Custom tours can include visits to local wineries, breweries, distilleries, tourist sites, or eco-sites
Take a private tour for up to 6 people and explore all the County has to offer.
About Us
County Tasting Tours are “always fresh” with new tastings and new areas to explore daily. Once you pick your package your guide will have great recommendations and extensive knowledge of what is brewing and bottled in Ontario’s fastest growing getaway destination.
With wineries and breweries ranging from Consecon to the South Shore your day will be worry free and full of great memories. Join us on a county tasting tour and visit local wineries and breweries, sample some delicious craft beer and wine, and learn about the history of the County!
We do the driving, you do the drinking! Tours are 4 hours long and do not include food or tastings.
Our Tours
County Tasting Tours is proud to present a unique opportunity to introduce you to the flavours of Prince Edward County wineries and breweries. Custom tours can visit local wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cider companies of your choice. You choose the tour package and we do the work.
Discounted rates are available for groups of 3 or more. Please contact us for more information.
Brewery Tour
This package includes four breweries close to your hotel or accommodation. The tour consists of a minimum of 4 hours of fun visiting breweries in the County. We run an exciting and varied program of tours suited to your interests. Our friendly driver will help you explore the best the County has to offer and answer any questions that you might have.
$350 per couple
Wine & Cider Tour
This unique package includes a tour to The County Cider Company. Where you will find seven varieties of cider and be introduced to the tannins and acidity levels that make these such a staple of the County. Overlooking the Bay of Prince Edward, this short drive from Picton to the south shore area will allow you to try a local wood fired pizza, wine and of course County Cider!
$350 per couple
Libations & Wild Life
This environmentally friendly tour allows passengers to explore some of the most significant wild life areas in Ontario. Not only will clients visit wetlands and various significant wildlife sanctuaries, but they will enjoy some of the finest wine, gin, and cider, the County has to offer. Celebrate the natural landscape with gin infused notes of limestone.
$350 per couple
What People Are Saying
“My wife and booked a tour with County Tasting Tours and were guided by John. It was a fantastic experience, John took us to some amazing places that we would never have known to go too. I would highly recommend and will be using John again next time we are in PEC!”
— Patrick Schofield
“First time in Picton and had John as a driver for a private 4 hour tour. He was very knowledgeable about the county and brought us to the best wineries. We had an excellent time and will be using John again in the future! Thank you :)”
— Brittany Bekkers
“John was a great host! He was friendly, experienced, and accommodating. He made recommendations as well as asking our preferences to make the tour custom to us. His van was clean and very spacious. We had a great day, thanks John!”
— Catherine Ciampini
FAQs
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County Tasting Tours provides still and sparkling water but does not include wine, beer or cider tastings in their tours.
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County Tasting Tours provides light snacks but lunch and dinner are not included.
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Yes, County Tasting Tours will pick up and drop of groups outside the county but there is an extra cost depending on the location.
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There are great places to eat all over the County here are are just a few:
Flame & Smith in Bloomfield, Adega in Consecon, Pasta Onesta in Picton, Stella’s Eatery in Waupoos
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Every town has their own local to drink at but here are a few you might not know:
Adega in Consecon, Russ & Co in Picton, Koenji in Wellington
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La Condessa, The Drake, East & Main, and Koenji are all great! If you are looking more for a road house vibe try North Docks or an Italian slice of pizza Rock’n Rogers.
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All the restaurants above have great local beer and wine selections but if you are looking for trying spirits. Koenji (the Japanese Whiskey Bar), La Condessa (Mexican) has rare Tequila from Mexico, and The Drake Devonshire always have some inspired made cocktails.
Ready for cheers?
In your guided tour you will be introduced to some of the new breweries or wineries that have been the cause of the County’s renaissance, as well as, the best bars and restaurants that have supported the growth of the local libation landscape.
Tours are 4 hours long, and can start right from your hotel! Ideal for small groups of no more than 6 people. Sit back and relax with a drink from The County!