Niagara-on-the-Lake: Private Wine Tour in Classic English Cab

Classic cab rides, vineyard strolls & honest Ontario wines

You’ll roll through Niagara-on-the-Lake in a classic English cab, taste wines at four unique wineries with local hosts, and enjoy a picnic lunch among vineyards. Expect small surprises—a warm laugh from your guide, new flavors in your glass—and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Niagara-on-the-Lake, guided tastings at four local wineries with three or four wines at each stop, bottled water throughout, and a picnic-style lunch ordered ahead—plus plenty of stories from your driver along the way before heading back in your classic English cab.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Niagara-on-the-Lake wine tasting tour

• Visit Reif Estate Winery
• Wine tasting at Fantastic Estate winery
• Enjoy picnic style lunch
• Visit popular farm based winery
• Visit family owned winery by two brothers

The Experience

I never thought I’d ride through Niagara-on-the-Lake in a classic English cab, but there we were—windows down, the countryside rolling past, and our driver (Paul, who grew up around here) pointing out old stone houses and telling us which ones had the best holiday lights. The air smelled like cut grass and something sweet from the vineyards. First stop was Reif Estate Winery—one of the oldest around—and even though I’ve done tastings before, this felt different. Maybe it was the way their sommelier talked about each glass like it was a person you could get to know if you just paid attention.

At the second winery, I tried an icewine that tasted like apricots and cold mornings. I probably made a face—our guide laughed and said most people do on their first sip. Lunch showed up as these picnic baskets with sandwiches better than any picnic I’ve ever packed myself (I still think about that bread). We ate outside under some trees while a couple of locals debated which year’s vintage was “actually drinkable,” which made me feel like maybe wine people are just regular people after all.

The last two stops blurred together a bit—lots of laughter, someone’s dog running between the vines, my friend trying to pronounce “Gewürztraminer” (she gave up). The family-run place at the end had two brothers pouring samples; one told stories about his dad learning winemaking from scratch. By then, the sun was slanting low and everything felt kind of golden. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed or to care about grape varietals, but honestly? It was just fun being driven around with zero stress about directions or driving home after all that wine.

Top questions

How long is the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine tour?

The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is lunch included during the private wine tour?

Yes, a picnic-style lunch is included and guests pre-order from a menu sent before the tour day.

How many wineries do we visit on this tour?

You’ll visit four different wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Does this wine tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Are children allowed on this Niagara-on-the-Lake wine tour?

Infants and small children can join if accompanied by adults; minimum age for tastings is 19 years.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included for all guests throughout the day.

Can I bring my service animal on this private wine tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.