Top British Columbia Food Tours

Explore Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood on this two and a half hour food tour. From Canadian classics like poutine to Japanese Kar-age style chicken to local craft beer; enjoy a taste of all this historic district has to offer. As you walk, your improv comedy actor guide will regale you with stories of the neighborhood’s wild past, and tell you how it emerged into a hub for art and culture.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this walking tour of the British Columbian city. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor Causeway, Trounce Alley, Bastion and Market squares, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for between food tastings of craft beer, chocolate, tea, tapas, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other local products.

Spend a morning in Vancouver’s Chinatown with an off-duty chef on this food and cultural walking tour. With the help of your expert, taste delicious barbecued crispy duck and other savory delights, as you learn about Chinatown’s historical landmarks and local cuisine. Drink tea, enter cookware and herbal medicine shops, and visit the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. A dim sum lunch is included in this small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Give your Vancouver trip a twist with a 2-hour walking tour of the vibrant Granville Island Public Market. Head to the island and get ready to learn about Vancouver’s eclectic food culture, browse diverse products and meet local artisans and vendors. In a small group, taste regional foods from fine cheeses and meats to local wine and fresh baked goods. Get a dose of culinary education as you explore, sample and get insider tips on the area's best eateries from your expert guide.

Sip and savor wines from Kelowna East or West during this half-day guided tour to four vineyards with tastings included. Discover the world of wines growing opposite the Okanagan Lake, taste varieties made from vines grown in volcanic soil, and learn how the area’s unique geology impacts its grapes.

Customize your sightseeing tour of vibrant Vancouver with multiple pass options for a hop-on hop-off tour aboard a clear-top bus. Let someone else drive you around town, and choose when to disembark at any of the stops, such as Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Gastown. Explore historical landmarks and shop along Robson Street at your own pace.

Enjoy a taste of Vancouver’s hip craft brewery scene at three highly rated breweries. You’ll sample a nice variety of locally crafted brews while someone else does all the driving. Meet downtown at the Waterfront Station for a small group tour that includes VIP tours at each of the breweries, plus priority seating to get you to the beer quicker!

Explore the Granville Island Public Market, a top Vancouver attraction, with an off-duty chef on this 2-hour food walking tour. With your in-the-know guide, make your way through the vibrant stalls and sample homemade culinary delights, such as maple-cured salmon, ciabatta bread, artisanal chocolates, Canadian cheeses and just-made doughnuts. Sip a delicious chai tea latte and get to know Granville Island’s craft beer scene, art galleries and specialty restaurants. Bring your appetite!

Cycle and hike your way through British Columbia’s rugged landscape on a 6.5-hour tour from Vancouver with lunch. Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through Lynn Canyon, cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest. Get sweeping views from the saddle while riding the Trans Canada Trail through Pitt Meadows, where the snow capped mountains around Frasier Valley are a dramatic backdrop for winding rivers and marshland. Enjoy all-inclusive access to equipment, lunch and transportation.

Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver on a small-group bike tour—great for riders of all levels. Accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city’s natural wonders like Stanley Park's rain forest and historic neighborhoods like Gastown and Chinatown. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more.

Venture out of metro Vancouver to explore the wineries of the Fraser Valley. This tour takes you to four local wineries, allowing you a taste of what each has to offer, and delivers you safely back to central Vancouver. In addition to the wine sampling, enjoy a tour of the wine-making process, a delicious lunch, and some yummy amuse-bouches along the way.

Be led through Kelowna’s culinary landmarks on this small-group walking tour. Beginning at the historic Laurel Packinghouse, you’ll work your way through the cultural district while sampling regional specialties. Accompanied by a local guide, hear stories of the area and its history, and gain insight into the culture of the Okanagan. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the gardens, statues, and buildings you’ll discover on the way.

Vancouver food is a highlight of exploring the city, but finding the best neighborhood flavors requires a local connection. Discover Vancouver's diverse cuisine on a walking tour of downtown and Gastown that includes stops to taste sushi, poutine, ice cream, a ‘secret dish,’ and more. It turns a meal into an adventure, and it's paired with tales of Vancouver culture and history.

Discover the wines of the Cowichan Valley on a wine tour from Victoria, and taste your way through part of Vancouver Island's fascinating wine trail. You’ll visit three wineries for tastings and tours, and enjoy lunch at a boutique winery surrounded by rolling vineyards. This wine tour includes round-trip transport from downtown Victoria, lunch, and tastings, for the perfect introduction to Vancouver Island wine.

Treat your taste buds to a walking food tour of Victoria’s bustling Fort & Blanshard Streets. Once known as Antique Row for its abundance of vintage shops, this hip neighborhood is now filled with trendy restaurants, modern boutique shops, and home to the arts district. Follow a local gourmet guide to some of the best eateries in the area including a tea salon, a European-style deli, an authentic taqueria, Middle-Eastern street food, and more. Chat with shop owners and chefs along the way to gain insight into Victoria’s thriving culinary scene. Group size is limited to 12 for a more personalized tasting experience.

FOOD, WINE and SPECTACULAR SCENERY. We LOVE this revised tour to REFLECT COVID-19.Join Island Time Tours for a lovely relaxing adventure exploring the Cowichan Valley. We visit 3 (4 if time permitting) of the prettiest vineyards and do our own thing to avoid any line-ups. We offer you a wonderful experience at each vineyard.. First stop includes bubbly with orange juice (optional) w/ fresh warm bake goods. Relax, inhale and take in this beautiful countryside. LUNCH is filled with afternoon tea delights with WINE served weather permitting in the great outdoors. Dessert w/wine complete this tour at another picturesque vineyard. Great food, award winning wines and spectacular beauty. Let's go!

Discover the culinary delights of British Columbia on this small-group dinner tour in Whistler. Visit various cafes, bars, brew-houses, and restaurants throughout Whistler with your guide. Enjoy one dish at each stop, and gain insight into the flavors and foods the locals love. Sample local beers at a brew-house, then visit an award-winning tapas joint. Head on to a nearby restaurant, then finish your culinary adventure at a local chocolate shop! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Taste a long list of locally produced wine at four wineries outside of Vancouver.  A comfortable van transports you and your group to Fraser Valley. Over five and a half hours, try four different samples at each winery. Along the way, discover the details of the winemaking process from your guide.  Round out your experience with a light lunch, typically a cheese and charcuterie platter, before returning to the city.

Discover the wineries of the Okanagan Valley. This small-group tasting tour takes you to five different West Kelowna wineries to sample their diverse offerings while gazing out over the vineyards and the expansive Okanagan Lake. On this curated half day tour, you’ll enjoy selected wines from award winning wineries.

The Okanagan Valley wine region is best explored on a winery tour. This 4-hour experience is tailored to wine lovers who wish to seek out hidden gems selected by a guide. Choose among several departure times, with pickup available, and be whisked away to explore the landscapes of West Kelowna. Wine tasting fees and a picnic lunch are included.

Just east of Vancouver is Langley, part of the prime winemaking region of Fraser Valley. Explore multiple wineries on this half-day guided tour, with a unique lunch at the end of the tour. Learn about each winery’s history and specialty products. Pay a minimal fee to taste wines at each winery, or have it waived with a purchase of wine. Enjoy attentive service on this small-group tour limited to 11 people. Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van is included.

Taste and experience the best of the Okanagan Valley wine region on this fun four-to-five hour tour. With a small group of like-minded travelers (no more than six participants) you'll visit four of West Kelowna's best wineries. Even get the chance to visit the only 100% indigenous-owned winery in the world. All tastings are included.

Explore the wineries of West Kelowna on this private (minimum of two participants) wine tasting tour. With included transportation, sample the wines of five unique vineyards as you relax with your group. Take in the scenery and the expanse of Okanagan Lake during a half-day spent in wine country.

Go wine tasting in the Kelowna wine region without worrying about who will be your designated driver. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and visits to five wineries (including the Quails Gate Family Etate and the Mission Hill Family Estate), for up to 20 tastings. Traveling with a small group of 15 people or fewer means personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.