A group of four people taste wine on a vineyard in the Niagara Region.

Niagara Region | Destination Ontario

Top wine tours in Ontario’s Niagara Region

A group of four people taste wine on a vineyard in the Niagara Region.

Niagara Region | Destination Ontario

There are various ways to tour Niagara's wineries, whether you prefer to pedal around the country on a self-guided tour, with a guide or be whisked around in comfort by a professional wine tour company.

The cost of a wine tour in Niagara will vary depending on the length and level of customization.

Guided and self-guided tours

Redback Tours

Enjoy a luxurious, small group tour around the Niagara wine region in a minibus.

Visit four local wineries for tastings and learn about the winemaking process. Departures are available from Toronto, with pickups in Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton.

Grape Escape Wine Tours

Tours are available by bike or vehicle.

Morning or afternoon tours are perfect for those who are short on time but still want to check out the best wineries. Those with more time can arrange for a full day tour to enjoy the countryside and the wineries that include a lunch or dinner. Bike rentals are also available.

Niagara Vintage Wine Tours

The Niagara Vintage Wine Tours has provided wine tours for over two decades that frequently earn top billing.

Guest pick up is available in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tour guides with Niagara Vintage are industry-certified wine professionals who happily provide guests with diverse, interactive and educational experiences throughout the tours as the group rides in style in Mercedes Benz vehicles.

Choose from a variety of tours such as wine and cheese, a full day visiting four wineries or a tour with dinner. Private tours for couples or groups are available. Daily and nightly tours are provided all year round.

Zoom Leisure Bikes

Gather six of your friends for a self-guided wine tour in the Niagara area by bike at your own pace.

Choose from a variety of bikes, from modern comfort cruisers to electric-powered bikes. Full-day or half-day bike rentals are also available.

Self-guided tour bike rentals include tasting at two wineries, locks, maps to wineries, helmets, a handlebar bag, water and small snacks to keep you fueled. Wine purchased at the winery can be picked up as a complimentary service.

Niagara AirBus Inc.

Experience door-to-door service from Toronto and Niagara for a guided day tour of Niagara’s wine country.

Sample some of the finest wine and dine on a meal featuring local ingredients. There’s also plenty of time on the tour for shopping and to enjoy the beautiful estates and landscapes.

Crush on Niagara Wine Tours

Crush offers a variety of guided wine tours all year round. Groups of four or more can take private tours that range from ice wine tours to elegant wine tours.

Tours can also be customized according to your preference. You can even decide on the types of food you would like to pair with your wine.

eBike the Bench Wine Tours

Operating from a shipping container at Vineland Estates Winery, eBike the Bench offers a fun and leisurely way to tour wineries, farms, and other attractions in the Niagara Benchlands. You can sign up for a guided tour or rent an ebike for a self-guided excursion.

Winery Guys Tours Niagara

Explore Niagara’s world-renowned, award-winning wines with Winery Guys Tours, a family-owned and operated company.

A friendly knowledgeable and experienced driver and tour guide will lead the way to exceptional wineries and wine-tasting.

When to book a wine tour

Most of the wineries in the Niagara Region remain open to visitors year-round.

Visiting Ontario’s most productive wine region is exciting any time of the year. However, the best time to take a Niagara wine tour, especially by bicycle, is between May and October.

Enjoy the temperate weather and spring blossoms, sunny summer days and colourful fall scenery as you tour, taste and explore. Pair great wine with delicious food freshly grown, raised and harvested from local farms and gardens.

Last updated: May 24, 2024

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