Top British Columbia Food Tours

The Legendary Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Kar-age style chicken, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, crispy sweet & chili cauliflower, Canadian poutine; handmade fries topped with cheese curds & gravy and choice of beer/wine, organic smooth soft ice cream, Vancouver's award winning cheesecake and delicious lemon bars. On this 2.5 hour walking food tour, you will be lead by an improv comedy actor who will share the fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years.

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.

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City and Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a one and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Our professional historian is able to include many significant sites not offered in other tours. Enjoy the tour in our rare 1997 Bentley New Turbo R Exl built by Rolls Royce. Only 823 were built, all between 1995-97. Our Grand City with High Tea at Butchart Gardens Tour covers all the main attractions in Victoria, the city of flowers, and the world-famous gardens located 15 miles outside of the city. For over a century, Butchart Gardens has been the premier attraction for travelers visiting Victoria. Enjoy BUTCHART GARDENS, a two and a half hour stop for a unique and remarkable experience, including 900 varieties of flowers and 120 varieties of trees, as well as a classic British Style High Tea with mouth-watering scones, delicious pastries, savory chowder, exquisite tea sandwiches, sumptuous desserts, and a selection of fine teas. This finely crafted tour includes more attractions than we can list in the "What to Expect" section.

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.

Enjoy a private tour through one of Canada's premier wine-making regions, the Naramata Bench. Learn about the varieties of grapes grown here and the delicious wines they produce. Sample these for yourself at five top wineries with lovely views. Indulge with your friends or partner without worrying about who is going to drive home after.

This is a half day wine tour that is guaranteed to be a sip disturbing good time! This tour visits 4 of the listed award winning vineyards on the fabulous Osoyoos/Oliver wine trail. Enjoy worry-free pick up and drop off at your Osoyoos or Oliver accommodation.

Discover Fraser Valley wines on a private wine tasting tour from Vancouver; with a driver to whisk you from winery to winery, you can relax and enjoy included tastings. Since the tour is for your party alone, it’s a personalized alternative to traveling to Fraser Valley on a more generic group tour, and you'll have plenty of room to bring wine purchases back to Vancouver.

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

This Guided Bicycle Tour includes bike rental, the use of a helmet, a bottle of water, a snack, and, in case of a guided tour, the service of a guide. Pick-up and drop-off transportation from your accommodation in Kelowna or West Kelowna is included as well as transportation throughout the day to and from Myra Canyon and transportation to the wineries. You will start your tour at Myra Canyon at 9 am, so we will pick you up before this start time. (Exact time to be confirmed.) The tasting fees at the wineries are included, but lunch is not. A minimum group size of 2 people is required for this booking.

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.

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.

Set out for a customized tour that could include a visit to the themed botanicals of Butchart Gardens, De Vine Vineyards, Mount Tolmie and more during this private, personalized tour that includes transportation in a Tesla. Select a three-, four-, or five-hour tour and work with a guide to set your itinerary based on your preferences. Plan a foodie’s lunch, visit a butterfly sanctuary and see Victoria your way. 

On this West Kelowna wine tour, you will visit some of the best wineries the Okanagan Valley offers, each with award-winning wines and breathtaking views of local vineyards and Okanagan Lake. Tour and enjoy wine tastings at 5 wineries on this tour. Wineries on this tour may include Crown & Thieves, Frind, Mt Boucherie, Indigenous World, Black Swift, Quails Gate, The Hatch, Volcanic Hills, Off the Grid and Rollingdale. Metropolis Wine Tours encourages guests to dress up in costumes! Pick a theme and go for it. As one of our guests commented, "If you are looking for a High Octance FUN wine tour, this is it!". Halloween is not the only day to dress in costume! For Example - International Talk like a Pirate day is on September 19th. Metropolis Wine Tours also offers a "WIN THE DRAW" contest. If you book with our company your name will be entered to win a Year's Wine Club Membership. Check our website for more details.

Get a taste of the best of the Okanagan. Start with a guided kayaking excursion on Lake Okanagan and see the slopes of the vineyards from your vantage point below. Afternoon tours head straight from the lake to the wine. If you have selected a morning departure, there is time for a light picnic featuring seasonal fruits and regional cheeses before heading for a tour of some local wineries.

Saanich is dotted with a stellar selection of cider-house farms, craft breweries, distilleries, and vineyards. On this tour, spin through the British Columbia countryside with your guide and sample Saanich’s beers, ciders, wines, and more. Choose the tour duration to suit your preferences—between three and six hours—and savor the flavors of British Columbia. Enjoy sweeping views over the volcanic hills and peaceful fjords, with round-trip travel from Victoria.

Wine tasting should be savored, not hurried. Forget the large coach tours, and discover the wineries of Fraser Valley on this private 4-hour tour from Vancouver. Accommodating a maximum of six people, this tour visits four premium wineries, including Wellbrook, the Domaine de Chaberton Estate, Neck of the Woods and Vista D’Oro Farms. Taste a wide variety of fruit and grape wines at each location. In your group of up to six people, travel and drink at a leisurely pace.

Visit one of British Columbia’s highlight wine regions—and enjoy an indulgent tasting tour—on this half-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your hotel in the Greater Victoria area, and set off in a private vehicle. Your destination is the Saanich Peninsula’s wine region. Over the course of your day out, visit numerous wineries, enjoy tutored tastings, and learn all about the grapes that flourish in the area. You can also admire the pretty peninsular scenery as you explore.

On this tour you will sample a large selection of fine Vodkas. Gins, Malt Whisky & Liqueurs. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the production and educational side these products. We go to hidden gem, we look forward to your visit. ****THE ALE TRAIL**** Let’s start with cheers!!!! to the finest craft breweries in the Okanagan… each with a unique style & taste. Try Tree Brewery & enjoy a pint with beer chips. Next, The Red Barn for a rustic adventure. The craft beer tourism industry is exploding. “Be a part of it”. In the words of our staff! Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk… Leave the rest to your imagination! Your Wine Tour professionals are waiting and able too create your tour. Our all inclusive pricing include, your guide will pick you up and drop-off at your accommodations. Please let us know if you like a private tour. Additional fees may apply.

On this Kelowna and south slopes wine tour, you will visit some of the best wineries the Okanagan Valley offers, each with award-winning wines and breathtaking views of local vineyards and Okanagan Lake. Tour and enjoy wine tastings at 5 wineries on this tour. Wineries on this tour may include: The Vibrant Vine Winery, The View Winery, Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, Meadow Vista Honey Wines, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Spearhead Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery(extra Cost), Camelot Winery, Sperling Vineyards and Meadow Vista Honey Wines Metropolis Wine Tours encourages guests to dress up in costumes! Pick a theme and go for it. As one of our guests commented, "If you are looking for a High Octance FUN wine tour, this is it!". Halloween is not the only day to dress in costume! Metropolis Wine Tours also offers a "WIN THE DRAW" contest. If you book with our company your name will be entered to win a Year's Wine Club Membership. Check our website for more details.