Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Seasonal picnic lunch filled with local delights. Diet concerns not an issue with 24 hour notice.
3 wineries with tastings/fees at each stop. (Berry Farm for PIE 2026- not Sundays))
Gratuities
Anything over tastings provided are not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour - Cowichan Valley
Pickup included
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pick up was on time, our...
Miriam E,
Oct 1, 2025
- 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!
Wine tasting with friends
Charlie S,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00It’s always fun to explore wineries in other countries. The wines were just OK but the views were very nice.
My Wife and I did the...
olga G,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
2.00My Wife and I did the wine and food tour. When we were picked up the tour guide said it was just a wine tour because the cheese place was closed today. The reason we picked this tourcwas because it was a wine and cheese tour. If it were just a wine tourcwe would not have booked it. We were very disappointed. Also I know wine taste is very subjective but when no one in the group is buying wine there is a reason. Everyone only enjoyed a few of the many wines we tasted. We all talked while we were tasting so we all felt the same way.
Every place offered...
Montana M,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Every place offered something a little different - all the wines were very good. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about Victoria/surrounding areas, which made the experience great especially being from a different province. It was a fun day get-a-way with some great views!
Worth the cost to not have to drive…
JMo,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour guide, Tyco, was great and we enjoyed just getting on the bus and not having to drive or think about where we were going next. We visited three wineries and two of the three left us unimpressed. We also stopped in at a creamery to taste and buy fresh, local cheeses. Lunch was also provided in bento-style stainless boxed and the quality of the food was great. The first winery, Venturi-Shultz, was by far the best we visited. It’s a small, family owned vineyard and the owner, Michelle was knowledgeable and down to earth and incredibly easy to talk to. The second, Blue Grouse was exactly what you would expect from a large, corporate winery owned by a rich investor. It was fancy, the wine was decent and it was a nice place to stop for lunch. The third, Enrico, was beautiful, with a great tasting area and live music but the wine was not good. We had five tastings there and 7 of the 10 of us in our group didn’t care for any of them. All in all, the tour was worth the cost but I can only recommend one of the three wineries we visited.
Related Experiences
Operated by Island Time Tours Ltd.