Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Explore Kelowna through our top-rated walking food tour! Enjoy seven tastings and four drinks while discovering the city's history and culture. Led by a local, it’s a unique great adventure.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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, & so much more!


Along the way we include 7 tantalizing tastes & 4 drink visits at authentic & unique local businesses (Adult Beverages, Non-Alcoholic, & Kids are all catered to). Come savour Downtown Kelowna!

What You Get

All food and drinks are included! I'm proud to offer an array of my favourite local flavours.
Alcoholic beverages
Guests on tour will enjoy a full size craft cocktail, a local beer tasting, a South Korean specialty sampling, and a glass of wine/champagne. I also offer great non-alcoholic, and cater to youth :)
Come Hungry - Owner/Guide (Andrew) is 6'6 and 250 pounds so you'll be getting more than your fill!
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Travelers 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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

The Laurel Packinghouse

This is where we meet outside to start the tour. Look for our sandwich board sign, and Andrew (tall ginger) standing out front.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Dolphins Statue

We stop here to talk about some peculiar street art in Kelowna.
3 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Waterfront Park

We walk through the stunning lakeside park and talk about its impact on Kelowna over the past 30 years.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

The Innovation Centre

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 Downtown Kelowna.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Kasugai Japanese Garden

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! The park is open Mid-March to Mid-October.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Kelowna Visitor Centre (Pass By)

We show guests where the tourist centre is for any other needs they may need while here.
6

The Stuart Park

Gorgeous lakeside park dedicated to a famous mayor. Here we will hear the story of the bear in Kelowna, and how our breathtaking boardwalk came to be.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
7

Kelowna Yacht Club

Kelowna Yacht Club makes house-made Gelato for us on every tour as we sit lakeside in an award winning building, with an even better view of the lake!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
8

BNA Brewing Kelowna

A two story 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 Trailer, and way more! One of our guests favourite stops!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
9

Chaibaba

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 :)
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
10

Sprout Bread

Sprout is a local family owned, & operated, Artisan Bakery. Situated inside the historic, & vibrant, Cultural District in Kelowna. Owners Pete & Ava opened the doors in August of 2018, three weeks later they were married & welcomed friends & family to celebrate in the newly finished bakery space. From there, there was no turning back! Sprout quickly grew into a community hub that brought people together & centered around one thing – good food & coffee.  They offer a wide variety of food & baked goods! Sprout aims to showcase the incredible natural abundance of the Okanagan. While working with farmers & suppliers to bring local flavours to the community.  All of the breads are made with certified organic flour. Among other health benefits, organic farming practises require thoughtful crop rotation and ensure greater bio-diversity for the land. When my guests visit they love being able to watch the bakers at work, the welcoming atmosphere, & of course the outstanding food & coffee!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
11

Curious Cafe

A favourite stop on every tour! The stop includes wood fired pizza from an apple shaped forno oven from Naples, Italy. The Cafe is owned by Luigi Coccaro and has a hidden speakeasy and garden patio we show guests as well :)
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
12

El Taquero - Tacos, Tequila & Catering

Guests get spoiled here by Chef & Owner Izzy who has a modern take on his Mother & Grandmother's cooking straight from Mexico City! Bring your appetite, and love more fresh margaritas!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Laurel Packinghouse, Ellis Street, Central Okanagan British Columbia, Canada, CA, V1Y 1Z9

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Meet your Tour Guide/Owner - "Andrew" just outside the Laurel Packinghouse (1304 Ellis Street) on the corner of Ellis St & Cawston Ave. I'm easy to spot. A 6-foot-6 redhead, with company shirt & grey backpack. Parking is available just across the road, or the Kelowna Library on Ellis St.
End Point

Cannery Lane, Central Okanagan British Columbia, Canada, CA, V1Y

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The tour winds through the stunning Cultural District, and ends up no more than a block away from where we began the tour.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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