Kelowna Top 5 Food Tour with Drinks: Downtown Tastings

Five downtown restaurants, one afternoon, your appetite satisfied

A fully guided food tour through downtown Kelowna and its cultural district, stopping at five restaurants for authentic local cuisine: Mexican tacos from El Taquero, wood-fired Neopolitan pizza from Antico, award-winning BBQ, Asian fusion, and creative fare at Central Kitchen + Bar. Each stop includes substantial portions and two alcoholic pairings (cocktails or local beer) thoughtfully matched to the food. The tour runs three hours with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kelowna downtown food tasting tour

• Enjoy Mexican tacos and cocktails
• Taste wood fired Neopolitan pizza
• Savor award-winning Tennessee BBQ
• Try authentic Asian fusion dishes
• Dine at Central Kitchen + Bar

The experience

The tour moves through downtown Kelowna on foot, stopping at five restaurants chosen for what they represent about the city's food scene. El Taquero's tacos come from family recipes inspired by Mexico City street stands, paired with margaritas or beer. Antico ranks among Canada's top three pizzerias and bakes every pizza fresh in a wood-fired oven custom-built in Naples, with dough that rises for 24 to 36 hours. The third stop serves award-winning, applewood-smoked BBQ. The fourth is an Asian fusion kitchen known for dishes you won't find elsewhere in Kelowna. The final stop is Central Kitchen + Bar, a locally owned restaurant in the cultural district that has become central to how the city eats and gathers.

Substantial portions at each stop mean you won't leave hungry. Two alcoholic beverages are included and curated to enhance what you're eating: the operator notes margaritas pair the Mexican course, and local beer and craft cocktails round out the rest. The guide leads the group through the route and explains what makes each restaurant matter to Kelowna's food identity. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Five authentic Kelowna food experiences with substantial portions at each stop.
• two curated alcoholic beverages (cocktails or local beer) paired to enhance the food.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the route through downtown Kelowna and the cultural district.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Under 19: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vivid Tours

Is this one for you?You'll move through five downtown restaurants at the guide's pace with a group. Book this if you want a structured itinerary where the guide selects dishes and handles transitions between stops. Must be 19+ for wine pairings.

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Top questions

What kind of food will I actually eat on this Kelowna food tour?

Five stops showcase different cuisines: Mexican tacos from El Taquero, wood-fired Neopolitan pizza from Antico, Tennessee-style BBQ, Asian fusion, and modern comfort food at Central Kitchen + Bar. Each stop serves substantial portions, so the portions add up across the afternoon.

Are drinks included in the Kelowna food tour price?

Yes, two alcoholic beverages are included and paired with the food: margaritas with the Mexican course, and craft cocktails or local beer at the other stops.

How long does the downtown Kelowna food tour take?

The tour runs three hours and covers five stops through downtown Kelowna and the cultural district on foot.

What makes Antico's pizza different from other pizzerias?

Antico is rated among Canada's top three pizzerias you must try before you die. Every pizza is made fresh to order from naturally leavened dough that rises at room temperature for 24 to 36 hours, then cooked in a wood-fired oven custom-built in Naples, which produces a charred yet soft and light crust.