The 4 Wine Tours in Victoria That Earn Their Price

1.Indulge in a Wine & Food Tour – Cowichan Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Travel from Victoria into Cowichan Valley for three winery tastings, a seasonal picnic lunch, and scenic Malahat Mountain views. Guides such as Colleen and Tyco add local history and personality. Some departures include a creamery, berry farm, pie stop, or cider tasting, but exact stops can change with farm schedules and the day of the week.

“Colleen was an excellent tour leader, with lots of interesting nuggets of information. Definitely would recommend. A very enjoyable day.”

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2.Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Travel from downtown Victoria to three Cowichan Valley wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Scott, Kim, or Colin. Expect private tastings, a behind-the-scenes winery visit, charcuterie, scenic drives, and round-trip transport. The lineup can include Blue Grouse, Enrico, Unsworth, or Cherry Point, and all participants must be 19 or older.

“The tour meet in front of the Empress Hotel not across the street. This was very confusing. It did get sorted but wasn’t a good start.”

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3.Victoria Boutique Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend four to six hours touring Saanich’s wineries, distillery, brewery, and ciderhouse in a private vehicle with a local guide. Taste wine at Symphony Vineyard and Deep Cove Winery, whisky and beer at Macaloney’s Island Distillery, then sample cider at Sea Cider. Kevin, Mark, or another Alset guide can adjust the route to your group’s tastes.

“Beautiful scenery, friendly people and great cider, wine, beer and whiskey. Our tour guide was fun, friendly and full of knowledge of the area.”

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4.6-Hour Victoria to Cowichan Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 6 hours · from $127

Travel from downtown Victoria in a deluxe 14-passenger van to three Cowichan Valley wineries. Expect a Malahat photo stop, included tastings, lunch, private group appointments, and a behind-the-scenes visit at Unsworth, with guides such as Justine or Colin leading the day.

“Our guide, Justine, was very attentive, informative and helpful. She gave her group of six a wonderful trip. Really enjoyed the wine tastings and the charcuterie board for lunch was very good”

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