Kelowna Wine Tours | Where Okanagan Wine Began
Historic Estates, Lake Views & World-Class Wines
The first vines in the Okanagan were planted right here in Kelowna in 1859, and BC's oldest winery — Calona Vineyard — has called this city home since 1932. Today, 32 wineries call Kelowna home, ranging from iconic lakeside estates to hidden family-owned gems tucked into the hills of East Kelowna. Few wine regions in Canada can match this combination of history, scenery, and sheer quality.
BARE Wine Tours will take you to some of the most awarded wineries in the Okanagan — and arguably some of the best in the world — with daily public tours and fully customized private experiences. Our knowledgeable local guides handle everything: pickup, tasting fees, snacks, and the inside stories that turn a great day out into something you'll talk about for years.
Planning which wineries to visit? Explore our East Kelowna winery guide to discover the region’s top vineyards and hidden gems.
Join a daily public tour and share the experience with fellow wine lovers, or reserve a private tour crafted entirely around you and your occasion.
What's Included With Every BARE Tour
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🚐 Modern Luxury Vehicles: Climate-controlled vans exclusively for your group — clean, and comfortable
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🎶 Your Music, Your Vibe: Full Spotify control between stops. The ride is part of the experience.
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🥂 Truly All-Inclusive Pricing: Tasting and venue fees included. What you see is what you pay — no surprises at the cellar door.
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🧀 Curated Bites: Complimentary cheese, dark chocolate, savory snacks, and bottled spring water to keep you fueled between pours.
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📍 Door-to-Door Service: Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. No parking, no designated drivers, no stress.
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📸 The Best Guides in the Okanagan: Knowledgeable, fun, and socially aware — and yes, they double as your personal photographer.
Choose Your Experience: Half Day vs. Full Day
Not sure how long to tour? Here is the breakdown of our two most popular packages.
Feature | Half Day Tour (4 - 5 Hours) | Full Day Tour (6 - 7 Hours) |
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Wineries Visited | 4 Locations | 5 Locations |
Tastings Included | ~16-20 Tastings | ~20-25 Tastings |
Food Stop | Curated Bites available | Full Lunch Stop Included* |
Start Times | Flexible (AM or PM) | Usually 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM |
Best For | Casual groups or tight schedules | The full "Bachelorette" experience |
*Note: We book the lunch reservation for you, but the cost of the meal is separate.
Find Your Perfect Pour: Public vs. Private
Choosing the right Kelowna experience depends on your group's energy and goals. Use the guide below to decide.
Feature | Public Group Tours | Private Custom Tours |
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Vibe | Social, high-energy, and friendly. | Intimate, exclusive, and relaxed. |
Best For | Small Groups, couples & solo. | Bachelorettes, birthdays, & Corporate. |
Itinerary | Expertly curated for the best variety & experience. | 100% custom-built for your group. |
Pricing | Budget-friendly (Per person). | Premium (tiered rate per person). |
Group Size | Join a group of fellow wine lovers. | Exclusive to your "entourage" (4+ guests). |
Flexibility | Set start and end times. | You set the pace and the schedule. |
Private Kelowna Wine Tours
Your group, your itinerary, your pace. A private Kelowna wine tour means no strangers, no compromises, and no clock-watching — just an exceptional day crafted entirely around your occasion.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning the ultimate bachelorette experience, or treating your team to a memorable corporate outing, our guides specialize in making it feel effortless. You bring the people — we'll handle everything else.
Available for groups of 4 or more.
Public Wine Tours - Join the Party
Our daily shared tours are the best-value way to experience Kelowna's wine country — and often the most fun. You'll explore world-class wineries alongside other like-minded wine lovers, with the same expert guide, included tastings, and curated snacks as our private tours, at a fraction of the price.
Perfect for couples, solo travellers, and small groups who love meeting new people over a great glass of wine.
Kelowna Wine Country — From the Locals
Kelowna derives its name from the Syilx Okanagan language, meaning "Grizzly Bear." It sits as the second most
northern wine region in the Okanagan Valley and the third largest metropolitan area in BC — yet step five minutes outside the city core and you're surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and lake views. That rare blend of urban energy and rural wine country is what makes Kelowna unlike any other wine destination in Canada.
With 32 wineries spanning East Kelowna's quiet rural backroads, the downtown lakeshore corridor, and the hillside estates of the Westside, there's more variety here than most visitors expect from a single region.
Beyond the Vine — Breweries, Cideries & Local Eats
Kelowna punches well above its weight when it comes to craft beverage culture. If you'd like to swap a winery stop for something different, these are our personal favourites in the East Kelowna area:
🍺 Barn Owl Brewing — Small-batch craft beers in a great atmosphere. One of our go-to hangouts.
🍺 Shore Line Brewing Co. — A relaxed local brewery and a regular food stop on our East Kelowna tours.
🍎 Soma Ciders — A tranquil East Kelowna cidery with a fantastic lunch vibe. Pairs beautifully with the lakeshore route.
🍯 Meadow Vista Honey Wines — A truly unique farm-to-table lunch stop surrounded by lavender fields and gardens. Unhurried, beautiful, and unlike anything else on the tour circuit.
Exploring the East Kelowna & Lakeshore Wineries?
Read our Expert Guide to West Kelowna Wineries to see our team's favorite spots, unique history, and interactive map.
Over 2200+ Five-Star Reviews across Google, and TripAdvisor
"It truly felt like being hosted by a thoughtful friend"
"Bruce took us to five stunning wineries, each with its own unique vibe, and created the most seamless and stress-free experience we could have asked for. We never felt rushed, the pacing was perfect, and he made sure the bride-to-be felt celebrated the whole way through."
"Hard to pinpoint exactly what they do differently — but it worked"
"My friends and I had been on wine tours before and were skeptical — they'd always been a little dry and lackluster. BARE delivered a fun-filled day. Our guide Graham was funny, knowledgeable, and attentive. We were able to relax, laugh, and enjoy all of West Kelowna's fantastic wineries without a worry in the world."
Laura B, TripAdvisor reviewer
"What a fantastic way to treat a client"
"Leanne was knowledgeable about the Kelowna area and attentive to our needs throughout. When service at one winery was less than ideal, she contacted Cassandra and BARE comped us a bottle of wine. Can't say enough good things — highly recommend."
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