Traveler Reviews

• Minimize940314 16-Aug-2023

  Excellent services. I ended up being the only person of the tour, but rather than canceling, the company operated the tour as is. I don't remember the name of the driver/guide, but he was very humorous and gentle, which made the overall experience very memorable. I specifically requested to visit wineries famous for ice wine, and I was brought to four small wineries that are well known for unique ice wine. I ended up purchasing three bottles. I highly recommend this company.

• Cdaugh 13-Aug-2023

  We had a blast on our wine tour with Dave! So much intriguing information (even if it was made up:)). Totally enjoyed the small group and small family wineries. Dave is a peach! Thank you for a memorable experience!

• Klaudia_k 10-Aug-2023

  The Wine Tasting and Pairing Afternoon Tour was a flawless blend of education, gastronomy, and companionship. The passion of the staff, the exceptional wines, the delectable food pairings, and the wonderful company combined to create an experience that I will treasure for a long time. Dave was a great guide throughout the whole trip and for sure knew how to entertain us! If you're a wine and cider enthusiast seeking an extraordinary afternoon, I wholeheartedly recommend embarking on this journey – you won't be disappointed.

• Karenpm8213ic 10-Jul-2023

  The fun started right when we were picked up at our Air BNB. Dave was funny, engaging and kept us laughing from start to finish. Our small group got along wonderfully. The wineries and tastings did not feel rushed. They included a good balance of explanation, pairing and tasting with time to shop or enjoy an extra glass of our favorite. I highly recommend. We had an amazing afternoon.

• Torontomer55 10-Jul-2023

  I normally don’t leave reviews but the customer service was horrible. To start off, pick up was late. I was told we would be on an air condition van- it was a school bus. Also told we would have 3 stops with food pairing, we only had 2. And no mention of cider tasting- which we had a stop that was cider instead of wine. Lastly, none of stop included an actual tour- which one was supposed to have. The best part is when I texted Dave to complain he ignored me at first. I had to send an e-mail and another text before he responded. Which I will post his response in pictures below. The wineries themselves were great. I am appalled by the customer service from this company and would not recommend them.

• Kathleenl1774 25-Jun-2023

  We had a fantastic time with Dave, who picked us up right at our B&B. Dave had a great sense of humor and a lot of knowledge about wine and the area. There were six of us on the tour and we enjoyed getting to know them throughout the day. We visited three wineries and a cidery for a very full and enjoyable day. Our first winery, The Hare Wine Co, is where we did a tasting and food pairing with various wines and meats, cheeses, bread and, surprisingly, a hot sauce. Our next stop was to Caroline Cellars where we sampled some wonderful wines at very reasonable prices. Our third stop was to Marynissen Estates where we sampled some wonderful wines and did a pairing with snacks e.g., dried strawberries, popcorn, etc. It was a very different and fun experience. Our final stop, which we felt was a fantastic bonus, was at Ironwood Ciders. The design of the cidery itself was very beautiful and the ciders we tried were all flavorful - it was amazing how they made a cider taste like a gin and tonic. After our tasting, we took our ciders outside and played some rounds of cornhole before returning to our B&B. We will gladly do another tour with Dave when we return to Niagara on the Lake.

• X7090fdmarilyng 10-Jun-2023

  This is the third tour we have done a wine tour with Niagara Wine Tour Guides and it was another great experience! We tasted some great wines and Dave goes out of his way to make it a fantastic day. We would highly recommend it to anybody looking to do a wine tour.

• Pauln383 07-Jun-2023

  Dave made a good afternoon wine tour into something thoroughly enjoyable. I made an earlier review attempt, but TripAdvisor policies blocked it ... I reviewed each of the wineries visited talked about what was good and why, and left links to the wineries visited ... to me that was directly pertinent to why you want to book with Dave and avoid the big-name places, T.A. obviously disagrees with that ... so, here is the short version ... it was a rainy afternoon, and since you are predominantly indoors for this, it was a good way to spend the time. Dave had us laughing before we even got in the van. being a small-time collector who has avoided Canadian wines, I had low expectations going in, especially the concept of a junk food pairing with wine. the 3 wineries and 1 distillery Dave chose were worth the time spent, and we brought several bottles home for an extended tasting with meals on our own. Dave was knowledgeable, friendly and obviously enjoys what he does, well worth the cost to avoid long line ups and bad wine. I highly suspect he is a hoot for the bachelorette crowd planning this as an activity. would happily book again

• Heatherbv6931hf 04-Jun-2023

  We went on this tour with good friends (3 couples all together) as a belated Christmas gift to our hubbies and it was so fun! Our guide - Joy - was very friendly and knowledgeable about the whole area. And her sense of humour fit right in with us! Our first stop was at The Hare Wine Co., where the owner (John Hare) introduced himself to each table of guests. Very relaxed atmosphere. Wine was paired with charcuterie for a delicious combination. We stopped at Caroline cellars next - beautiful, smaller winery with amazing, knowledgeable staff (Suzanne!). Our third stop was at the Marynissen Estates, where we got to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine while enjoying wine and some sweet treats! We had a bonus stop at the Ironwood Cidery. We all purchased a mixed pack of their award-winning cider to take home. Noah and Ethan gave us a fantastic tour of the facility with a little humour mixed in. Such a great time and highly recommend the whole tour! Very fun to do with a good group of friends.

• O7166occarolynl 31-May-2023

  It was all so wonderful, from the time we got picked up at the hotel, to the time we were brought back. Hard to pinpoint a favorite part. Dave was exceptional, animated, funny, informative. The whole package. I can't say enough nice things about this tour.