About this tour
When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this Kelowna wine tour, we hit five wineries across the South Slopes—a scenic pocket of the Okanagan Valley where vineyards roll down to the lake and tasting rooms are spaced out enough to feel unhurried rather than rushed. The operator, Metropolis Wine Tours, actively leans into fun: they encourage guests to show up in costume (no special occasion required), throw in a yearly wine club raffle, and keep things light-hearted. Over 3 to 6 hours depending on your pace, you're driven between properties in an air-con vehicle, sampling award-winning drops at each stop and grazing on snacks. The wineries rotate—you might visit The View, Summerhill Pyramid, Spearhead, or Priest Creek, among others—so no two tours are identical.
Highlights
- Five tastings across different estates, not just a single-winery loop
- Okanagan Lake views from vineyard terraces during stops
- Costume-encouraged vibe keeps the mood playful and social
- Included snacks and bottled water break up the tasting pace
- Door-to-door pickup means zero driving stress
- Small-group format lets guides chat about local wine styles
- Mix of established names and smaller family operations
What to expect
Ben's day kicked off with a pickup from his accommodation, then a drive south to the first winery—usually one with a strong tasting room setup and views across the valley. Each stop gave us about 45 minutes to an hour: taste three or four wines, ask questions about the vineyard or winemaker, maybe wander the grounds. The pacing felt deliberate rather than tick-box; the guides weren't rushing us through. Between stops, the air-con vehicle let us decompress and chat to other guests—Ben noted the mix ranged from serious wine nerds to mates just after a fun Saturday out. Snacks appeared during transitions, which helped settle the alcohol without needing a full meal break. By stop four or five, the tasting room energy shifts; you're either locked in on a favourite or deciding which bottles to buy for later.
What travellers say
- Five wineries, not three—genuine range of producers and styles
- Included tasting fees ease the per-stop cost surprise
- Playful costume culture makes it social, not formal
- Door-to-door service removes logistics and hangover driving
- Mix of big estates and smaller family-run operations
- Snacks and water included keep pace sustainable
- Lunch not included; limited food options en route
- Some premium wines attract extra charges beyond tasting fee
- Peak summer weekends can swell group size and reduce intimacy
- Wide 3–6 hour duration window requires operator confirmation
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely fun rather than stuffy—the costume thing isn't gimmicky, it actually works because groups lean into it and loosen up. If you're new to wine, the guides explain things clearly without condescension. The route hits a good range: some big names, some smaller family wineries, so there's variety in what you're tasting and who's pouring. Small groups mean you're not herded.
Lunch isn't included, so grab something before or after—there aren't many food spots bang in the middle of the route. Some specialty wines (ice wine, reserves) may carry extra charges on top of the quoted tasting fee. Costume optional, but if everyone else shows up dressed and you didn't, you might feel a bit flat. The 3–6 hour window is wide; confirm your operator's exact itinerary so you know whether you're doing a quick three-stop or the full five. Summer weekends can draw bigger groups. Bring sunscreen and a light layer—South Slopes can be hot during the day, cool at sunset.
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.