Our guided walking and tasting tours combine cultural commentary and historical facts with tantalizing food specialties from local artisans. Tour guests will sample signature dishes and beverages from restaurants, cafes, mom-and-pop shops, and even food trucks – all specially selected for the guests’ dining pleasure. Tours are a great way for locals and visitors to the Okanagan to experience the outstanding food options the area has to offer, meet the talents behind the scene, hear how the dishes were prepared, and learn more about Kelowna and area. Each tour lasts approximately 3 hours and will visit 5-6 restaurants. Trust us, no one leaves hungry!

Food lovers, ‘foodies’, food explorers, and regular people! Our tours are designed for anyone that loves great food and loves to discover the hidden gems and interesting stories of the Okanagan. If you are in search of delicious food establishments, history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings, that is what you will find on all of our tours. Whether you are from the area or just visiting, married or single, on a first date or have been together forever, socializing with friends and family or on a company outing, our tours offer a lot for everyone.

A ‘foodie’ is an affectionate term for anyone who enjoys food! Food lovers, ‘foodies’, food explorers, and regular people! Our tours are designed for anyone.

All food tastings are all included in the cost of the tour. There are 5-6 delicious food tasting stops on each tour and Okanagan Foodie Tours has assisted with the selection of the samples and covered all costs. For those eateries offering beverages, the price has already been worked into the price as well. It will be your choice whether or not to partake!

If you are visiting from out of town, we highly recommend taking an Okanagan Foodie Tour at the beginning of your visit to allow plenty of time to revisit the wonderful restaurants you discover during the tour, and to take advantage of the exclusive privileges offered to you.

Yes, yes, yes! Definitely! Locals can often get in a rut of always going to the same restaurants. An Okanagan Foodie Tour allows you to indulge in different specialties from various locations you may not try on your own. Relish this opportunity and you may find a new favorite to return to later for the full meal experience! We are certain Kelowna locals will discover new flavors and learn things about their city that they did not know before their tour.

Whether you are a single traveler or a local single, our tours provide something fun and different to do in the Okanagan. Our tours appeal to adventurous and sociable people, those excited to try amazing food. People who are open to meeting new people and making new friends! We like to think of each tour group as its own family, exploring the city and breaking bread together. If you are open to having a great time and turning strangers into friends, you will have a wonderful time on an Okanagan Foodie Tour.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. This is necessary to assist the restaurants with preparation, and to ensure you get the tour you want on the day you want. Buy early as tours do sell out.

The Patios ‘n Pubs tour includes pub stops with a requirement that all guests be 19+. We recommend in general that foodie tours be an adult experience. The tours are approximately 3 hours long with a walk of about 2.5 kilometers. We feel our tours are more suited as adult entertainment but also understand they may appeal to teenagers. Please Contact us to discuss further.

No. As with a concert or sporting event, your ticket price guarantees your spot on the tour. The restaurants will prepare the same amount of food no matter the age of the guest.

Okanagan Foodie Tours will make every effort to accommodate wheelchairs. If you cannot climb stairs, have a mobility issue or plan on using a wheelchair, please notify us in the Comment section so that we are able to make suitable arrangements for you. We will contact you prior to the tour to confirm the accessibility arrangements with you.

Typically our tours consist of between 2-10 guests. However, larger groups can always be accommodated. To arrange a group tour of more than 10 people, please call our office for details.

We will do our best to provide a refund or reschedule if you give us enough notice. If less than 48 hours notice, unfortunately no. Once you have registered for a tour the restaurants are notified and meals are planned and prepared. An option would be to sell your ticket yourself or send someone in your place.

We do not officially offer a waiting list. However, you may email or call us at 250-808-9890 if you are intent on joining a tour as we may be able to accommodate a single person or couple on short notice. Tours will be marked as ‘Sold Out’ when they are at capacity.

Cold water will be supplied at most establishments along the way, and you are welcome to bring a refillable water bottle. Depending on the tour you have signed up for beverages may be included, and additional beverages can be purchased at most locations

Okanagan Foodie Tours’ restaurants serve enough food that for most participants a meal afterwards is not necessary. And that is the truth!
All food tastings are all included in the cost of the tour. You will have sample plates from 5-6 restaurants on each tour. Each tasting has been chosen and paid for by Okanagan Foodie Tours based on what we think is the best of the best in the neighborhood. At the end of the tour, most people are pleasantly full and a meal afterwards is not necessary.

At the end of the tour, most people are pleasantly full and a meal afterwards is not necessary. In addition to feeling full, our goal is to introduce you to some interesting, new and even old school food items in each neighborhood. Some foods might be familiar and other might be a new experience for you!

We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions for our guests, as long as we are made aware in advance. When you book your tour please indicate in the comments section what type of dietary needs you have. This information will be shared with the restaurants. Since portions and selections of sample plates are already pre-determined, every restaurant may or may not be able to change the plan up on short notice, but we will do our best to make this a wonderful experience for all our guests. Our Foodie Tours have been designed to highlight the best and most unique aspects of each establishment. Unfortunately, there isn’t always a “next best” option that also meets the special dietary needs of each of our guests. Since we have your health (and palate!) in mind, we truly appreciate your understanding on this issue.

Typically our tours consist of between 2-10 guests. However, larger groups can always be accommodated. To arrange a group tour of more than 10 people, please call our office for details

Of course there are! Your tour guide will keep you very happy and comfortable and let you know when the next restroom opportunity is coming up.

Not more than you can handle! Tours take approximately 3 hours and we spend 20-25 minutes in each restaurant so guests get a chance to rest. We walk at a leisurely pace and highly recommend everyone wear comfortable walking shoes!

Please note there may be some stairs that we navigate during the tour. If stairs are a problem for you or any of your guests, please indicate this in the Comment section when you purchase your tickets so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

Yes, all our tours are held rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside all of the establishments on the tour. We are only outdoors for 5-10 minutes between stops. You should still dress appropriately for the day’s weather conditions. In rare circumstance that a tour must be cancelled due to weather, we will notify guests directly.

Please refer to your tour’s page for parking suggestions. Note that tours run approximately 3 hours so if using parking meters, ensure you have sufficiently covered your timeframe with the tour. Note that many meters have a 2 hour limit!

Tours are designed to finish as close as possible to where they begin. Okanagan Foodie Tour guides will be happy to provide directions after the tour. Return trips will likely be just a short walk depending on where you parked.

Okanagan Foodie Tours will be covering gratuities for the restaurant personnel. Whether or not you wish to tip your tour guide is completely up to you. Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected!

Absolutely! In fact, please take lots of pictures and then upload them to our Facebook page or Instagram them! We too will take pictures and share them – just in case you forget your camera!

Yes, Private Group Tours are available for all of our tours and we will work with you to design the perfect group event. To learn more, please visit our Private Group Tours page and submit a Private Group Tour Request Form. We will respond to your enquiry promptly.

Sorry, tours are only offered in English at this time. If you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour, please contact Nancy at 250-808-9890 to confirm.

Sorry, due to the various food establishments we visit (and the associated rules and regulations), pets are not allowed on our tours with the exception of service dogs.