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bundle up and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights. Follow your guide through the heart of the Old Town for a bit of Irish stew, sip on a little hot cocoa, and visit a beautiful Inn near Lake Ontario. All tastings are included.

Inclusions: Food tastings, Water is provided at most stops, a friendly and professional local guide, Small group tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenirs or gifts

Mornings in Niagara on the Lake are gorgeous.   It is a nice time to take a stroll with our guide and find out why we love this Instagram perfect little town.    This tour will take you on a 2 hour walk around Old Town Niagara on the Lake.  It will be filled with historical facts and musings.  Of course we will also make stops at some of our favourite foodie places.   The walk will be a flat 2-2.5 km loop.  We will start and finish in the heart of Old Towne. 

Inclusions: Food tasting, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drink, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Sip Champagne and eat chocolates, as you enjoy the view flying over Niagara Falls, then afterwards tour a local chocolatier and taste locally produced chocolates. Finally head over to a Lake Ontario winery for one hour winery tour and wine tasting, including Ice Wine. What could be better in the middle of Winter?

Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Landing and facility fees, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Beverages, Food tasting, Glass of Champagne, Wine tasting, All activities, Tour escort/host, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Everything included, no exclusions!

This luxury tasting is all about Niagara's World-Class Icewine and Sparkling Wine. You start with our latest release of Eric Brut Sparkling Wine served with savory toasted nuts. Next, we combined creamy maple swirled white chocolate with our sumptuous Ice Walker Vidal Icewine. This incredible experience ends with an indulgent bite of aged Canadian cheddar cheese paired with our glorious Ice Walker Riesling Icewine. Exultate Jubilate!

Inclusions: This tasting includes winery host, 1-glass Sparkling Wine, 2-glasses of Icewine, Nuts, White and Dark Chocolate.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a leisurely ride along Canada’s finest bicycle trails and quiet country roads on this 4-hour winery tour. Led by a local tour guide host, travel through Niagara-on-the-Lake's wine country guests will discover our favorite "hidden gem" wineries while sampling world-class wines. Our routes will cycle past rolling vineyards and orchards while tasting award-winning Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines from vineyard to vineyard. The guided tour includes visiting (3) three tasting visits to our favourite cottage and boutique wineries. We will take guests "behind the scenes" at one winery and pair wines with a market-fresh cheese plate and highlight the food and wine connection.

Inclusions: All tasting fees at wineries are included, Guests will be taken "behind-the-scenes" in a working winery, picture perfect opportunity! , Visit three award-winning VQA wineries with tastings at each, Taste a minimum of 9-11 wines, including white, red, late harvest, and icewine, Fresh market cheese pairing; may be accompanied by local preserves, artisan, and local cheeses, Bottled water, Insulated cooler handlebar pouch and bottle cage equipped to store personal items while on tour, Fully guided by experienced, local guide;trained for both safety and fun (first-aid & CPR certified), Sanitized helmet (feel free to bring own if preferred), Complimentary pickup of purchased products while on tour

Exclusions: Wine purchases, Gratuities