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Niagara Wine Tour: Cheese, Charcuterie & Tastings
Overview
The Full-Day Group Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake takes visitors on a fun trip through Niagara's beautiful wine country. A driver will take everyone to different wineries, so they can enjoy tasting the best wines Niagara has to offer. This tour is a great way to see the area and try new things with friends or family. Round-trip rides are included if travelers are staying in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake.
During the tour, guests can expect to visit four local wineries, each carefully chosen to provide a unique tasting experience. Some wineries that might be visited include De Simone Vineyards Estate Winery, Yannick and Greg Wineries, NOTL Family Winery, Château des Charmes, Reif Estate Winery, and Konzelmann Estate Winery. These wineries offer a variety of wines, from crisp whites to rich reds, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Along with the wine, visitors can also enjoy tasty cheese and charcuterie, which go perfectly with the wines. There is also a lunch option available at Between the Lines Estate Winery for pairings of local wines with barbecue pulled chicken sandwich, green salad and a brownie for dessert. If not, they have the option of lunch at Olde Stone Inn where they can have a pint of beer or a glass of wine with their choice of entree: AWARD WINNING ENGLISH STYLE FISH AND CHIPS, ANGUS BEEF BURGER Gluten Free, BEYOND MEAT VEGETARIAN BURGER or BAKED CHICKEN CURRY.
This tour includes tasting fees at the selected wineries, hotel pick-up and drop-off, bottled water, all taxes and fees, and a friendly driver/guide. What's not included is food and drinks (unless specified), and tips. The Full-Day Group Wine Tour is a wonderful way to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake, taste delicious wines, and make lasting memories. This tour has been recognized with Viator Experience Awards in both 2024 and 2025, and with so many satisfied customers, it’s easy to see why! 
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Scores are shown on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = lowest score, 10 = highest score.
What People Love
Safety (8 - Secure) : Strong feeling of safety and control
Upsell Risk (8 - Transparent) : No upsells or hidden costs
Mobility (8 - Easy / Accessible) : Comfortable for most people
Pacing (8 - Balanced) : Smooth and comfortable timing
Instagram Factor (8 - Iconic) : Highly photogenic and memorable
Guide Quality (9 - Exceptional) : Engaging and memorable
Guide Reliability (8 - Dependable) : On time with strong follow-through
What to Watch Out For
Crowd Density (6 - Standard) : Normal crowd, some waiting or tight spots
Logistics (7 - Friction) : Issues but experience continued
Highlights
Taste Award-Winning Wines: Visit four local Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries and sample their best wines.
Delicious Food Pairings: Enjoy cheese and charcuterie boards that complement the wine tastings.
Hassle-Free Transportation: Relax with round-trip transportation from Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels.
Expert Driver/Guide: Learn about the region and wines from a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers really enjoyed the tour guides. They said the guides were friendly and knew a lot about wine.
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Many people liked the wineries that were chosen. They thought the wineries were pretty and had good wine.
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Lots of customers thought the cheese and meat plates were yummy and went well with the wine.
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People liked that they didn't have to worry about driving. The tour took them everywhere.
Some people wished they had more time at each winery.
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A few customers said the bus was a little crowded.
The Journey
De Simone Vineyards Estate Winery
Discover the essence of organically certified viticulture at De Simone Vineyards Estate Winery, an award-winning destination where wine is crafted with meticulous precision and time-honored traditional methods. Exclusively available at the winery, the wines reflect the unique terroir of the estate. Book a tasting to elevate your wine experience to a new level, and savor the dedication to quality that defines De Simone.
Yannick and Greg Wineries
Experience the innovative spirit of Niagara wines at Yannick and Greg's winery, where tradition meets modern winemaking. These passionate brothers, raised among the vines, bring out the best in Niagara grapes. Enjoy curated tours with cheese, charcuterie, or lunch pairings, with the Picnic Board tasting highly recommended. Dietary options like dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free are available upon request, ensuring a memorable experience for every palate.
NOTL Family Winery
Indulge in the country charm of a popular, family-owned and operated winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL). Discover a diverse selection of VQA white and red wines, alongside the celebrated Icewines. Don't miss the unique fruit wines, including the popular Cranberry Winter Harvest and Plum wines, offering a sweet and seasonal taste of Niagara's bounty.
Backup Winery
This is a backup winery, offering additional possibilities to enhance your tour experience. Details and highlights to be incorporated based on the tour's progression and available time. This flexibility ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive wine-tasting adventure.
Château des Charmes
Founded in 1978 by fifth-generation French winegrower Paul Bosc, Château des Charmes embodies a deep-rooted belief in the Estate Winery model. The Bosc family's vision, brought from France in the 1960s, focuses on crafting fine wine exclusively from grapes grown on their own Niagara vineyards. Explore this legacy and taste the commitment to quality that defines Château des Charmes.
Backup Winery
This is a backup winery, offering additional possibilities to enhance your tour experience. Details and highlights to be incorporated based on the tour's progression and available time. This flexibility ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive wine-tasting adventure.
Reif Estate Winery
Immerse yourself in the world of Reif Estate Winery, a Niagara institution producing world-class wines for over 20 years. With traditions passed down over thirteen generations, the 125-acre estate combines innovative techniques with time-honored practices. Experience Ontario wines crafted from premium grape varieties, reflecting the winery's philosophy that "Great wines start in the vineyard," an approach recognized with over 150 international awards.
Backup Winery
This is a backup winery, offering additional possibilities to enhance your tour experience. Details and highlights to be incorporated based on the tour's progression and available time. This flexibility ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive wine-tasting adventure.
Konzelmann Estate Winery
Discover Niagara's only lakefront winery, Konzelmann Estate Winery, a family-owned and operated destination with roots dating back to 1893 in Stuttgart, Germany, and established in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1984. Indulge in 100% Niagara-grown and produced VQA wines, meticulously crafted by the Konzelmann family, and savor the unique lakeside ambiance that sets this winery apart.
Know Before You Go
This amazing wine tour includes tasting fees at 4 local wineries, hotel pick-up and drop-off for guests, and bottled water. All taxes, fees, and handling charges are included in the price. Enjoy wine tasting with round-trip private transfer and a friendly driver/guide. Food and drinks are not included, unless specified in the tour option. Gratuities are also not included in the price. Drop off at your US hotel may be available after your tour for an additional fee of $40. Make sure to confirm that the hotel is an option for drop off prior to booking.
Hot Tip
Some customers have said it is a good idea to bring some extra money. This way, you can buy bottles of your favorite wines to take home with you.
Review Summary
People usually say the Full-Day Group Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake offers excellent value with convenient hotel pickup, knowledgeable guides, and well-curated winery selections that showcase the region's best wines. Travelers frequently praise the included cheese and charcuterie pairings and the flexibility to upgrade with food options like the Olde Stone Inn lunch. The main considerations mentioned are that the tour is not wheelchair accessible and that some travelers prefer more control over which specific wineries are visited, though substitutions are made based on availability.[5][6][8]
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