About this tour
When Ben from our team ran the Kelowna Brewery Tour, we hit three craft breweries across town in a 3.5-hour loop. Kelowna's a proper beer-lover's town now — the craft scene's grown quick, and this tour hooks you up with flights at each stop plus a guide who knows which brews suit which palates. You're in the van between spots, so no faff with directions or designated driving. The region's still getting its reputation, so breweries rotate depending on what's open and busy, which keeps it fresh but means you don't always know which three you'll land on.
Highlights
- Three brewery tastings with flights included, no extra tasting fees.
- Air-con van handles transport; sit back between spots.
- Local guide steers you toward beers that match your taste.
- Kelowna's craft beer scene is still scaling up — newer venues, fewer crowds.
- Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate kit; tour runs rain or shine.
- Service animals welcome on the tour.
- Behind-the-scenes brewery chat with each stop.
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and hop in the van, then pull up to the first brewery for a proper look around — not just a quick taste, but a bit of the story behind the place. Flight in hand, you'll sample three or four pours and chat with staff who can tell you what's what. Same vibe at breweries two and three, so you're looking at about an hour per stop with van time in between. Kelowna's compact, so drives are short.
The pace is relaxed and social. Our team found guides are genuinely interested in matching you with a beer you'll actually enjoy, not just pushing house favourites. The catch: which three breweries you visit depends on their schedule and capacity that day, so there's a bit of flexibility built in. Weather's no drama — rain, sun, or snow, it goes ahead, so dress for it.
What travellers say
- Three brewery stops with flights and behind-the-scenes access included.
- Local guide who listens and recommends beers to your taste.
- Air-conditioned transport takes the stress out of moving between venues.
- Kelowna's craft beer scene is vibrant and still growing.
- Flexible brewery lineup keeps each tour fresh.
- Relaxed pace — social atmosphere, not rushed.
- Minimum 4-person booking; solo or small groups risk last-minute cancellation.
- Venue rotation means you can't pre-plan which breweries you'll visit.
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with cardiovascular concerns.
- Tips and private pickups incur extra costs.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're keen on craft beer and want to understand what's happening in Kelowna's brewing world without navigating yourself, this works. The tastings are included, so no surprise bills at the bar. Small groups mean you're not shuffled through like a tourist factory. Service animals are fine. Anyone aged 19+ can join, and fitness level doesn't matter — you're mostly sitting or standing around breweries.
Tours only run with a minimum of 4 people, so last-minute bookings can flip to cancellation within 24 hours if numbers don't stack up (though you get a refund or reschedule). If you're pregnant or have heart issues, this isn't recommended. Early starts are possible, and you'll be on your feet walking brewery floors, so worn-in shoes help. Tips aren't included, so budget a bit extra. Private pickups cost more on top. Tour runs in all weather, so pack layers and waterproofs.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.