Downtown Kelowna Walking Food Tour: A Historical & Cultural Journey with 7 Tastings and Drinks
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Kelowna
Embark on a historical and cultural journey through Downtown Kelowna with our walking food tour. Discover the city's hidden stories, meet local artisans, and indulge in 7 delicious tastings and drinks.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Laurel Packinghouse - This is where we meet outside to start the tour.
- Dolphins Statue - We stop here to talk about some peculiar art,
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort - We walk through the beautiful man made park and talk about it’s impact on Kelowna.
- The Innovation Centre - Weekdays we go to the rooftop patio for some stunning pictures
- Kasugai Japanese Garden - The amazing Kasugai Gardens are named after Kelowna’s sister city and Japan. Stocked with Koi, waterfalls, beautiful statues, and an impeccable garden there is lots to see!
- Kelowna Visitor Centre - We show guests where the tourist centre is for any other needs they may need.
- Kelowna Sails - We stop to talk about the artist and for photo ops!
- Rotary Centre for the Arts - We tell guests all about this building that is the hub of Kelowna’s Arts & Culture Scene!
- Kelowna Actors Studio - One of our favourite theatres in town, and they do dinner theatre!
What's Included
- All-inclusive tastes and drinks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our guided historical & cultural walking tours offer guests a unique way to learn about the food & culture of Kelowna through a jam-packed 3 hour local experience.
Hear the stories you won’t find in any brochure, meet the people who actually make this city so great, and taste the food that’s put Kelowna on the international culinary stage.
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With us you get the personal know-how, & local insight, from Andrew (Owner/Guide) who grew up in the area and worked in his Grandparents Okanagan Orchard.
The tour starts at the Laurel Packinghouse, and winds its way through the stunning lakeside Cultural District.
With lots of opportunities for photos/video of beautiful buildings, waterfalls, local art, Okanagan Lake, plus many other historical & cultural sights.
Along the way we include 7 delectable tantalizing tastes, plus 4 alcoholic drinks, at lovely local businesses (Dietary Needs, Non-Alcoholic, & Kids/Youth are all catered to).
Come adventure with us, and savour Downtown Kelowna!
- Not recommended for travellers with foot, knee, hip, or leg issues.
- Not recommended for travellers with a cane or walking apparatus.
Location
The Laurel Packinghouse
Ellis Street
Meet your Tour Guide/Owner - Andrew just outside the Laurel Packinghouse on the corner of Ellis Street & Cawston Avenue. He is easy to spot. A 6-foot-6 redhead, who is suited-up in company gear, and a grey backpack. Parking is available just across the road, or the Kelowna Library.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(221 Ratings)
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Lee_h
Apr 24, 2024
Awesome Andrew!! - Andrew was awesome, what a fantastic tour! Thank you. I need to say more. I need to say more. Please say a little more.
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O3353lnashleyt
Apr 23, 2024
Food Tour - Such a fun afternoon! We had amazing food and drinks & Andrew was a wonderful tour guide. Definitely recommend if you are in Kelowna.
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Dinnersonme2018
Apr 20, 2024
Awesome Food Tour! A Must Do! - Whether you’re new to the area, a tourist or a local, this is a MUST DO in Kelowna! Andrew is an incredibly knowledgeable, personable and interesting tour guide who is passionate about sharing his wealth of information about the Kelowna cultural district. The restaurants we visited along the way provided delicious, generous tastings of food and drink. We can’t wait to return to each restaurant as they were that good! Andrew is such a thorough guide, who included parking tips prior to our tour, and ensured dietary restrictions were identified. It was an easy walk, discovering hidden gems along the way, and enjoyed every moment. From train tracks to rooftops, this is well worth the cost, as can’t say enough about this fantastic experience! Thank you Andrew!
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R5831fojodiem
Apr 1, 2024
Awesome way to spend an afternoon eating, drinking and getting to know Kelowna - My husband and I went on the Walking Food Tour on March 30, 2024. We loved it. First of all, the owner, Andrew, is a very positive, upbeat person who loves Kelowna and all it has to offer. We enjoyed getting to know the local businesses and learning more about the city. I made the mistake of eating a bit prior to the tour. There was so much food and drink! We loved the variety of places he took us to. It was a wonderful way to spend a few hours getting to know the city. I highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting the city or even those who live in Kelowna.
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Swimmerbob23
Mar 29, 2024
Tasteful cultural and culinary history of Kelowna - Andrew grew up on his family farm in Kelowna and did community outreach for the local hockey team so he has deep knowledge of the history of Kelowna and the best eateries. We sampled food and drink in 6 lovely hometown establishments in the cultural district and had handcrafted gelato at the yacht club. It was well done and well worth the time
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Damian
Mar 27, 2024
Excellent tour to get to know Kelowna - Andrew is an awesome guide that made an excellent choice of local businesses with really good food and drinks. Lots of interesting facts and stories about Kelowna. We loved the tour.
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75leesas
Nov 21, 2023
A fun and flavour filled afternoon! - Kelowna's guided food walking tour was a great three-hour exploration of the city's culinary scene, perfect for an afternoon. Andrew's local insights added a personal touch to the experience. The tour combined seven tastings, showcasing the best of what Kelowna has to offer. Overall, it was a well-paced, flavorful journey that exceeded our expectations! Recommend to any local or those checking out the city.
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522braydens
Nov 20, 2023
Top Notch Experience in Kelowna - Awesome experience! Perfect for people coming to Kelowna for the first time and even if you’re a local! I’ve lived in Kelowna for 20+ years and learned a lot of new things. Andrew is such a character keeps it light and fun. Great sense of humour. Amazing value for what you actually get in the tour totally worth it. Food and drinks top notch as well. Can’t say enough good things about it. Definitely a must do while in Kelowna.
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Ronsq5210av
Nov 20, 2023
A must do while in Kelowna. - Highly recommend this experience if you’re in Kelowna . Our family had a great time with Andrew , enjoyed both his insightfulness and sense of humour as well as the variety of local found venues we visited.
Thanks so much Andrew!
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800erikkam
Nov 3, 2023
Absolutely the right choice - For one of my last days In Canada for this year I booked something really special for my sister & I.
@atasteofkelownafoodtours is a 3 hour walking & eating tour through the Downtown Culture District. I am blown away by how incredible this tour is. The tour guide Andrew is so knowledgeable and passionate about our cities history. Combine that with 7 , yea 7 local and independent restaurants with drinks & food at each stop !!! Phenomenal! I’ve lived in this neighbourhood 3 years and today I found my new favourite tea mystic shop right across the street ! I highly suggest this tour to anyone , you will not be disappointed and truthfully the weather right now is perfect for it. I did 5,550 steps and ate like a Queen 😊✨💕
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