Award-Winning Kelowna Wine Tours | Public & Private

If you book a wine tour, you can expect that we take care of all the tasting fees and bookings. If you choose a full day tour we will make you a lunch reservation. We always pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation so that no one needs to drive. You’ll get a fun, kind, and knowledgeable local tour guide to anticipate your every need. They will carry and organize your wine purchases. They will take as many pictures as you desire and often have some great tips on the best locations and entertaining poses. The guides often recommend some of the best local BC wines and eats based on your preferences. They will do their best to introduce you to a winemaker, and if you like, provide insights into the winemaking process.

We absolutely welcome single travellers. It helps if you are in a central Kelowna location as we need to make the logistics work for everyone on our tours to ensure an awesome experience. We want all our guests to spend the majority of their time in the wineries and not in the vehicle commuting.

No matter the weather you can’t stop a good wine tour! In fact if it’s raining in Kelowna we would question what else you are going to do? You can’t enjoy the lake or beach, golf and hiking aren't fun in the rain. Rainy days are perfect for a wine tour. All wine tastings occur under cover and we can provide umbrellas for chaperoning you from the vehicle to each venue.

Unfortunately it is against the law in British Columbia to consume alcohol in a motor vehicle. We always encourage a good time on a wine tour but ask that you please respect local laws. The times between wineries are a good time to drink water and snack to refresh your palette and pace yourself for a day full of wine tasting.

Upon reservation, Bare Wine Tours will request a deposit to confirm your reservation. Provided that at least 14 days notice is provided we will return your deposit to you without any issue. If less than 14 days notice is provided we may use your deposit to cover the cost of any advanced bookings with the wineries if we cannot recoup those fees. In addition, canceling or reducing the number of guests less than 7 days prior to the reservation date may result in 100% charge of the original full reservation. Should alternate dates be available, every effort will be made to accommodate your reservation without penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis. Please note: To comply with our card providers recommended identity theft and fraud prevention measures, we require photo identification to match your card details before refunds will be issued.

We get it, plans change! We always aim to personalize your tour and lock in your preferred dates and times. Wineries, especially from May to September, book up quickly, so advance appointments are a must. If you need to tweak your booking, please give us as much notice as you can. We'll do our best to accommodate, but sometimes it might not be possible, and charges could apply. Be sure to check our cancellation policy before booking to avoid any surprises.

Wine tours are fun for non-drinkers also and we offer discounted rates for those along for the ride only. We also provide a delicious natural soft drink (e.g. San Pellegrino) in addition to the regular cheese, chocolates, and snacks regularly provided to guests.

You can absolutely bring snacks in addition to those already provided. We just ask that you please be respectful when eating in the vehicle, and be aware that any soiling or stains of upholstery may result in additional cleaning charges being held or charged.

We offer tours all-year around, but in the winter we are more selective of the road conditions and we can only offer tours to private groups of 4 or more guests. In addition, not all wineries are open in the low season so the choice of wineries may also be limited.

By law, only adults aged 19 and over can drink alcohol. Kids under 18 can't join our public group tours. But for private tours, we're happy to accommodate children with a parent. Just let us know when you book!

As much as we love pets, we don’t allow them on wine tours for hygiene and cleanliness reasons. No matter how cute and adorable they may be!

You can enjoy wine tours all year round in Kelowna! Peak season is May to September, thanks to the sunshine and bustling vibes. If you love a lively crowd, summer is your time. For a more relaxed, intimate experience, consider the shoulder seasons of October, November, March, and April. Some wineries do operate seasonally, so keep that in mind!

There isn’t a formal dress code at the wineries. It is often a special event for many groups though and so they do tend to get dressed up a little. Why not show off your best summer dress and hat? Whatever your style, we recommend you wear clothing appropriate to the weather.

Many Kelowna wineries are open year-round, but some operate seasonally due to limited inventories. It's always a good idea to check ahead!

Generally, we require a 20% deposit to secure your wine tour date. If you add any premium venues or experiences (e.g. Mission Hill) then the extra charge will be taken along with your 20% deposit. This is because we need to pay these fees upfront to the wineries. We will do everything we can to return these charges to you should your circumstances change, however we are held accountable to the wineries cancellation terms and conditions, which are often 48 hours notice.