I operate all year round 7-days/week.
We have 3 transit vehicles to choose from.
#2-9 passenger 2018 Ford transit van XLT
#10-14 passenger
#10-22 passenger
Primary vehicle carries a max. 9-passengers +driver.
Amanda would be your host and driver.
Larger transit vehicles accommodate #10-22 passengers
We 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.
We visit all the wineries within the Niagara Region, don’t forget the breweries too!
There are approx. #100 wineries in the entire Niagara Region, #36 of those located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Benchlands boasts over #56 vineyards, sub-appellations: Niagara Lakeshore, Beamsville Bench, Grimsby, Vineland, Jordan Valley, St. Catharines.
There are also 20+ breweries/distilleries and Cider Houses to choose from!
*2025-26 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
Book online to reserve your special calendar dates https://glassowinetours.com/book/
Leave the entire planning and reservations to Amanda!
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 of choice. Additional tasting fee/s may be adjusted to the tour pricing depending on client choice/s
You can also personalize your own tour by choosing ‘Plan Your Route’ https://glassowinetours.com/product/planyourroute/
All reservations are made upon availability.
We 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 for:
– outside of the Niagara Region boundaries.
– multiple pick-up/drop-off locations.
Absolutely you can. We also do not post any photos taken by Glass O’ Wine Tours without client authorization.
*photo release waiver applies.
Half-day tours: ~4hrs+
Full-day tours: ~6hrs+
Time blocks includes pick up and drop off.
*visit the Tour Menu for pre-selected tour options https://glassowinetours.com/tour-packages/
Normally a private tasting reservation lasts approx 45mins, depending on which winery we are visiting.
A private Wine Tour can take 45-60mins. Each venue has their own reservation time policy.
Tipping & Gratuity is totally volunteer
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 wines 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.
We 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:
- Light snacks-on-the-go *peanut allergy alert
- Distilled and sparkling waters
- Umbrellas
- First Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizers & wipes
- Blanket throws for the outdoor/firepit experiences
Most certainly. We 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/
We accept all methods of payment and receipts are provided:
- Major credit cards *Swipe transactions, or invoiced, via Square
- Direct debit
- E-transfers
- Cash
We absolutely support teetotalism and invite you to join in the fun and experience regardless.
A $75 seat fee applies to non-drinkers.
Some wineries serve non-alcoholic wines or ciders and those that do not, We offer complementary distilled and sparkling water during your trip.
Unless we hit a snowstorm or hurricane, we operate in all inclement weather. Weather cancellations are the call of Glass O’ Wine Tours and/or venues.
100% refunds are given 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
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, we 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!
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. Times are flexible depending 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 (6:00pm some even 7:00pm)
Breweries normally remain open till approx. 9pm, sometimes 10:00pm.
Amanda’s knowledge of wine and the wine tourism industry is forever growing but will also recommend your wine related questions are best answered by certified Sommeliers and Wine Consultants at the wineries we visit, they are the experts!
A 7-day cancellation notice is required for refunds.
No refunds are issued for cancellations made within 7-days of your tour date.
No refunds are issued under any circumstances for no call and no shows.
Spring and Fall are your best options for milder, yet enjoyable temperatures. There are also more outdoor activities going on than during the winter. Spring and Summertime is when wineries have larger gatherings of people and wait times are longer for ‘walk-in’ traffic. Reservations are advisable!
Harvest starts mid–September and wineries are at their busiest. This is the best time to witness agricultural activities during a vineyard tour. Backstage tours in the production areas are usually out of bounds due to machinery in operation, however, some venues have safe zone areas for viewing.
Autumn is a personal favorite time to tour for Amanda. The color palette of the escarpment backdrop is magical as the colors of Autumn take over the landscapes and vineyards!
The icewine harvest season is typically mid-January and only proceed if the grapes are completely frozen. Most growers harvest frozen grapes by hand and often during the nighttime to guarantee low temperatures, when temperatures have fallen to roughly twelve degrees Fahrenheit for a day or more.