Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks
Description
Our #1 Rated historical & cultural walking tour offers guests a unique way to learn about the food & culture of Kelowna through a jam-packed three-hour local experience. Hear the stories you won't find in any brochure, meet the people who actually make this city so great, & taste the food/drinks that put Kelowna on the international culinary stage. With us you get the personal know-how, & local insight, from Andrew (Owner/Guide) who started this business 5 years ago. He grew up in the Okanagan & worked at his Grandparents Orchard in Oyama. The tour starts at the historic Laurel Packinghouse, and winds its way through the stunning lakeside Cultural District. Soak in the picturesque Waterfront Boardwalk on Okanagan Lake, discover local art, secret gardens, waterfalls, & so much more! Along the way we include 7 tantalizing tastes & 4 drink visits at authentic & unique local businesses (Adult Beverages, Non-Alcoholic, & Kids are all catered to). Come hungry & savour Downtown Kelowna!
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This is where we meet outside to start the tour. Look for our sandwich board sign, and Andrew (tall ginger) standing out front.
We stop here to talk about some peculiar street art in Kelowna.
We walk through the stunning lakeside park and talk about its impact on Kelowna over the past 30 years.
Weekdays we go to the rooftop patio for some stunning pictures when the patio is open. April 15th-to-October 15th yearly our groups are able to see a 360 view of Downtown Kelowna.
The hidden Kasugai Gardens are named after Kelowna's sister city in Japan. Stocked with Koi, waterfalls, Japanese sculptures, and impeccable gardens! Lots to see and learn here! The park is open Mid-March to Mid-October.
Gorgeous lakeside park dedicated to a famous mayor. Here we will hear the story of the bear in Kelowna, and how our breathtaking boardwalk came to be.
Kelowna Yacht Club makes house-made Gelato for us on every tour as we sit lakeside in an award winning building, with an even better view of the lake!
A two story historic brick building is now the super unique BNA! The owner loves Northwest Canada, and The Tragically Hip. The place is full with its own brewery, 10 Pin Bowling Alley, Bocce Court, Vintage Arcade, Burger Bar, Airstream Trailer, and way more! One of our guests favourite stops!
Our hidden gem on tour! Often times we have to drag people out of this loose leaf tea house, as the aroma, vibes, and peacefulness takes over! A place you won't soon forget, and will likely be back over and over again! Like us :)
Sprout is a local family owned, & operated, Artisan Bakery. Situated inside the historic, & vibrant, Cultural District in Kelowna. Owners Pete & Ava opened the doors in August of 2018, three weeks later they were married & welcomed friends & family to celebrate in the newly finished bakery space. From there, there was no turning back! Sprout quickly grew into a community hub that brought people together & centered around one thing – good food & coffee. They offer a wide variety of food & baked goods! Sprout aims to showcase the incredible natural abundance of the Okanagan. While working with farmers & suppliers to bring local flavours to the community. All of the breads are made with certified organic flour. Among other health benefits, organic farming practises require thoughtful crop rotation and ensure greater bio-diversity for the land. When my guests visit they love being able to watch the bakers at work, the welcoming atmosphere, & of course the outstanding food & coffee!
A favourite stop on every tour! The stop includes wood fired pizza from an apple shaped forno oven from Naples, Italy. The Cafe is owned by Luigi Coccaro and has a hidden speakeasy and garden patio we show guests as well :)
Guests get spoiled here by Chef & Owner Izzy who has a modern take on his Mother & Grandmother's cooking straight from Mexico City! Bring your appetite, and love more fresh margaritas!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers with foot, knee, hip, or leg issues.
- Not recommended for travellers with a cane or walking apparatus.
Reviews(525)
Andrew was an amazing tour guide. He really knows his stuff and he is super kind and funny. The perfect guide. We got to walk around and try so much food!! Lots of places we actually returned to because they were so good. This is a great tour for anyone visiting because it allows you to situate yourself in the city and try new things! Very worth it.
Hi Alexsia & Adamo, You two were some of the easiest guests to get along with ever! I enjoyed sharing the morning with you both, and how enthusiastic you were :) Thank you for going back to some spots as well, that helps me out a lot!! Cheers, Andrew
Andrew was an amazing host and goes above and beyond on this tour. You will love it and eat alot! Thank you Andrew for everything!!!
Hi Nicole & Adela, I was out helping my Mom today with some stuff, so it's always a treat sharing a day with a lovely Mother/Daughter combo like you both! I laughed a lot with you both :) Cheers, Andrew
Excellent. Guide was excellent as well. Would recommend it too others and will do it again if offered next year.
Thanks Gary! Loved our little Friday locals only tour we had! I appreciate you taking the time to help me out as well :) Cheers, Andrew
Thanks Andrew! Great tour, great food, and amazing friends to do this with. Will be back!
Alida & Diane you both are so cool and way to nice to me! I look forward to seeing you again down the road :) Cheers, Andrew
Bring your appetite, lots of great food and drink. Andrew was a great host lots of interesting local knowledge and all the places we went I would go back to in a heartbeat. Have done tours all over the world and this one ranks right up there
Thank you John & Lynn! You guys were easy to hang out with and share the day with as well :) Much appreciated, Andrew
It was very informative. Wish I would have booked it earlier in my trip rather than at the end. A lot of good information about the downtown was provided. We really enjoyed it.
Thank you Lois! It was a pleasure showing your family around :) Cheers, Andrew
The best part for us is that Andrew took us to restaurants that we would never have gone to on our own. Also we appreciated the history of Kelowna that Andrew shared. Be prepared to eat a lot of tasty food and enjoy some great drinks as well!
Hi Jim & Jane, Loved our tour as well this past Tuesday! It was great sharing the day with you as well. Thank you for taking the time to share this review and support my vendors and I :) Cheers, Andrew
Andrew is the best! He is engaging and fun and the tour hits some great local food and drink spots. We especially liked that at each stop, the shop had a table reserved and was ready for us. Well coordinated and organized. The walk itself is pleasant and easy. Andrew is great resource for recommending food and fun on your next trip to the Okanagan!
Wow what a great review! Tough life I have showing everybody my favourite spots, thanks for appreciating it so much :) Cheers, Andrew
I would recommend this to anyone! Great food (also for our vegan daughter) and drinks, and lots of information about Kelowna. You also get an email afterwards packed with additional things to do here. Andrew is such a great guide, we absolutely enjoyed this tour!😃😍
Hi Elmar & Maike, You are way too kind! I could laugh and share the day with your family anytime! I was lucky to share the day with you as well :) Cheers, Andrew
We really enjoyed this food tour! It took us to several places we never would have discovered on our own, and every stop was delicious. Andrew was a fantastic tour guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. We loved one of the stops so much that we went back on our own the next day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Hi Crystal & Trent, That was a lovely group we had that day! I don't do it for the reviews, but these make my day, and help my business grow! Most importantly I'm glad you both had a fabulous time, and went back to your favourite spot from the tour :) Cheers, Andrew
