Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley
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6 hours
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Calling all wine enthusiasts! Join us on a delightful wine tour to the picturesque Cowichan Valley!
Indulge in the ultimate wine tasting experience as we visit not one, not two but THREE local wineries. Sip on award-winning wines while basking in the stunning views of the Cowichan Valley.
Our knowledgeable local guide will ensure your journey is both entertaining and educational, providing fascinating insights into the art of wine making in the valley and the people who make it.
But wait, there's more! We'll also treat your taste buds to delicious cheese tastings at a nearby farm (Fri- Sun) and, when possible, authentic balsamic tastings.
Leisurely 6-hour tour you'll have ample time to savour every moment. Plus, we've got your lunch covered! Simply let us know in advance if you prefer vegan, veggie or an "I love it all" picnic option.
Departing from downtown Victoria Hotels, this small group tour guarantees a relaxed, intimate experience. Grab your wine-loving friends and let's go!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
24 hour notice Vegan/Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Must be 19 years or older to join tour and taste wine
Groups of 6 or less
Service dogs only with proof of License and must be in uniform and working
What To Expect
Victoria
This tour offers sightseeing, history and points of interest along the route to wine country. Stunning views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Passing through old growth forest and stopping at the summit for an amazing picturesque view of the Saanich Inlet, Gulf Island and San Juan Islands (Salish Sea) Our destination is the Cowichan Valley translated by local First Nations this ares is called "the warm land". This tour offers amazing views as we climb the Malahat Mountain range. Time for a few pictures as your driver/guide shares the history along route while referring to many points of interest along the way. This is a fast-paced day with plans to enjoy tastings at 3 wineries, a picnic lunch.
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Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley
Pickup included
What‘s Included
3 wineries with tastings/fees at each stop. (Berry Farm for PIE 2026- not Sundays))
Driver/guide
Seasonal picnic lunch filled with local delights. Diet concerns not an issue with 24 hour notice.
Gratuities
Anything over tastings provided are not included.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous food & wine tour
Dorothy2014,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fabulous food and wine tour with an experienced tour bus driver. Was expecting an end of tour Saskatoon Berry Pie, as advertised, but it did not materialize. Food & wine was excellent, thank you kindly!
Good friends and a wine tour
happyhiker21,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t have asked for a better day of wine tasting. Our guide, Tyco, pointed out interesting things about the area (Cowichan Valley) and took us to a few beautiful wineries. If you a California wine lover, please manage your expectations. The wines that I tasted were not as full bodied but light and still delightful. If you have time during your stay in Victoria, I highly recommend this tour. Enjoy!
A beautiful tour in Cowichan Valley
happyhiker21,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver, Tyco, gave an informative tour as we headed into the Cowichan Valley and took us to some great wineries. The van was comfortable and clean and Tyco was very attentive. I highly recommend this tour.
Local approved!
Erin A,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide, Tyco, was friendly and accommodating. The wineries were beautiful and welcoming, the wines diverse and intriguing, the packed, tiffin tin lunch delicious. We didn’t feel rushed at all, and yet we covered a lot of ground. A truly enjoyable day, even for a local ;)
Fun day in the country
abbed2025,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time with our guide, Tyco. He brought out small group together with stories and local lore as we toured the countryside near Victoria. Lovely selection of wineries and a fun lunch. Five stars!!
You must do this tour! So much fun!
kathypM4212NV,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tour and we highly recommend! Tyco was our tour guide and was very pleasant. He was perfectly on time and the van was clean. He is a great conversationalist and made the trip both entertaining and educational. We started off at Unsworth Winery. Lovely location and beautiful building. Unfortunately, no one loved the wine enough to purchase. Next, Tyco took is to a lookout point and showed us the San Juan Islands and other beautiful landmarks. We then headed to pick up our lunch from a local farm to table grocery and stopped at Cowichan Creamery which is a beautiful little organic farm. We sampled cheese and cheese jams. Delicious and a few people in our party made purchases here. Next we headed to Blue Grouse Winery where they were licensed for us to eat our packed lunches. The company of our group made lunch amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Tyco once again chatted with us about the demographics of the area and the soil. Once again, the buildings were beautiful and the wine was good. We then headed out to Cobble Hill Winery, a small winery and lavender farm. This was the highlight of the entire tour. The owners, Steve and Tricia did the wine tasting with us and it was so nice to be able to ask questions about his grapes, grafting the vines, the lavender and his process. They were so pleasant and lovely that each couple on the tour bought multiple bottles. The wine was spectacular and to our tastes. Over all, this was a worthy experience that I would totally go on again. Thank you Tyco for your knowledge and expertise driving. Fantastic!
Pick up was on time, our...
Miriam E,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pick up was on time, our driver/guide, Tyco, was outstanding! We had a private tour due to others not showing up. Good information on the area. Got in a few extra stops due to time availability. The White and Red wines in this area appear to be emerging and not quite there yet. The Port Wines however, were exceptional! Our guide covered any and all subjects with ease. The prepared lunch was also exceptional!
Vancover Island Cohichan Valley Wine Tour
jamesdC3816AG,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyco was our Wine Tour guide and he was very knowledgible about the whole Victoria-Cowichan area. Besides his knowledge of the wine region he was also very informative about the history, geography and nuances of the area. He took us to three excellent wineries, provided a great lunch and also added a very interesting Farm Creamery with great cheese samples. Great day had by all!
Great day with amazing people
JOANNE G,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular day!! Very worthwhile tour. Great wine at beautiful wineries. Tycho, our guide was interesting, entertaining and very knowledgeable.
Real Housewives of Carmel give this tour a thumbs up!
819SusanF,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience traveling through the countryside and tasting wines. The Blue Grouse winery was the best. Our young waiter was super friendly and we ate lunch here as well. Our tour guide, Tyko, had picked up tiffin lunch boxes for us with delicious locally made food. Copper Hill was also nice with one of the owners serving the wine. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour!
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