I operate all year round 7-days/week.

I may need to ‘pause’ services on occasion, for personal, or due to any Health Canada regulations. Please check periodically for updates.

You will be transported in a 2018 Ford transit van XLT, 9-seated.

Primary vehicle carries a max. 9-passengers +driver (Amanda is your guide and driver).

Minimum tour group is 4-passengers on weekends Fri, Sat, Sundays. Weekday tours M-Thrs accommodates touring minimum of two passengers.

I welcome all age groups and love to schedule quality family outings and support family bonding time.

*You have to be 19 years of age by Canadian law to drink alcohol.

*Glass O’ Wine Tours has the right to request proof of age.

I visit all the wineries within the Niagara Region, don’t forget the breweries too!

There are approx. #88 wineries in the entire Niagara Region, #28 of those located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Benchlands boasts over #50 vineyards, sub-appellations: Niagara Lakeshore, Beamsville Bench, Grimsby, Vineland, Jordan Valley, St. Catharines.

There are also 17+ breweries/distilleries and Cider Houses to choose from!

*2023-24 is excited to welcome the birth of new venues throughout Niagara!

The number of venues visited is based on your tour package selection.

FULL-day Tours = 4 venues

HALF-day Tours = 3 venues

Visit ‘Tour Menu’ to view pre-selected tour packages https://glassowinetours.com/tour-packages/

Standard number of wine tastings are normally 3/pp, however, some venues offer tasting flights of 4x samples. Volume of samples are usually 1oz pours, but there are a few venues that offer a more generous 1.5oz pour.

Half-day Tour: 3/venues = 9-12 tastings

Full day Tour: 4/venues = 12-16 tastings

Leave the entire planning and reservations to me!

Book online to reserve your special calendar dates https://glassowinetours.com/book/

Contact Amanda for any additional questions before placing your booking https://glassowinetours.com/contact-us/

Along with our pre-selected tour packages, Guests can substitute any venue with any other; additional tasting fee/s may be adjusted to the tour pricing depending on client choice

You can also personalize your own tour by choosing ‘Plan Your Route’ https://glassowinetours.com/product/planyourroute/

All selected venues are planned based on availability.

I come to you! round trip pick-up/drop-off wherever your accommodations are within the Niagara Region. One primary pick-up location per booking.

*Additional gas surcharges apply below:

– outside of the Niagara Region boundaries.

– multiple pick-up/drop-off locations.

– An alternative drop-off location as previously set out.

I most certainly do!

I visit any of the #17+ breweries within Niagara for you to enjoy a variety of craft beers https://niagaraaletrail.com/map-3/

You can even opt for the ‘Mix-n’-Brew’ tour package and combine a visit to both breweries and wineries.

Yes, you can.  I do not post any photos taken by me without client authorization

*my photo release waiver applies.

Half-day tours: ~4hrs+

Full-day tours: ~6hrs+

Time blocks includes pick up and drop off.

*visit my Tour Menu for pre-selected tour options https://glassowinetours.com/tour-packages/

Normally a private tasting reservation lasts about 45mins, depending on which winery we are visiting, each venue has their own reservation time policy.

Reservation time blocks for wine flight sampling is normally 20-30mins.

I allow ~1-hr window at each venue for retail shopping, picture taking, bathroom breaks, and to simply enjoy the grounds following your wine tasting experience

Tipping your pourer is always appreciated, especially if you have received great service.  Whatever group size, if you’re served additional wine samples beyond the fixed list, please consider tipping.

A reservation is required for private tours of a facility and grounds and are conducted by a Sommelier or senior Wine Consultant. You will sample wine/s as you tour the grounds and vineyards. This is a highly recommended educational experience!

Not all wineries offer ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours.  Glass O’ Wine Tours is familiar with those that do offer this experience.

To note: Indoor tours of the barrel rooms and wine processing areas are not open to the public during the harvest season (September to October is typically the harvest period for Niagara wineries), however, there are some wineries that have viewing areas of their production facility when havest is active.

I recommend you dress appropriately according to the weather forecast and wear comfy footwear. Layering is best and bring along a jacket for any outdoor tours.

Any personal belongings left on the vehicle during your tour are secured *Glass O’ Wine Tours is not responsible for lost or stolen items

Complimentary items provided:

• First Aid Kit
• Hand sanitizers & wipes
• Sanitized throws for the outdoor/firepit experiences
• Light snacks-on-the-go *peanut allergy alert
• Distilled and sparkling waters
• Umbrellas

Most certainly. I love to partake in your special private event, whether that be a wedding, birthday or anniversary celebrations, heading to a concert, and all private functions touring around Niagara Region.

Also, wine club member planning your own itinerary and require transportation?  Vehicle-for-Hire is available on an hourly rate.

For more details on Vehicle-for-Hire visit https://glassowinetours.com/service-desk/

I accept all methods of payment and receipts are provided:

• Major credit cards *Swipe transactions, or invoiced, via Square
• Direct debit
• E-transfers
• Cash

I absolutely support teetotalism and invite you to join in the fun and experience regardless.

A $75 seat fee applies to none-drinkers.

Some wineries serve non-alcoholic wines or ciders and those that do not, I offer complementary water and a variety of juices during your trip.

Unless we hit a snowstorm or hurricane, I operate in all inclement weather.  Weather cancellations are the call of Glass O’ Wine Tours and/or venues.

100% refunds are given, including deposit, for trip cancellations made by Glass O’ Wine Tours, or by the call of venues.

Hotels and Airbnb’s in Niagara can be reviewed through the below links, also there is a list of places to stay under ‘My Blog’ ‘Partners’: https://glassowinetours.com/featured-partners/

https://www.kayak.co.uk/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.26896.hotel.ksp

https://www.airbnb.ca/niagara-falls-canada/stays

Many would say “are you crazy”?…. I say, YES! and why wouldn’t you?

In general, most wineries are family friendly.

Glass O’ Wine Tours will select venues that embrace family time and to ensure you are comfortable in the setting.  To enjoy a day-trip to wineries with your kiddies, I highly recommend visiting wineries that offer some form of catering to help keep entertained.

The bonus of touring with your kiddies is not having to rush back to relieve the babysitter!

I am a pet-friendly guide, and myself a dog owner.

Glass O’ Wine Tours offers K9-Tours https://glassowinetours.com/product/pet-tours/ so you can spend an afternoon sipping on award winning wines and have your companion by your side instead of waiting for you to return home.

We respect the dog friendly policy at each venue; leashed dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating areas at many wineries, but may not always be allowed in buildings. There are a selected few that allow pets to join you indoors, just ask Amanda.

If you want to experience a backstage tour, Amanda is standing by to walk your dog  whilst you enjoy your guided tour and retail shopping.

Cheers to the dog friendly wineries in Ontario!

Amanda works best to accommodate your preferred pick-up time.  However, it depends on whether you choose to go on a HALF-day or FULL-day tour, and your location of pick-up.

Winery operating times differ; few open at 10:00am, most open at 11:00am and close by 5:00pm. Operating hours change during different seasons. Most wineries stay open later during the summer season (6:00, some even 7:00pm)

Breweries normally open by noon and remain open till approx. 9pm, sometimes 10:00pm.

Glass O’ Wine Tours is owned and operated by me, Amanda (Mandy) Hamilton; I myself schedule, reserve, and host your tour so you know you’re in good hands from start to tour ending!

My knowledge of wine and the wine tourism industry is forever growing.  I highly recommend your wine related questions are best answered by certified Sommeliers and Wine Consultants at the wineries we visit, they are the experts!

A $75 non-refundable Booking Deposit is required to secure your calendar date and is not applied to your total tour package.

A 48 hours cancellation notice is required for Mon-Fri tours to be issued a full refund, minus your booking deposit, minus any transaction fees charged to Glass O’ Wine Tours.

A 14-day cancellation notice is required for Saturday and Sunday tours to be issued a refund, minus the booking deposit, minus any transaction fees charged to Glass O’ Wine Tours.

No refunds are issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the start of any booking.

No refunds are issued under any circumstances for no call and no shows.