If you’re on the hunt for some of the most beautiful views and delicious wine in the world, look no further than Niagara-On-The-Lake. I know, I know – I also had no idea the cozy Canadian town was also known as one of the country’s top wine regions.

If you’re in the market for some crisp Rieslings, bold reds, and perhaps even some Icewine, this is just the place for you. To do things right, I highly recommend taking a proper tour, where you’ll learn from the very best, go through luxurious private tastings, and of course, get to see all the best vistas.

Without further ado, here are the 7 top Niagara-On-The-Lake Wine Tours! Let’s jump right in.

Best Niagara On The Lake Wine Tours

	Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour	Vine and Dine Bicycle Wine Tour with Lunch	Toronto: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Day Tour
Meeting Location:	Depends on tour chosen	Hotel pickup and drop-off included	Varies (within Toronto and Mississauga)
Tour Length:	4 hours	5 hours	9 hours
Start Time(s):	9:45 AM, 1:30 PM	9:30 AM	7:55 AM
What’s Included:	Wine-tasting tour through Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country, professional and knowledgeable guide	Cruiser bike with basket and helmet, lunch, winery tastings at region’s top wineries	Air-conditioned vehicle, sample five glasses of award-winning wines, including ice wine, professional guide
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Our 7 Top Picks For The Best Niagara-On-The-Lake Wine Tour:

1. Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour
2. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cycle and Wine-Tasting Tour with Optional Lunch
3. Toronto: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Day Tour
4. Full-Day Niagara-On-The-Lake Guided Wine and Charcuterie Tour
5. Half Day Wine & Cheese Tour – Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour
6. Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake
7. Wine Tour with Lunch in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour Reviews

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

What to Expect on the Tour

Let’s start things off with one of the best tours I’ve ever been on: the Small Group Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour! This 4-hour excursion comes with either a morning or afternoon tour option, designed to make it easier to fit into your busy schedule.

No matter which you select, you can expect to spend around 3.5 hours at 3 wineries for top-notch tasting flights in the midst of beautiful scenery and architecture.

Transportation is clean and comfortable, with an expert guide there to lead the way and provide additional commentary on what the staff and winery owners already offer. If you’ve never tried Ontario’s famous ice wine, you’re in for a real treat – especially if you tend to lean toward dessert wines!

Thanks to the small-group size maxing out at just 14 participants, you can expect a more intimate experience with personal attention from your guide.

What Makes This Tour Great

This tour is great in so many ways, starting with the supreme customer service provided at every stop, with genuinely nice people. Each stop was clearly curated by wine experts, with each tasting coming paired with curated cheeses or small bites.

I thought this was a great way to taste the contrasts and different flavor profiles between each selection, and ensured no one was feeling too woozy after the multiple tastings.

The small-group vibe was a ton of fun and was an easy way to make friends while still receiving personal attention and better guide interaction – we even had moments of chatting with wine staff, which wouldn’t have been possible in a big group.

Throughout the tour, you get to soak in breathtaking lake views, and for those worried about activity level, there’s actually very little walking involved. All in all, I’d recommend this experience to anyone, from absolute newbies to wine connoisseurs!

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2. Vine and Dine Bicycle Wine Tour with Lunch

What to Expect on the Tour

Want to see amazing vineyards, taste world-class wine, and get in a bit of exercise and fresh air while doing it? Then the Vine and Dine Bicycle Wine Tour with Lunch is right up your alley.

Expect to cruise along scenic rural roads between wineries, typically stopping at 3 or more boutique estates for wine tastings (along with icewine when available!).

You’ll have the option of selecting the standard 4-hour experience, or you can opt for the 6-hour version, which includes a 2-course picnic lunch at a winery (which I personally recommend!).

They provide all bikes, helmets, and a local guide who’ll lead the route (optional electric bike upgrade available, as well, if you aren’t in your best cycling shape currently). With a max group size of 12 people, you have space to breathe and not feel rushed, while enjoying a gorgeous day outside.

Oh, and for the 4-hour option, they still include a tasty cheese and charcuterie plate, so you won’t go hungry, either!

What Makes This Tour Great

This is really one of those experiences you need to do if you’re short on time, or it’s your first time in the region. It not only focuses on wine, but takes you outdoors for an up-close experience of the gorgeous natural scenery, great local food, and plenty of “VIP” aspects throughout.

Going on a casual bike ride through the country roads, along the rivers, and through vineyards is worth the price alone, but the local wine and experts take it to a whole new level.

What I appreciated were the clear accommodations made for us, with BTS looks into the inner workings of each stop and time for asking questions with the staff. Our guide was also so wonderful that they gave us a bit of extra time to ride around when we’d mentioned how much we loved the weather and scenery!

I’d recommend this to those who are able to comfortably cycle for at least an hour, or at least are willing to upgrade to an e-bike for a fee!

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3. Toronto: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Day Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

I don’t know about you, but an absolute dream of a day for me would be to enjoy the scenic Ontario countryside and lakes while enjoying their iconic ice wine and chocolate. If that sounds good to you, too, you need to put the Toronto: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wine Tasting & Chocolate Day Tour at the top of your list.

Expect to be picked up in either central Toronto or Mississauga, and head with your guide toward the Niagara Wine Country. First stop: CFX Chocolate Factory, where you get to venture behind the scenes to see how their delicious confections are made, tasting chocolates along the way.

After that, a casual stroll through a local market and a photo op at “the world’s smallest chapel” further enriches the experience. Take some time browsing through the various boutiques, cafes, and historic streets before continuing on to your wine tasting.

The guided tasting – typically at Jackson-Triggs – involves several wine samples, including the area’s famed ice wine.

What Makes This Tour Great

If you really want the full-fledged “Ontario” experience, it’s hard to get any better than this 9-hour, all-encompassing experience. While the wine alone is worth the journey, you’re doing much more than just that.

You’re adding in some mouthwatering chocolate tasting and touring, local culture, and scenic stops, showing you some of the very best the region has to offer. To be honest, I have a major sweet tooth and had no idea that Ontario has some of the best chocolate in the country!

Our guide was the cherry on top, making the tour super smooth and entertaining, with a never-ending supply of fun anecdotes and interesting historical background.

We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to browse around and savor our samples and the wonderful vistas around us. Few Niagara-on-the-Lake wine day trip tours compare to this one, from logistics to the actual content.

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4. Full-Day Niagara-On-The-Lake Guided Wine and Charcuterie Tour

What to Expect on the Tour

Next up is the Full-Day Niagara-On-The-Lake Guided Wine and Charcuterie Tour, taking Niagara charm and amplifying it with plenty of hidden gems. If you are all about that wine, you’ll get to sample anywhere from 9 to 12 different wines, including the region’s specialty: ice wine.

Expect round-trip transportation to be included, with your guide picking you up right from your hotel and dropping you off afterward.

Ride the comfy van out to 3 different renowned wineries, where at each one, you’ll enjoy wine tastings and a mini charcuterie pairing. The wine staff is incredibly welcoming and willing to answer questions in a way that’s easy to understand for newbies.

Not only that, but after your tastings, you’ll have some downtime in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake to explore shops, charming streets, or grab some lunch at an extra cost.

What Makes This Tour Great

I loved this tour right from the very beginning, when our friendly guide picked us up from our hotel lobby. We cruised on out to the countryside, watching amazing lakeside views pass by while listening to our guide as he regaled us with stories about the region’s history and wine.

The first stop was Pillitteri Estates, where we learned all about the 3 generations that have continued strong winemaking traditions. It was also interesting to visit the Konzelmann Estate, which was founded all the way back in the 1800s in Stuttgart, later making its way to Niagara-on-the-Lake 101 years later.

We did a few tastings here, along with a mini charcuterie, before moving on to the Old Town, where we did some shopping and traveled back in time. I love lotions and bath products, and they have some incredible shops just for that!

Last but not least was the Reif Estate Winery, where we got to explore their massive vineyards and learn about how they get their wines so full-bodied!

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

What to Expect on the Tour

Perhaps you don’t want to commit to a full-day experience, or simply don’t have the time in your schedule for it. Whatever the case may be, the Half-Day Wine & Cheese Tour – Niagara On The Lake Wine Tour is the perfect alternative.

Starting off at 11:00 am with a convenient hotel pickup, you can expect to have all logistics covered, so you can simply enjoy all the beauty and great sips around you.

You’ll stop at 3 different wineries, which are all some of the best in the region, though they may not always be the same exact ones, depending on availability.

The first stop will almost always be an estate winery, however, with a cheese and wine pairing at at least one of the 3. Each location will offer a guided tasting, complete with an immersive explanation of the different tasting notes, how to properly taste wine, and more.

What Makes This Tour Great

If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate a special occasion – like an anniversary, birthday, bachelorette party, and so on – this is one of the best tours to take. It’s educational yet convenient and a ton of fun, keeping things lighthearted while taking you to some of the top wineries in Canada.

Our guide was incredible, offering up in-depth info about winemaking according to each winery we were approaching next, as well as their history, and even some wine-tasting tips.

Great communication and organization are crucial to any tour like this one, and our guide really showed off here – always perfectly on time to come get us!

I’d recommend this wine tour for first-timers, as a lot of the content involves the proper ways to taste and covers some of the more basic flavor notes and varietals. Oh, and you’ll also get to try the famous ice wine, which is a must if you like sweeter stuff!

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6. Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake

What to Expect on the Tour

Canada sure loves its beer, and on this next tour you’re going to see just how good it is – along with some world-class wine, of course! The Beer and Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake shows off the best of the region’s craft beer and vino in just one afternoon.

Expect round-trip transport directly to and from your hotel, so you don’t even have to fret with booking separate transport or other logistics.

If you have morning plans, this is one of the best wine + beer tours Niagara has to offer, and it’s so seamless you’ll be blown away by how quickly the 4 hours fly by. Typically, you’ll visit 3 wineries and a local brewery, with various samples at each stop.

It was a great intro to local beer, and I would say it was nearly perfect, although I’ll be a bit picky and say I wish they had just a couple more food options for pairing.

What Makes This Tour Great

If you’re trying to convince your beer-loving significant other to go on a wine tour with you, this one is all you need to draw them in. Sure, most of the stops are at wineries, but hey, they don’t need to know those details, right?

The hybrid tasting experience is a great way to break things up and further intrigue the small group, offering different dynamics, flavor profiles, and in-depth knowledge about types of beer and wine.

I can’t think of a way to personally plan out 3 wineries and a brewery visit, with multiple tastings, AND time to shop and explore at each one, in just 4 hours.

The expertise and clear planning that went into this tour were impressive, alongside the curated itinerary for the day. This is one of those tours that really does offer something for everybody!

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7. Wine Tour with Lunch in Niagara-on-the-Lake

What to Expect on the Tour

I couldn’t do a guide about the best Niagara-on-the-Lake wine tours and not include this next one! Why go out to a nice restaurant for lunch when you can have a more fulfilling experience on the Wine Tour with Lunch in Niagara-on-the-Lake?

Even for history buffs who wouldn’t necessarily call themselves wine aficionados, you’re going to have a great time learning about the history of Ontario and how it came to be the powerhouse it is today.

You’ll be picked up either at your hotel or a designated meeting point, and transported in an air-conditioned vehicle to Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country. Stops include many wineries where you’ll have complimentary local wine samples – including Niagara’s famous ice wine.

Not only that, but you’ll enjoy a lunch paired to complement those tastings, filled with fresh produce and local ingredients.

What Makes This Tour Great

First off, the lunch inclusion here makes it much more than those wine tours in Niagara that just include a small snack plate or charcuterie board. Nothing against charcuterie, but lunch of this caliber is always welcome, and can help bring out the different flavor profiles of wine.

Our guide brought plenty of whimsy, wit, and vast knowledge to our tour, sharing how the local wine and cuisine are intertwined. You also can’t beat the all-in-one convenience, starting with being picked up right from your hotel lobby and being transferred over in an air-conditioned vehicle with plenty of leg room.

No juggling bookings, because your guide has everything meticulously planned, so you can just “show up” and enjoy! Add in a bit of vineyard stories, funny anecdotes, and wine lore, and the experience is further elevated above your generic wine tasting – much more interesting than your standard commercial tour, too!

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Jameson Carr

Jameson is the founder of ChoiceWineries.com.  After years of professional experience in technology, data, and analytics he decided to apply those skills to a hobby he wanted to gain a further appreciation for – wine. An avid wine drinker, he enjoys bold reds with heavy oak influence.