Kelowna Culture: Food & History Walking Tour

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Laurel Packinghouse - This is the meeting point for the tour. Look for our sandwich board sign and Andrew (the tall redhead) standing at the entrance.
  • Dolphins Statue - We pause here to discuss some unique street art in Kelowna.
  • Waterfront Park - We stroll through this beautiful lakeside park and discuss its influence on Kelowna…
What's Included
  • All food and drinks are included
  • Full size craft cocktail, local beer tasting, South Korean specialty sampling, and a glass of wine/champagne
  • Non-alcoholic options available
  • Cater to youth
  • Come hungry - generous portions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.
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Location
The Laurel Packinghouse
Ellis Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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497lorio
Sep 1, 2024
Great tour, would recommend. - A great afternoon spent walking around the lovely city of Kelowna. Andrew took us to places which we wouldn't have visited otherwise, he was considerate of the groups needs and kept the pace just right. All the food and drinks which we experienced were fantastic.
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Carol_f
Aug 31, 2024
Don’t eat breakfast! - Amazing experience! So much food 👍 great to hear about the history of Kelowna and learn more about some special restaurants! Walking to eating ratio was perfect. All restaurant owners or staff were interesting and passionate. Truly enjoyable day!
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R9867qqbrandond
Aug 31, 2024
A delicious tour of the cultural district - Andrew is an amazing tour guide, and the food was all delicious. The tour took around 3 hours, but time flies when you're having fun. Great to see so many local restaurants be featured!
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Rodney_g
Aug 28, 2024
Great afternoon of food and exploring Kelowna - This was a great walking tour of Kelowna amd the local good scene. We enjoyed every stop and Andrew was an amazing guide with so many interesting and fun local stories
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Muntona
Aug 27, 2024
Don't Miss This Tour!! - We had an absolutely fabulous time! Andrew was very knowledgeable about the area and the restaurants. There was a fun cross section of restaurants all offering something different and delicious. This is a must do!!
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Yls1919
Aug 26, 2024
Kelowna downtown tour - Absolutely enjoy the entire tour. Great, food, drinks, discussions, and history. The food looked so good I kept forgetting to snap a photo before taking a bite.
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Alex
Aug 22, 2024
Get a much better feel for the culinary offerings of Kelowna - Andrew delivered a fun tour of restaurants and places that spoke volumes to what you can experience in the Kelowna Culture District. The food was great, Andrew's background knowledge of the places and history of the area made it a perfect way to wet our appetite for returning during our holidays. I highly recommend the tour ... you'll likely return as we did to one or more of the places visited. @atasteofkelownafoodtours
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Alex_f
Aug 21, 2024
Great food and local attractions tour - Very informative. Great way to learn more about where to dine and what to do in the culture district. Every place on the tour was very welcoming and several were to "go back" to. Andrew knows everyone and his passion shows through. Do this tour when you get to Kelowna as Andrew shares restaurant tips AND "things to do" nearby. Highly recommended.
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Explorer25578741969
Aug 21, 2024
Damn that was cool - Being local we never thought about anything like this .After researching it we decided to do it , and it was great . The fact that we had never been to half the places was crazy .Also visited some places that we had no idea existed .Andrew was very knowledgeable and informative…Had great time …….
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Taylormx7529im
Aug 20, 2024
Amazingly full of fun - Andrew was wonderful! Kind and fun to be around! Definitely would recommend the tour!! And the free food was delicious, not to mention free! Almost every store was so good we payed for more! Thank you thank you thank you!
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