Niagara-on-the-Lake Guided Food Tour with Ice Wine & Poutine
Description
Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake through its most iconic flavors on this small-group food and walking tour. Stroll through the charming streets as your expert guide leads you to six curated stops, including a private maple syrup tasting, buttery tarts, savory poutine, and sweet ice wine. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories—ever hear of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist?—and generous tastes of the foods you can't leave Canada without trying. Perfect for food lovers wanting to fully round out their Canadian culinary experience! Prefer a private tour? Select the Private Niagara-on-the-Lake Food Tour at time of booking to enjoy iconic local bites with a dedicated guide for only your party.
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Itinerary
Step into a maple syrup shop for a tasting experience. Sample a variety of syrups, each with a distinct flavor profile, and enjoy a special maple treat. You’ll also hear the fascinating story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist!
Visit a 100-year-old bakery to taste Canada’s iconic butter tart. Your guide will share the history of this beloved dessert and its cultural significance.
Enjoy a curated charcuterie board featuring Canadian cheeses, fresh fruits, and artisanal crackers or bread as you learn about the region’s dairy traditions.
Indulge in Canada’s ultimate comfort food—poutine! Discover the irresistible combination of crispy fries, cheese curds, and gravy, and learn how this dish became a national favorite.
Taste the region’s famous ice wine at a local storefront. Your guide will share how this sweet specialty is made and its importance to Niagara’s food and drink scene.
End your tour on a sweet note at a Canadian fudge shop. Watch as artisans create their confections, then enjoy a piece of freshly made fudge as a delicious finale to your day.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelchairs, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at info@walks.org at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- This tour is not recommended for Vegans, lactose intolerant, peanut free.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for vegans, dairy free, or celiacs.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(87)
It was very nice. I forgot the Guide's name, very nice guy, provided lot of information. Short and sweet tour. It would be nice to see the city little bit more.
Loved the tour. We had a chance to savour many foods and ice wine. Our tour guide, Meesh, was wonderful. She was informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I had such a great time with Danielle. She has a sense of humor. The food was great. The town is gorgeous. Highly recommend doing this to anyone.
A pleasant, short tour of the main strip of town, hosted by Rick, who is quite knowledgeable about the area.
Rick was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and also made the entire experience interesting and fun.
Kevin was great! Good food! We enjoyed it!
Such a fun tour. Kevin was an awesome guide and so knowledgeable. The places we visited were amazing quality and we enjoyed all the tasting destinations. That’s Kevin for a great morning walking in the rain!
Relaxing fun experience very personable
Rick was amazing. I enjoyed my walk I tour. I enjoyed the food and the drinks. The town is amazing
Danielle was great. Very knowledgeable of local neighborhood, history and stores.
