Niagara-on-the-Lake: Premium Wine & Distillery Tour with Lunch

Three wineries, local flavors, new friends in Niagara’s vineyards

You’ll sip your way through three premium Niagara wineries—including Peller Estates and Wayne Gretzky Estates—with tastings guided by locals who actually care if you’re having fun. There’s time for a relaxed lunch (not rushed), stories from behind the scenes, and plenty of moments where you might just forget you’re on a tour at all.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable hotel pickup in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van, guided tastings at three top wineries and distilleries around Niagara-on-the-Lake—including wine and spirits at Wayne Gretzky Estates—and a reserved lunch break at Peller Estates before returning you back to your door.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit three premium wineries and distillery

• Tour Wayne Gretzky Estates
• Taste wines and spirits at Wayne Gretzky Estates
• Visit Peller Estates Winery
• Lunch or roam Peller Estates property
• Tour and taste at Peller Estates Winery
• Visit Trius Winery
• Taste wines at Trius Winery

The Experience

Someone hands me a glass before I’ve even figured out where to stand—turns out it’s our guide, Mark, who’s already grinning like we’re old friends. The van (black Mercedes, which felt fancier than I expected) had barely cooled off from the drive through Niagara-on-the-Lake when we stepped into Peller Estates. There’s this gentle hush inside, broken by the clink of glasses and that low hum people make when they taste something good. I tried their Riesling first—cold against my palm, a little sweet—and Mark nudged me to look out at the vines. “Four generations,” he said, pointing at a family photo on the wall. I didn’t expect to feel much about wine families but… well, here I am thinking about it still.

Lunch was unhurried—just enough time to wander outside and snap photos of the rows (I got mud on my shoes but nobody cared). At Trius Winery, someone in our group tried to pronounce “appellation” and completely botched it; we all laughed and even the staff joined in. The air smelled like cut grass and something floral—maybe wildflowers or just spring coming on strong. Their red had this earthy thing going on that lingered longer than I thought it would. Not sure if I’m describing it right but you know what I mean if you’ve tasted wine that makes you pause mid-sentence.

Wayne Gretzky Estates was last—whisky barrels stacked up behind glass and hockey memorabilia tucked everywhere (my dad would’ve loved it). Our tasting here included both wine and spirits; honestly, I wasn’t sure about whisky after all that wine but gave it a go anyway. The guide told us about Gretzky’s superstitions—burying coins under the ice for luck—and for some reason that stuck with me more than any tasting note. By then we were all swapping stories like old friends, which is maybe the real point of these day trips around Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Top questions

Which wineries are included in this Niagara wine tour?

Peller Estates Winery, Trius Winery, and Wayne Gretzky Estates are all included.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

The tour includes a lunch reservation at Peller Estates where you can purchase food.

Are hotel pickups available for this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from any accommodation in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake.

What time does the tour start?

Pickups in Niagara Falls are between 11:00-11:15am; in Niagara-on-the-Lake between 11:25-11:45am.

Does this tour include both wine and spirit tastings?

Yes, Wayne Gretzky Estates offers both wine and spirit tastings as part of the experience.

How many tastings are included at each location?

Tastings are included at each winery or distillery stop during the tour.

Is transportation air-conditioned?

Yes, all vehicles used for transport are air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinters.

Can I join if I'm not staying in a hotel?

You can be picked up from any Airbnb or BnB address within Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake.