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City centre Kelowna Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Drinks

By A Taste Of Kelowna Food Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$110 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Our “#1 Rated” historical & cultural walking tour offers guests a unique way to learn about the food & culture of Kelowna through a jam-packed three-hour local experience.

Hear the stories you won't find in any brochure, meet the people who actually make this city so great, & taste the food/drinks that put Kelowna on the international culinary stage.

With us you get the personal know-how, & local insight, from Andrew (Owner/Guide) who started this business 4 years ago. Andrew grew up in the Okanagan and worked at his Grandparents Orchard in Oyama.

The tour starts at the historic Laurel Packinghouse, and winds its way through the stunning lakeside Cultural District. Soak in the picturesque Waterfront Boardwalk on Okanagan Lake, discover local art, secret gardens, waterfalls, and so much more!

Along the way we include 7 tantalising tastes & 4 drink visits at the loveliest local businesses (Adult Drinks, Non-Alcoholic, & Kids are all catered to). Come savour City centre Kelowna!

Activity location

  • The Laurel Packinghouse
    • 1304 Ellis St
    • V1Y 1Z8, Kelowna, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Laurel Packinghouse
    • 1304 Ellis Street
    • V1Y 1Z9, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Group/Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h

Historic & Cultural
Duration: 3 hours: We are on Okanagan time so expect to be 15 minutes or so overtime.
We include 7 tastings/drinks: We taste Baked Goods, Loose Leaf Tea, South Korean/Italian Fusion, Homestyle Italian, Fruit Liquers, Gelato, & Local Beer!
Cultural District: We stay inside Kelowna's historic Cultural District. Learn how a fruit centred industrial area turned into a cultural scene!

Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$110.49 x 6 AdultsAU$662.94

Total
Price is AU$662.94
Kelowna Cultural Food Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h

Duration: 3 hours: We are on Okanagan time so expect to be 15 minutes over time ;)
We include 7 tastings : We taste a variety from Baked Goods, Tea, Korean/Italian Fusion, Homestyle Italian, Gelato, Beer, Mexican, Burgers & More!
Kelowna Cultural District: We stay inside Kelowna's historic Cultural District. Learn how a fruit industrial area turned into a thriving cultural scene!

Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
AU$116.07 x 1 AdultAU$116.07

Total
Price is AU$116.07

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTastes & Drinks are all included :)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with foot, knee, hip, or leg issues.
  • Not recommended for travellers with a cane or walking apparatus.

Activity itinerary

The Laurel Packinghouse
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This is where we meet outside to start the tour. Look for our sandwich board sign, and Andrew (tall ginger) standing out front.
Dolphins Statue
  • 3m
We stop here to talk about some peculiar street art in Kelowna.
Waterfront Park
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We walk through the stunning lakeside park and talk about its impact on Kelowna over the past 30 years.
The Innovation Centre
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Weekdays we go to the rooftop patio for some stunning pictures when the patio is open. April 15th-to-October 15th yearly our groups are able to see a 360 view of City centre Kelowna.
Kasugai Japanese Garden
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
The hidden Kasugai Gardens are named after Kelowna's sister city in Japan. Stocked with Koi, waterfalls, Japanese sculptures, and impeccable gardens! Lots to see and learn here!
Kelowna Visitor Centre (Pass by)
We show guests where the tourist centre is for any other needs they may need while here.
Kelowna Sails (Pass by)
We stop to talk about the artist and how our boardwalk came to be.
Rotary Centre for the Arts (Pass by)
We tell guests all about this building that is the hub of Kelowna's Arts & Culture Scene!
The Stuart Park
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gorgeous lakeside park dedicated to a famous mayor. Here we will hear the storey of the bear in Kelowna, and how our breathtaking boardwalk came to be.
KYC
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Kelowna Yacht Club makes houss-made Gelato for us on every tour as we sit lakeside in an award winning building, with an even better view!
Curious Cafe
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
They had to shut the street down to get their GIANT apple shaped pizza oven from Italy inside! This place is as authentic as it gets. They cure meat in the front window, have an old Italian meat slicer, coffee maker, and use wood from local orchards for the fire. It's a can't miss stop with a hidden speakeasy, and an alcoholic drink to accompany your pizza.
BNA Brewing Co.
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
A two storey historic brick building is now the super unique BNA! The owner loves Northwest Canada, and The Tragically Hip. The place is full with its own brewery, 10 Pin Bowling Alley, Bocce Court, Vintage Arcade, Burger Bar, Airstream Caravan, and way more! One of our guests favourite stops!
Chaibaba
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Our hidden gem on tour! Often times we have to drag people out of this loose leaf tea house, as the aroma, vibes, and peacefulness takes over! A place you won't soon forget, and will likely be back over and over again! Like us :)
Bliss Bakery - Ellis Street
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Bliss Bakery is a husband and wife owned and operated Bakery for the past 18 years. Barry bakes every single night, and what they don't sell goes to the Food Bank. Outstanding people, treating our guests like royalty every time :)
Gather Restaurant
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Our high-end Italian-Korean fusion stop on tour is always a place our guests go back for lunch and dinner too! Chef Sung uses an open kitchen to show his cooking style in a cool and relaxed atmosphere! Be prepared to be wowed with smoke, flames, and first class service! My mom's favourite stop on tour :)
El Taquero - Tacos, Tequila & Catering
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Izzy from Mexico brings his heritage to life at El Taquero with every dish! Always one of our guests favourite spots. Guests always rave about going back for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Laurel Packinghouse
    • 1304 Ellis St
    • V1Y 1Z8, Kelowna, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Laurel Packinghouse
    • 1304 Ellis Street
    • V1Y 1Z9, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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