Wine Tours in Victoria: 5 That Use a Whole Day Well

1.Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Leave downtown Victoria at 10 a.m. for a five-and-a-half-hour wine outing through the Cowichan Valley. Visit three wineries, with a possible fourth stop if time allows, and taste island wines at Blue Grouse, Enrico, Unsworth, or Cherry Point. Your guide handles the driving, tastings, and light lunch.

“Justine was anawesome guide! She jept everyone engaged abd entertained and also was good at providing recommendations for the area for things to do after the tour! The vineyards were all beautiful, and had tasty wines, with the staff being very knowledgeable.”

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2.Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie

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

Meet your guide in downtown Victoria for a five-and-a-half-hour trip through the Saanich Peninsula and Cowichan Valley. Visit three wineries, taste local wines, enjoy a light charcuterie lunch, and go behind the scenes at one producer. Guides such as Scott, Kim, and Colin add local history and careful driving. Participants must be 19 or older.

“Good tour 1st winery was not good Other two were excellent. Driver was bery good and made sure we were having a good time”

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3.Victoria Full Day Guided Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 7 hours · from $138

Travel from Victoria to the Cowichan Valley for a seven-hour wine tour with guide Lee, Karen, or another Vivid Tours host. Visit four award-winning wineries, taste local reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines, and enjoy free time for photos and wine purchases. Hotel pickup, tasting fees, bottled water, and lunch reservations are included.

“Our guide Lee was fantastic! Great day visiting 4 wineries. Lee has developed great relationships with the wineries and you get 5 star service.”

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4.Victoria Boutique Winery Tour

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

Spend four to six hours touring Victoria’s Saanich wine and cider country in a private vehicle with a local guide such as Kevin or Mark. Taste wines at Symphony Vineyard and Deep Cove Winery, whisky and beer at Macaloney’s Island Distillery, and creative ciders at Sea Cider. Optional patio lunches and flexible routing make this a good fit for small groups.

“Excellent car and driver/owner Kevin. He knows the area well and answered all our questions. Had 3 stops. One for cider sampling, one for wine testing and the third had beer and whiskey tasting. He was able to keep us on time without feeling rushed. Would recommend.”

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5.6-Hour Victoria to Cowichan Wine Tour

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

Travel from downtown Victoria to three Cowichan Valley wineries in a deluxe 14-passenger van. Enjoy reserved group tastings, a Malahat lookout stop, lunch, and a behind-the-scenes winery visit. The route may include Enrico, Blue Grouse, Unsworth, or Cherry Point, with guides such as Justine and 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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