Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings & 4 Drinks

Summary

Kelowna’s lakeside flavors and stories on foot with a local

You’ll wander downtown Kelowna with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, sampling fresh bread at Sprout bakery, sipping cocktails on a rooftop patio, pausing for peace in Kasugai Gardens, and sharing laughs over tacos and gelato by the lake. Expect honest flavors, surprising moments, and maybe even new friends along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I almost bailed when Andrew (the tallest ginger I’ve ever seen) waved at us outside the Laurel Packinghouse. Something about group tours usually makes me nervous — but within five minutes, he had us laughing about his grandparents’ orchard and pointing out weird street art I’d walked past a dozen times without noticing. There was this mural of a bear that apparently has its own saga in Kelowna lore. Didn’t expect to care, but now I do.

The first tasting hit me right away — fresh bread from Sprout bakery, still warm. The smell alone could knock you sideways. Pete was behind the counter kneading dough, and Ava popped out to say hi; she told us they got married right there in the bakery three weeks after opening (I mean… talk about commitment). We tried their sourdough with some tangy Okanagan preserves. After that, it’s kind of a blur of flavors: wood-fired pizza from an oven shaped like an apple (yes, really), a smoky cocktail on a rooftop patio with views that made me forget my phone for once, then Izzy’s tacos that tasted like someone’s abuela actually made them.

Andrew never rushed us — he’d pause to let us linger by the lake or sneak into Kasugai Gardens where koi swirled under little bridges and everything just… slowed down. The tea house stop was almost too peaceful; I caught myself zoning out to the smell of loose leaf blends while some locals chatted quietly in Mandarin nearby. Li laughed when I tried to pronounce one of the teas — probably butchered it but she was nice about it.

By the time we reached the gelato at Kelowna Yacht Club (house-made, creamy as anything), I wasn’t even hungry anymore but couldn’t say no. There’s something about eating by the water with strangers who suddenly feel like friends. Honestly, I still think about that view — sunlight flickering off Okanagan Lake while Andrew told one last story about how the boardwalk came to be. It wasn’t perfect; my feet hurt by the end and I spilled wine on my shirt at BNA (don’t ask), but it felt real. That’s what stuck with me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kelowna walking food and culture tour

• Meet outside Laurel Packinghouse
• Discuss Kelowna street art
• Walk lakeside park and learn history
• Visit rooftop patio for city views
• Explore Kasugai Gardens
• Visit lakeside park and hear bear story
• Enjoy gelato at Kelowna Yacht Club
• Experience BNA building attractions
• Relax at loose leaf tea house
• Visit Sprout Artisan Bakery
• Eat wood fired pizza at cafe
• Dine with fresh margaritas at Izzy's

Top questions

How long does the Kelowna walking food tour last?

The tour lasts around three hours from start to finish.

Are all food & drinks included in this Kelowna food tour?

Yes, all seven tastings and four drink stops are included in your booking price.

Where does the Kelowna food tour start?

The meeting point is outside Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna.

Is this walking food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

What kinds of drinks are offered during the tour?

You’ll get a full-size craft cocktail, local beer tasting, special cocktail sample, and glass of wine; non-alcoholic options available too.

Are children or families welcome on this Kelowna tasting tour?

Yes! Kids are welcome—there are non-alcoholic drinks and stroller access throughout.

What should I bring or wear for this food tour?

Comfortable shoes are recommended since you’ll be walking through downtown Kelowna for several hours.

Does this Kelowna walking food tour run year-round?

Certain stops like Kasugai Gardens or rooftop patios are seasonal (mid-March to mid-October); check dates if you want those highlights.

What’s included

Your day includes all seven tastings plus four drink stops—think fresh sourdough at Sprout bakery, cocktails on a rooftop patio overlooking downtown Kelowna, wood-fired pizza from an apple-shaped oven, tacos inspired by Mexico City family recipes, house-made gelato by Okanagan Lake—and you’ll be guided by Andrew or another local who knows every shortcut and story along the way. No need to worry about extra costs: everything you eat or drink is part of your booking.