Guest Reviews
These are some of the testimonials that we are grateful to have received.
Thank you to all of our valued guests for being part of the Niagara Vintage Wine Tours experience and sharing your memories with us.




Carolyn G.
5/25/2023 - Google
This is the second time I've done a tour with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours and they never fail to disappoint! The tour guides are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour guide this time was Jeremy, who apparently knows everyone in the region and really went out of his way... read moreThis is the second time I've done a tour with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours and they never fail to disappoint! The tour guides are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour guide this time was Jeremy, who apparently knows everyone in the region and really went out of his way to make sure our tour was a great experience. read less


Grace C.
5/23/2023 - Google
We celebrated our mini honey moon and seven year anniversary with Frank. From the beginning he was kind and personable. It felt like a friend taking us around to all of his favourite wineries and us being newer to wine he was so thorough in explaining everything to us and... read moreWe celebrated our mini honey moon and seven year anniversary with Frank. From the beginning he was kind and personable. It felt like a friend taking us around to all of his favourite wineries and us being newer to wine he was so thorough in explaining everything to us and we walked away having learned so much! He really went above and beyond for us and we’re so thankful for the experience and will be recommending him to everyone we know and coming back and asking for him! read less


Shirley4444













5/13/2023 - TripAdvisor
Great Tour First time doing a wine tour with my husband, there were 3 other ladies on this tour, our tour guide Frank (oh by the way he looks like Rod Stewart, no kidding) was awesome, very knowledgeable, funny, very friendly, Frank, I would certainly refer you to my friends that... read moreFirst time doing a wine tour with my husband, there were 3 other ladies on this tour, our tour guide Frank (oh by the way he looks like Rod Stewart, no kidding) was awesome, very knowledgeable, funny, very friendly, Frank, I would certainly refer you to my friends that want to do a wine tour in Niagara. Thanks read less


Rita C.
5/10/2023 - Google
As a first time wine tour guest, the day was memorable because Frank, our driver, was sociable, funny and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend asking for Frank as a guide. If I ever have the chance to go again, I will certainly ask for him to guide us. All the... read moreAs a first time wine tour guest, the day was memorable because Frank, our driver, was sociable, funny and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend asking for Frank as a guide. If I ever have the chance to go again, I will certainly ask for him to guide us. All the best to you, Frank, from North Bay and Sudbury. read less


esteban p.
5/08/2023 - Google
Me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed our tour which was conducted by Jeremy. He was so insightful, kind and amicable. We got taken to four different wineries which were all incredible. The restaurant we were taken to “good earth” was one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. An... read moreMe and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed our tour which was conducted by Jeremy. He was so insightful, kind and amicable. We got taken to four different wineries which were all incredible. The restaurant we were taken to “good earth” was one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. An overall wonderful experience. read less


N4934NDmiker













5/01/2023 - TripAdvisor
A Lovely Day Out in NOTL We went of the full day tour, with lunch. Sue was the best driver/tour guide, very knowledgeable about the region. The wineries were all very welcoming and each offered it's own unique tasting experience. Lunch at Zee's grill was very nice, a lovely day out - would recommend.


J L.
4/24/2023 - Google
Calvin was personable, punctual, and perfectly pleasant. He knows a lot about wine and was happy to share. The tour itself was great, too! I've done quite a few wine tours, and I'd never been to these wineries. Each winery was very different from the next, so there was... read moreCalvin was personable, punctual, and perfectly pleasant. He knows a lot about wine and was happy to share. The tour itself was great, too! I've done quite a few wine tours, and I'd never been to these wineries. Each winery was very different from the next, so there was something for everyone, and each winery had a great selection, too. Picked up a few more bottles of wine than I intended. Would totally do it again. read less


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4/19/2023 - TripAdvisor
The Wine was Fine!! My husband, brother and I did the half day tour and had a wonderful time. Andre was our tour guide and he was super friendly and knowledgeable. My only suggestion would be to have the charcuterie stop as the final visit rather than the first. We were... read moreMy husband, brother and I did the half day tour and had a wonderful time. Andre was our tour guide and he was super friendly and knowledgeable. My only suggestion would be to have the charcuterie stop as the final visit rather than the first. We were warned to have a big breakfast and we did. So we weren’t quite ready to eat again so soon but eat we did and it was delicious! However, we were very hungry toward the end. We would definitely recommend this tour and will most certainly do it again.
Thanks for a great day!! read less
Thanks for a great day!! read less


scooter177













3/31/2023 - TripAdvisor
Great wine tour We did a wine tour on March 29 and visited 4 very nice wineries , our driver was Gary and it was a pleasure doing the tour with him . the best was we went to wineries we had not visited before but will be returning to . This was... read moreWe did a wine tour on March 29 and visited 4 very nice wineries , our driver was Gary and it was a pleasure doing the tour with him . the best was we went to wineries we had not visited before but will be returning to . This was a great way to spend an afternoon , if you get a chance to take this tour you will enjoy it read less


Lisa L.
3/27/2023 - Google
We had the most amazing tour on Sunday. Our guide Frank aka ‘Rod Stewart’ provided us with an entertaining, relaxed, humorous and educational experience. He clearly loves what he does which makes the day extremely enjoyable. We hope to return and enjoy another day with ‘Rod’. Thanks for the memories.


Jonathan J.
3/11/2023 - Google
Just did a full-day tour with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours with Frank as our tour guide. All we can say is…WOW!! Frank was super knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to all of our needs. He went above and beyond to deliver first-class service and ensure an elite experience (all during a... read moreJust did a full-day tour with Niagara Vintage Wine Tours with Frank as our tour guide. All we can say is…WOW!! Frank was super knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to all of our needs. He went above and beyond to deliver first-class service and ensure an elite experience (all during a snow storm!!!). We visited the first winery (Calamus) to be greeted by the kindest staff, had an *amazing* lunch at Good Earth, and ended the day with a visit to three more wineries (Angel Gate, Kacaba, and Pilliteri’s), with each one being better than the last. We seriously had no idea these hidden gems existed in the Bench winery region. Thank you, Frank, for an unforgettable experience and for making our anniversary/birthday so special. We can’t wait to book another tour next time we visit the Niagara area!!! read less


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3/09/2023 - TripAdvisor
Excellent Wine Tour Wonderful all day wine tour! Wineries were very good.
Frank was our tour guide. He was AWESOME!! Very knowledgeable and made the day so fun!! Highly recommend this company and tour! We will be back and we will be requesting Frank as our guide!!
Frank was our tour guide. He was AWESOME!! Very knowledgeable and made the day so fun!! Highly recommend this company and tour! We will be back and we will be requesting Frank as our guide!!


Shannon H.
3/08/2023 - Google
What an amazing experience! We did a half day experience and visited 3 wineries: Pilliteri Winery, Between the Lines, and Palatine Hills. Andre was our chauffeur/tour guide and he was fantastic! 100%! Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked... read moreWhat an amazing experience! We did a half day experience and visited 3 wineries: Pilliteri Winery, Between the Lines, and Palatine Hills. Andre was our chauffeur/tour guide and he was fantastic! 100%! Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the door of our hotel. The limo bus was gorgeous, clean and comfortable. Andre was definitely a staple to our wine tour experience! He was awesome!! He is certainly in his element and it’s evident he enjoys what he does. Visiting the different wineries was such a cool experience! Each winery had a little bit of a different experience to offer and had unique elements to it so you didn’t feel like you’re repeating the experience. The wineries were beautiful! Learning about their history certainly enriched the experience! The fun facts shared and science behind wine making was very intriguing and we walked away having learned a little more from each winery! The staff were all super friendly and great to interact with! The wine tasting was fun, delicious and helped understand how to properly pair wines to enhance the wine drinking experience. We purchased a different bottle of wine at each location from the taste testing. Absolute A++ rating from us! A MUST TRY! read less


J4076IXshannonh













3/07/2023 - TripAdvisor
A MUST TRY! AMAZING EXPERIENCE FROM BEGINNING TO END! What an amazing experience! We did a half day experience and visited 3 wineries. Andre was our driver/tour guide and he was fantastic! 100%
Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the door... read moreWhat an amazing experience! We did a half day experience and visited 3 wineries. Andre was our driver/tour guide and he was fantastic! 100%
Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the door of our hotel. Andre was definitely a staple to our wine tour experience! He was awesome!!
Visiting the different wineries was such a cool experience! Each winery had a little bit of a different experience to offer so you didn’t feel like you’re repeating the experience. The wineries were beautiful! Learning about their history certainly enriched the experience! The fun facts shared and science behind wine making was very intriguing and we walked away having learned a lot! The staff were all super friendly! The wine tasting was fun, delicious and helped understand how to properly pair wines to enhance the wine drinking experience. Absolute A++ rating from us!
A MUST TRY! read less
Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the door... read moreWhat an amazing experience! We did a half day experience and visited 3 wineries. Andre was our driver/tour guide and he was fantastic! 100%
Andre was friendly, knowledgeable and engaged the group in a fun way! We loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the door of our hotel. Andre was definitely a staple to our wine tour experience! He was awesome!!
Visiting the different wineries was such a cool experience! Each winery had a little bit of a different experience to offer so you didn’t feel like you’re repeating the experience. The wineries were beautiful! Learning about their history certainly enriched the experience! The fun facts shared and science behind wine making was very intriguing and we walked away having learned a lot! The staff were all super friendly! The wine tasting was fun, delicious and helped understand how to properly pair wines to enhance the wine drinking experience. Absolute A++ rating from us!
A MUST TRY! read less


Destiny T.
2/28/2023 - Google
My family had such an amazing time on our tour! Our driver and guide, Frank, was incredible and really made the whole day feel extra special and fun. We learned so many interesting things about each place that we visited, and we truly got a unique experience. I'm looking forward... read moreMy family had such an amazing time on our tour! Our driver and guide, Frank, was incredible and really made the whole day feel extra special and fun. We learned so many interesting things about each place that we visited, and we truly got a unique experience. I'm looking forward to going on another tour in the future, and see what kinds of cool places Frank is able to show us next! read less


Naythan W.
2/20/2023 - Google
Dwight, was our tour guide this weekend and was absolutely incredible. I have done tours in many different countries and yet the best tour guide I've ever had was an hour from home. Not only was Dwight knowledgeable of the area and all the wines he was also extremely personable... read moreDwight, was our tour guide this weekend and was absolutely incredible. I have done tours in many different countries and yet the best tour guide I've ever had was an hour from home. Not only was Dwight knowledgeable of the area and all the wines he was also extremely personable and helped the day become that much better. The company was amazing to work/plan with for a very special proposal and it went perfectly for myself and my new fiancée. I can't thank Dwight and Valeria enough and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an awesome day in Niagara-on-the-Lake! read less


adam w.
2/03/2023 - Google
I have done tours before, but none compared to the personal attention and information provided by vintage tours. We had frank as a driver and at every step of the way frank went above and beyond. This was an amazing tour and we will definitely be back, and will make... read moreI have done tours before, but none compared to the personal attention and information provided by vintage tours. We had frank as a driver and at every step of the way frank went above and beyond. This was an amazing tour and we will definitely be back, and will make sure we have frank as a tour guide! read less


LJOmom













1/28/2023 - TripAdvisor
WINE-derful We would highly recommend Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. Our guide, Sue A, not only drove us around the beautiful landscape of the region, but also taught us so much about the area as well as interesting details with respect to the vineyards and winemaking process. She accompanied us in... read moreWe would highly recommend Niagara Vintage Wine Tours. Our guide, Sue A, not only drove us around the beautiful landscape of the region, but also taught us so much about the area as well as interesting details with respect to the vineyards and winemaking process. She accompanied us in to every winery to ensure we were well taken care of during the visits. As far as wineries, our experience at Ferox was lacklustre, but we are already looking forward to revisiting Colaneri and Chateau des Charmes where the friendly sommeliers were knowledgeable and personalized our sessions. Thank you again Sue for making our day one we will always cherish. read less


SARA R.
1/27/2023 - Google
Our tour guide, Frank, was excellent. He was punctual, courteous and very enthusiastic about the wines we tasted. He was also very well informed about the wine-making process; his knowledge sometimes superceded that of the winemakers themselves! The bonus was that he looks like a cross between... read moreOur tour guide, Frank, was excellent. He was punctual, courteous and very enthusiastic about the wines we tasted. He was also very well informed about the wine-making process; his knowledge sometimes superceded that of the winemakers themselves! The bonus was that he looks like a cross between Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart - shared some good laughs about that one! Thanks so much, Frank - you made our day a great one!! read less


Hailey I.
1/17/2023 - Google
Incredible tour experience! Me and a couple girlfriends went on a tour a couple months ago and had an amazing time. Andre was such a great guide and knew his stuff, made sure we were all looked after and overall ensured we had a great experience! I would highly recommend... read moreIncredible tour experience! Me and a couple girlfriends went on a tour a couple months ago and had an amazing time. Andre was such a great guide and knew his stuff, made sure we were all looked after and overall ensured we had a great experience! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone as it is very affordable and well scheduled! read less


lornahA6093ZY













12/30/2022 - TripAdvisor
Niagara Vintage Wine Tours is the only company to book with! This was our first wine tour experience and it was fantastic. We visited 4 amazing wineries, enjoyed a lovely lunch and had an excellent day! Our tour guide Frank Novelli was great fun, knowledgeable about the wineries which made for a great experience. We will definitely be recommending to family... read moreThis was our first wine tour experience and it was fantastic. We visited 4 amazing wineries, enjoyed a lovely lunch and had an excellent day! Our tour guide Frank Novelli was great fun, knowledgeable about the wineries which made for a great experience. We will definitely be recommending to family and friends and book another trip for ourselves. read less


IA88567













12/28/2022 - TripAdvisor
Do not miss doing this tour in NOTL What a wonderful, perfect and well-organized day from our start at 9:45am till about 5:00pm.
We had the private tour with a total of 6 people and travelling in a spacious Mercedes SUV: so it was easy to listen in and learn about the wine from our amazing wine sommelier/tour... read moreWhat a wonderful, perfect and well-organized day from our start at 9:45am till about 5:00pm.
We had the private tour with a total of 6 people and travelling in a spacious Mercedes SUV: so it was easy to listen in and learn about the wine from our amazing wine sommelier/tour guide, Christopher.
Christopher in his quietly pleasant demeanour shared his deep love and knowledge on wines: the history of the NOTL region, the geography, how to taste wine, how to pick out the notes while tasting the wines, the wine business, the places where you can do courses on wine (Chris recommended that as a starter, I can look into the “Wine 101” section of Wine Folly website), etc.
Chris also took us to 4 great wineries and I appreciated that we didn’t do the regular big wineries which we all know of, so it gave a very intimate experience and where we learned a lot.
We did the following on our tour:
Pilliteris Winery: a large winery with 1million bottles and we got a full tour of the facilities and behind the scenes.
Reif Estates: a medium sized winery and one of the oldest wineries in the Niagara on the Lake region & still run by the Reif family.
Hare Co: more recent winery and considered a boutique winery. It looked like something out of Tuscany in Italy and the tastings was set up a on family style table.
Between the Lines: a small boutique winery and their set-up is within a barn. We did blind tastings of 4 wines, including the sparkling wine. Also got to walk around the fields during a glorious winter sunset.
And had a 3 course lunch at Zees Grill. read less
We had the private tour with a total of 6 people and travelling in a spacious Mercedes SUV: so it was easy to listen in and learn about the wine from our amazing wine sommelier/tour... read moreWhat a wonderful, perfect and well-organized day from our start at 9:45am till about 5:00pm.
We had the private tour with a total of 6 people and travelling in a spacious Mercedes SUV: so it was easy to listen in and learn about the wine from our amazing wine sommelier/tour guide, Christopher.
Christopher in his quietly pleasant demeanour shared his deep love and knowledge on wines: the history of the NOTL region, the geography, how to taste wine, how to pick out the notes while tasting the wines, the wine business, the places where you can do courses on wine (Chris recommended that as a starter, I can look into the “Wine 101” section of Wine Folly website), etc.
Chris also took us to 4 great wineries and I appreciated that we didn’t do the regular big wineries which we all know of, so it gave a very intimate experience and where we learned a lot.
We did the following on our tour:
Pilliteris Winery: a large winery with 1million bottles and we got a full tour of the facilities and behind the scenes.
Reif Estates: a medium sized winery and one of the oldest wineries in the Niagara on the Lake region & still run by the Reif family.
Hare Co: more recent winery and considered a boutique winery. It looked like something out of Tuscany in Italy and the tastings was set up a on family style table.
Between the Lines: a small boutique winery and their set-up is within a barn. We did blind tastings of 4 wines, including the sparkling wine. Also got to walk around the fields during a glorious winter sunset.
And had a 3 course lunch at Zees Grill. read less


debbyagius













12/21/2022 - TripAdvisor
Amazing! Outstanding! We booked the full day tour and Sue called me 20mins before she arrived to pick us up at our hotel. She is lovely! So knowledgeable about the area, history and places we visited! Niagara College was a real treat to start off our day.... read moreOutstanding! We booked the full day tour and Sue called me 20mins before she arrived to pick us up at our hotel. She is lovely! So knowledgeable about the area, history and places we visited! Niagara College was a real treat to start off our day. Very friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic about their work! We then visited Silversmith brewery, quaint but staff didn’t really interact with us, just gave us our samples and left us alone. Once we were heading to our next stop, Sue gave us snacks for the car ride, sweet & salty on our way to lunch. Such a thoughtful gesture! We enjoyed a 3 course lunch that was delicious, more food than we expected and everything was included in our package, even gratuities. Spirits in Niagara was our next stop and we were very impressed with Casey, who gave us a tour and tastings. She was so incredibly passionate about their work and explained things so well! Pilliteri was our last stop and Angelo was a gem! I’m impressed by the sustainable farming way of life and these companies use it! The passion and love of the craft was evident! We were impressed with Sue, the attention to detail, quality of time at each stop. I would definitely recommend this company! They will design a tour to suit your wants! Excellent job! Thanks again Sue! Cheers!
Debby Agius
Whitby, ON read less
Debby Agius
Whitby, ON read less


Johannah C.
12/21/2022 - Google
Wow! That is an understatement. This was the BEST wine tour we’ve ever had. Frank is honestly amazing. The best guide and experience we could have asked for. We learned, we laughed, we ate, we drank and we had the best day! It’s going to turn into some awesome... read moreWow! That is an understatement. This was the BEST wine tour we’ve ever had. Frank is honestly amazing. The best guide and experience we could have asked for. We learned, we laughed, we ate, we drank and we had the best day! It’s going to turn into some awesome memories! HIGHLY recommend read less