Quebec's Secret Island: Exclusive Wine & Gourmet Journey

Choose carefully when you go. We did the tour in late October, and were told on the bus that because one of the three wineries closes early when it's late in the year, we "can't stay forever," which really meant we were going to be rushed. We had exactly 30 minutes at the first winery (for a group of about 30 people!) and getting food was simply not an option. The second winery was a much better experience-- we were given a little time to walk around and enjoy the grounds. The third winery also felt rushed, but it was getting so cold that it felt like most people were kind of done. This tour is probably wonderful on a warm sunny day, at high season. But to be charged full price for what felt like less than the full experience left us feeling irritated.

Jean Francios was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and very entertaining! Everyone had a great time! We highly recommend him as a tour guide.

First vineyard was horrible. Wine tasted awful, we couldn’t understand what the gal was saying. This one should be skipped for sure The other two were fine. Wine was acceptable and the venues were lovely Jean Frances was a good tour guide and quite funny at times.

It started out a bit rocky but well worth it. There was some serious traffic issues and our guide was about 50 minutes late to pick us up. I did receive text informing me of the delay. Once the guide, Jeff (or maybe Geof) arrived, he was incredibly fun and informative. We went to 3 different winery and had a great time. I reccomend and would do again!

Our tour guide, Celine, was wonderful! We had tastings at 3 vineyards on the island. The fall colors were amazing and all the vineyards were lovely. We didn't really care for the wine but, we understand they grow different grapes in Quebec. Had a nice time with fellow tourists.

Amazing tour guide! Beautiful wineries and very nice people working at them. Everything was on time and very organized. Definitely recommend!

Disappointing and Not as Described We booked the Wine Tasting on Île d'Orléans tour from Québec City on Friday with high expectations based on the description. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short. The listing clearly stated it was a small-group tour capped at 13 travelers, but our group had 26 people. This completely changed the dynamic and made the experience feel impersonal and rushed. The description also promised a behind-the-scenes tour with insider facts about the winemaking process. In reality, we were given the same tastings as any walk-in visitor—in fact, worse, since our large group size made it crowded and less personal. Two of the wineries were clearly unprepared for such a big group. The tour guide seemed unorganized and often unsure of what was happening. When we asked how much time we had at a stop, the answer was simply “Whenever,” leaving us with no idea whether we could shop, explore, or order food. The entire day felt confusing and unstructured. Considering the higher price, we expected a VIP, curated experience. Instead, it felt like an oversized bus tour with little value added. Honestly, we would have had a more enjoyable (and affordable) day simply taking an Uber between wineries on our own. Very disappointing overall—not worth the money and definitely not what was advertised.

Fantastic. Our guide Jeff was amazing. What a great day!!! Highlight of our trip to Quebec City. Fantastic guide made the day even more memorable.

An amazing way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Quebec. We were a little concerned when we arrived for the tour as the information said the were maximum of 13 guests but there were 24 of us ready to venture for the afternoon. In saying this though, all the wineries we visited were well prepared to accommodate the number and did not feel crowded. Our wonderful guide Jean Francios explained the itinerary at the start and what to expect during the afternoon. He then sat down with us at one of the wineries were we had a conversation about Quebec and Australia. The three wineries we visited all offered something different. One held the tastings on the deck overlooking the vines, the second was set amongst an apple orchard and the third overlooking the vines and the Lawrence River. As I said, it was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Quebec.

Celine our tour guide was great. Just right amount of stops - 3. Luck to have a sunny day!! ☀️🍷☀️🍷☀️🍷🥰