Niagara Wine Tour: Lunch, 4 Wineries & Pickup Included

Summary

Cheese plates, woodfire pizza and lakeside tastings on a relaxed Niagara afternoon

You’ll taste award-winning wines at four different Niagara wineries, snack on local cheeses, and share woodfire pizza for lunch—all with pickup included so you can relax between stops. Expect friendly guides who know their stuff and plenty of small moments: laughter over spilled glasses, lake breezes, and unexpected flavor pairings that stick with you after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I remember is our driver—Mike—grinning at us like he already knew we’d have a good time. He handed me a cold bottle of water (bless) and asked if anyone actually knew the difference between Riesling and Pinot Gris. Someone tried to answer but honestly, most of us just laughed. The van smelled faintly like fresh bread from the bakery down the street. We were off to our first stop, Pillitteri Estates Winery, where the walls are covered in medals—literally hundreds—and I tried not to look too clueless as we tasted something they called “icewine.” It’s sweeter than I expected, almost syrupy but in a good way? The guide there explained how the grapes freeze on the vine—she made it sound almost poetic.

By the second winery (I think it was Konzelmann), we’d started chatting like old friends. The lake breeze was cool enough that I wished I’d brought another layer. Our host poured samples and told us about his family moving from Germany decades ago, and how Niagara-on-the-Lake’s climate is just right for certain grapes. There was this moment when someone dropped a glass (not me!) and everyone gasped before bursting out laughing—no one cared, really. At Bella Terra Vineyards later on, we sat outside with a cheese plate that had this blue cheese so strong I could smell it before I even picked it up. Paired with their Pinot Noir? Weirdly perfect.

I didn’t expect to love the woodfire pizza lunch as much as I did—it came out piping hot with charred edges and lots of fresh basil. Eating outside under those big umbrellas while looking out over rows of vines… it felt simple but special. Our guide joked about being “pizza sommeliers” for the day (I’m stealing that line). The whole tour only took about five hours but somehow felt longer—in a good way—like we squeezed in more than just wine tastings.

On the ride back through Niagara-on-the-Lake, Mike pointed out an old peach stand he used to visit as a kid. Something about that stuck with me—the mix of old stories and new flavors all crammed into one afternoon. If you want a Niagara wine tour without losing your whole day to buses or crowds, this is probably it. Still think about that blue cheese sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Niagara wine tour with tastings and lunch

• Visit Pillitteri Estates Winery
• Enjoy wine tasting at Konzelmann Estate Winery
• Stop at Bella Terra Vineyards for tasting
• Tour Queenston Mile Vineyard and taste wines
• Have artisan woodfire pizza lunch
• Sample gourmet cheese plate

Top questions

How long does the Niagara wine tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

How many wineries are visited during the lunch wine tour?

The tour includes stops at four different Niagara wineries.

Is lunch included on this Niagara wine tour?

Yes, an artisan woodfire pizza lunch with salad is included during the tour.

Are cheese tastings part of this wine tour?

A gourmet cheese sample plate is served at one of the winery stops.

Does the tour include pickup in Niagara Falls or NOTL?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at a single location within Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake are included.

Are children or infants allowed on this wine tour?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed.

Are service animals permitted on this Niagara wine experience?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is public transportation nearby for this wine tasting tour?

Public transportation options are available near pickup points.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off within Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake, all fees and taxes covered up front, guided visits to four top wineries with 12–16 tastings total, bottled water throughout, a gourmet cheese plate at one stop, plus shareable artisan woodfire pizza and salad for lunch—so you can just focus on sipping and savoring without worrying about logistics.