Me and a couple of my friends did the three winery package, it was wonderful. We learned a lot…read moreabout Mead wine (wine with honey) a small winery Rosewood , KEW which was a family owned (smaller) and Stratus they do a high amount of production and the tour was very broad, cheese pairing was delicious and luxurious. It's amazing to see the variation of different type of wineries in the Niagara region. I have learned a lot about wine and had a fantastic varieties of wine. Mackenzie was very knowledgeable about wine, we loved how we didn't have to worry about driving and having more of a private tour, it makes it personal and an experience that I would never forget. Mackenzie answered all our question and more.

I brought a group of 14 high school students on the Queen West Pastry Crawl and was so thrilled by…read morehow accommodating Mackenzie was. We were so late (I can't even begin to explain...) but Mackenzie was patient and happy to see us when we finally arrived. He was very approachable and laid back. He read the group so well and knew when it was time to go or time to just relax. Lots of great little conversations about the neighbourhoods and the treats. Did I mention that I had actually booked the tour for the wrong month and Mackenzie made the tour happen on the fly when he found out we were on the way? Not that I recommend that others do the same, but seriously, how awesome is that?? We will definitely be looking for Mackenzie next year for another tour. Would love to do one in the summer... but leave the students at home! Thanks again, Mackenzie!!!!!

One of the best food tours ever. Come hungry for the Chinatown and Kensington tour. CJ and Oliver…read moreare the best guides ever

I had an amazing VIP tour of The St Lawrence Market with the owner himself Kevin. Kevin was an…read moreamazing guide who has perfected the art of story telling. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about his business and sharing the story of all the vendors we visited. If I ever find myself back in Toronto I will be sure to book another tour with him. All of the food we had so good. I came hungry, but left completely satisfied.

Great shop for all things wine (and they are sometimes open on holidays when the LCBO is closed!)…read more Staff is super friendly, right when you walk in they greet you and are willing to help. They have beautiful glassware and wine accoutrements, so if you need a gift for someone on your list who loves wine, just stop by here and you're good to go. I got gifted wine glasses from my husband from here, they are pink ombre and just beautiful.

We & our social club committee at 1166 Bay Street want to thank Laura for a fabulous first class…read moreevening of wine tasting & food pairing at our condo. You and your amazing team were so knowledgable, fun and charming. Your presentation was right out of Food & Wine Magazine. The delicious preserves on the cheese, the beet humus and the decadent chocolate covered strawberries, along with the wonderful wines enhanced our taste buds & added to the tasting experience. Everyone who attended remarked how much they enjoyed themselves. We appreciate all the little extras you did for us. From the extra glasses, extra cheese, French bread, tasty lemonade rose sangria, and the left over wine...made us look like professional event planners Laura, we want to thank you for going the extra mile in helping us make our first inaugural social club event a big success!! Cheers Andrea & Lorraine

Really nice sake spot on a cold holiday Toronto night. Definitely a memorable place even though I…read morewas only here for about 20 mins. Sipping that hot apple cider sake is still something I think about and it's been over about a month now. Was definitely a nice way to stay warm through that Toronto winter!!!

Stumbled upon this sake brewery while taking a break from walking, and it turned out to be a gem!…read moreThe staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, patiently explaining each sake in detail. I tried the Complete Tasting Flight, which included seven different kinds of sake -- from the unpasteurized and balanced Nama-Nama, the creamy and slightly sweet Nigori, to the bold and undiluted Genshu at 17.5%. Each one had its own unique character and depth of flavor, making the tasting both fun and educational. Prices are very reasonable considering the experience, and it's definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy authentic Japanese sake in Toronto. Highly recommend! 行到攰，無意中走入呢間清酒廠，竟然有得飲日本酒，真係一個驚喜！店員非常親切，仲詳細解釋每一款清酒嘅特色。我試咗 全套清酒品嚐 (Complete Tasting Flight)，一共有七款：包括口感均衡嘅 Nama-Nama、帶有淡淡甜味嘅 Nigori、仲有酒精度高達17.5%、濃烈又純粹嘅 Genshu。每一款酒都有自己獨特嘅風味，飲落去唔單止開心，仲好有教育性。價錢合理，以呢個體驗嚟講非常抵，係多倫多一個非常值得停落嚟歎返杯日本清酒嘅地方。強烈推薦！

This was an amazing tour, I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Niagara Falls! It…read moreis a smooth pick-up process bright and early, we got excellent and interesting facts told to us by our wonderful tour guide, Mel. He was attentive and friendly, and his knowledge on not only Toronto, but Canada, and many other places/topics was endless and incredible! We were lucky to have him as our tour guide. He gave our group great recommendations and answered all of our questions. He was a very safe driver and was kind and helpful to the entire group. The trip itself was fantastic, the Niagara Falls view was breathtaking and magical. The amount of time at the Falls was perfect and gave us plenty of time to walk around the mall area and also view the Falls multiple times. The maple syrup tasting near the Falls was a nice little treat as well!

I think Karen F. nailed it with her review…read more The positives: The tour was efficiently run and the tour guide was very knowledgable. We did get to do everything that was promised on the itinerary and the expedited boarding process on the boat cruise was much appreciated. The negatives: The unnecessary 30 minute stop at the tacky gift shop was a waste of valuable time that we could have spent ice wine tasting. As others have mentioned, the bus itself was not a luxury experience. Uncomfortable narrow seats, no restrooms, and very tight aisles. Could be positive or negative depending on personal preference: Celine Dion love songs played at high volume on the ride home.

"An Incredible Niagara Falls Tour... Just Don't Miss the Bus"…read more What a tour. Seriously, worth every dollar. From start to finish, this was an extremely professional and well-organized experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the day. One of the best parts is how convenient the pickup system is -- they have pickup locations near all the major hotels in Toronto, which makes the whole process incredibly easy for travelers. There are several add-on options for the tour, and I highly recommend three of them: 1. The boat ride into the falls 2. Journey Behind the Falls 3. The helicopter ride The helicopter ride especially is one of those "you only live once" experiences. If it's outside your budget, though, the boat ride and Behind the Falls are still more than enough to make for an amazing full day. One thing I'd personally skip is the tower stop. The views are fine, but honestly the tower in Toronto is much better. Now for the one major warning: the cancellation and rescheduling policy is brutal. Even if your flight is delayed or canceled and you provide proof, you are still out the full amount. No refund, no reschedule, no flexibility. We learned this the hard way after our flight got badly delayed. I contacted them hoping to move our booking to the next day and basically got told, "good luck and goodbye." That said... the story has a happy ending. We ended up sprinting through the airport, grabbing a taxi directly from the terminal to the pickup location, and arrived at 8:03 for an 8:00 AM pickup. I had been communicating with them during the chaos and they agreed to hold the bus for five minutes. We used three of those five minutes like it was the final scene of an action movie... but we made it. In the end, I absolutely recommend this tour. Just book carefully, maybe avoid scheduling it immediately after your arrival flight, or get travel insurance for peace of mind. If you plan ahead, you're going to have an incredible time with a professional, organized tour company at Niagara Falls.

This company was absolutely the best! Throughout the days/ weeks leading up to our tour I received…read moreemails and texts reminding me of information regarding pickup and what to expect. They made everything soooooo smooth. I arrived 10 min prior to arrival and our guide "John" met us there. He was amazing. Everything was so punctual. The minibus was filled with happy people! We did a few stops along the way including a toilet break at a beautiful flower park, a break for maple syrup tasting. John ensured everyone who purchased tickets to behind the falls and the steam boat tour had tickets. And he happily escorted our group to the front of the line. Everything went smooth and John along the way gave us facts about parks and buildings as well as a few fun history facts about Toronto. I highly recommend this tour. He was extremely patient and it's great for ppl of all ages.

Melvin was THE BEST tour guide I've had to date!!…read more Had an amazing experience. First time in Toronto and Niagara Falls. I highly recommend this tour. Very informative. Free time to walk around, shop and eat. Great stops!! Of course my favorite was where I was able to do some wine tasting. Adorable little town. It was all so much better than I imagined. Cheers!!

I went on the Toronto to Niagara tour on Saturday, 9/2/2017. When registering for the tour online…read morethey give you the additional options of choosing whether you want to visit the Skylon Tower and/or taking the Hornblower Boat Cruise in Niagara Falls. I chose both and it only cost me $94.37 (in US dollars). In Canadian dollars it's $123.72. I made my reservations months ahead of time. After making the reservation, I received an email confirming all the details of trip including where to meet. The tour group met at Dundas Square (Toronto's answer to Times Square) at 8am. I got there half an hour early & waited. Toronto doesn't have as much crime as most large USA cities but you still should be somewhat streetwise at Dundas Square. One homeless guy thought I was waiting on a bus & tried to give me his bus transfer & another asked me if a nearby water fountain was working. But in true Canadian fashion both were polite in comparison to what you see in the States. Around 8am a shuttle bus & a black car showed up. Most people got in the shuttle but I rode the car & we separated. I think it was because the ones in the shuttle must not have chosen to go to the Skylon Tower or the boat cruise. The tour group who rode with me in the car consisted of 4 people total. Besides myself, there was a married couple originally from Peru but now living in San Francisco & our driver/tour guide. I believe his name was Melvin & he is an older, friendly white Canadian who is married to a woman from New Jersey. He's very proud of his country & is quite the historian. I slept half the way to Niagara Falls but I do remember Melvin playing a rousing choral version of the Canadian national anthem in his car along with some music that sounded like Christian pop. He has an offbeat Canadian sense of humor & sometimes you can't tell he's making a joke until he laughs at the end of it. A couple of the funnies I did get was when he joked about the US/Canada border being too big for Trump to build a border wall & knowing I live in Atlanta he ribbed me about how the Falcons lost the Super Bowl. When we got to the town of Niagara Falls, our first stop was at the Skylon Tower. At 520 feet, the tower has an observation deck that gives you a view of both the American & Canadian side of Niagara Falls. If you visit the observation deck it's best to wear a jacket because it's windy & chilly up there. We had our pictures taken before going up and once we got back down they will try to sell them to you with a photoshopped picture of the falls in the background. I bought two large photos placed inside a leather album for a little over $50. They also tried to sell me one where they photoshopped my upper body sticking out of a barrel going over the falls but I didn't buy that one. My favorite part of the tour was the Hornblower Boat Cruise that takes you as close as you'll want to get to the Canadian Niagara Falls. They give you thin plastic ponchos to wear because you're guaranteed to get wet. I stood in the front of the outside of the bottom deck. The ride is calm at first. Then the mist gets stronger until you get as wet as if it you were in a rainstorm. Up close the falls resemble the scene in the Ten Commandments movie when Moses parts the Red Sea. The walls of water will eventually be all you see besides the blue sky. It's an experience you don't want to miss. After the boat tour we stood on the balcony-like spectator area overlooking the falls. Then we went to the town of Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. It's a small, touristy town with a park & an old-fashioned downtown. The Prince of Wales Hotel (where some of the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" was filmed) is here. We ate a lunch at one of the local restaurants (the price of the meal isn't included in your tour payment). My meal consisted of a chicken sandwich and soda for a little over $10. Next we went to a wine tasting (included in our tour at no extra charge). It was here that I had my first taste of alcohol since 2009. The only one who didn't sample any of the world renown Canadian iced wine was our driver/tour guide. We also got to view the vineyard from a short distance. Before going back to Toronto some of the other things we saw: the outside of a reservoir that uses the water from Niagara Falls to generate electricity; a sort of botanical clock made of flowers; a cable car that crosses a gorge near the falls; a place commemorating Laura Secord (a woman who walked 20 miles to let British troops know American solders were nearby during the War of 1812); one of the world's smallest chapels (it looks barely large enough to squeeze in 2 or 3 people); & we even passed by an outdoor wedding in process. We got back to Toronto around 4pm. Melvin dropped the couple off at their hotel & then was kind enough to put me out near the guest house I was staying at. This was one of the most thorough tours I've ever been on. A perfect 5 stars!

What a great way to spend time on the water. We took the 90-minute sail which was a weekend special…read morethat combined basic introductory lesson, hands-on learning / steering, and a relaxing sail around Harbourfront in Lake Ontario. Online booking was easy, and upon arriving, there was a person at the booth who checked us in and let the captain know that we had arrived. Captain Howie gave us a great introduction to sailing. The boat was very clean and the weather was perfect that day, with just the right amount of wind. The experience was perfect!

Had a great experience doing a private sail with my family on the Anything Goes (they actually…read moreupgraded us to that for free since we originally booked a smaller boat) for my dad's late birthday present. Our captain JC was amazing and involved my dad in the sail at any point he could, which we are very grateful for. Highly recommend!