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December 2023 by Margot Peck
Nick was fantastic, as was his service. He made stops for shopping and was very efficient with loading our skis and luggage and always on time. His conversation and positive attitude made the trip to and from Silver Star that much more special. Will definitely be travelling with Wicked Wine Tours again!
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December 2023 by Linda Mitchell
Fantastic service, we used Wicked Tours for transfers from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resort. Trip was about 1 hour drive. We were lucky enough to get Nicholas (owner) as our driver, local Canadian. He was so nice and full of local knowledge and tips for local area, very safe driver (when we arrived it was snowing heavily on way up mountain) and car was immaculately clean inside, and big and comfy and roomy for long drive. Highly recommend wicked tours for transfers. Will definitely use them again when we come back to Canada for a summer vacation from Australia. Thanks again Nic for fantastic service ?
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December 2023 by Sara Cubberley
I left this review a week ago and Nicholas just called me on the phone and yelled at me - not sure how he even has my phone number. He didn’t like this review, so he thought a good idea to call and yell and argue!Says it’s inaccurate - yet all of our group agreed with this review!! Horrible experience - I had to hang up on him as he wouldn’t stop yelling at me!Local person here! We booked in the summer and due to fires our tour had to be rescheduled. Our rescheduled date was now during the off season and he jacked up the price and never thought to even mention it. Red flag #1!I’ve been on tours with several other companies and never had a bad experience until using Wicked.Our driver (I think he’s the owner) was rude, he was not friendly, he didn’t play any music we liked or ask us for requests. He rushed us at every winery! He wrote our initials on tbt bottles to keep track of them, little did he know some were gifts and I couldn’t get his ink off my bottles of wine. We got to one winery, they had no idea we were coming and asked us to pay for our tasting fee, yet our tastings were supposed to be included in our fee!He rushed us through our lunch, came to our table 3 times. We had to rush out, then he proceeded to drive the long way back to our drop off location to “kill time”. Time that we could have spent enjoying our tastings or lunch. It was very evident he didn’t want to be there, didn’t want to be driving us around and was not respectful to us at all!We did NOT enjoy the experience and I would never book with this company again, nor recommend them to anyone. The kicker was - he wouldn’t let us pay individually and made one person pay the entire bill, only to over charge us by over $500 - which we still have not gotten back from him!!! On top of that, there were 5 of us and he charged gratuity for 8! Gratuity that he did not deserve - none of us wouldn’t have tipped that man after the way he treated us. His cancellation policy doesn’t say anything about changing the number of reserved people but only outlines the procedure for cancelling or rescheduling!! If he had insisted on us paying for 8 people (even though there we’re 5) he should have been charging the person he signed a contract with, not some ladies who have attended a wine tour.My advice - steer clear!! Shady business practices. I think some of these other reviews were probably done when people were drunk, because he insists you do the review immediately upon being dropped off. Or, maybe they had a different driver.Never ever would I send a family member or friend to this company ?Lots of local companies that do an amazing job!!! But not this one! Steer clear and book with someone else!! Nick was the driver I believe we got stuck with.
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November 2023 by David Ladyman
A fantastic tour and highly recommended. Booked a group tour but only two of us so given a private tour in a Lincoln Navigator. The host and guide, Nick, was superb catering for all our needs even playing a music track from his collection on request, and providing useful local knowledge for dining etc.
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October 2023 by Victorias Attic
We booked a tour the night before, on a whim, and we were so lucky we had Dave pick us up! My Aunt and I had the BEST DAY (morning) with Dave. He knew so much about Kelowna and was so informative regarding the Indigenous & the reserves. He also knew everything about the wineries and the owners of the wineries. It was a great day - he even found us snacks, as we didn't have a very big breakfast and we choose the morning tour ;) Great tour - Alison Gustafson
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October 2023 by Joseph Magnolo
Dear Danny,I recently had the pleasure of going on a wine tour organized by you, and I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and share my fantastic experience.From the moment the tour began, it was evident that you are not just knowledgeable about wines, but also incredibly passionate about them. Your insightful commentary about the wineries, their histories, and the winemaking process added a whole new layer of appreciation to each glass we sampled.What truly set this tour apart was your ability to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The pacing was perfect, allowing us to savor the wines without feeling rushed. Your choice of wineries was impeccable, showcasing a diverse range of wines that appealed to various tastes.Additionally, the attention to detail was exceptional. The transportation was comfortable, the itinerary well-planned, and the accommodations top-notch. It's clear that you put a lot of thought and effort into ensuring that your guests have a memorable and seamless experience.I must also commend your interpersonal skills. Your warm and friendly demeanor made everyone feel welcome and encouraged camaraderie among the group. It was evident that you enjoy what you do, and that enthusiasm was infectious.Overall, Danny, you exceeded my expectations in every way, and I can't thank you enough for the unforgettable wine tour. It was a day filled with great wine, great company, and great memories. I wholeheartedly recommend your tours to anyone seeking a wine adventure.Cheers to you, Danny, and here's to many more successful wine tours in the future!Warm regards,Joe
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October 2023 by Brant Anselmi
Amazing day with our tour guide Nicholas. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable, with a friendly and fun vibe. We loved each of the winery stops, the day flew by and we can’t recommend this company more.
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October 2023 by Lisa Randell
“You two were great; I was amazing!”~Nick, Wicked Tour Guide^^^ Truth! Nick really was amazing and made our tour fun. Friendly & knowledgeable, just the right amount of chatty ? Good driver, a gentleman, opened doors, kept us organized and on track, & carried our boxes of wine to the vehicle!Wicked Tours’ information on pickup and drop off times & locations was transparent and we knew exactly what we were booking ahead of time - no surprises, confusion, or questions!
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October 2023 by Angel Foisy
Wicked wine tours was an absolutely amazing way to get into wines. As a novice wine drinker it was great to experience different wineries and Danny, our tour guide was so lovely and comforting that I was fully able to enjoy our wine tasting experiences. The wineries were cool too.
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October 2023 by Heather Russell
Our guide, Danny, was amazing and knowledgeable. The tour itself was great - the four wineries were diverse and unique and there was plenty of time at each to enjoy the tasting, shop and even have a snack. Kudos to both Danny and Wicked. I will definitely recommend Wicked to other visitors to Kelowna.
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September 2023 by Cassandra Paterson
I had an amazing wine tour experience with Nick and Wicked Wine Tours. He was very friendly and was fun to have tour us around. I learned lots about lake country wines on my tour and I am happy to have picked wicked wine tours again for my second wine tour in the Okanagan. They carefully select wineries with fantastic service and wines to ensure customers have a top notch experience. I definitely recommend wicked wine tours and would choose them again!
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September 2023 by Lyle Ronglien
First of all, our first time visiting Kelowna (Sept 2, 2023) and almost didn't get to happen because of the forest fires two weeks earlier. Beautiful city and surroundings, and people everywhere so nice. But the highlight of our trip was Wicked Wine tour, and our driver Nick! He was so fun and knowledgeable of the area and the wines, and he treated us like rock stars!! Wicked, you should give him a raise lol ;-) We will choose Wicked tours again when we visit again, and request Nick as our driver!
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September 2023 by Maria Manna
It is rare, today, to find a person with kind, sincere and chivalrous qualities. This is what you get from "Dave" the driver of Wicked. He made the wine tour, an "experience". Throughout the tour, he was knowledgeable about the areas, the wineries and the vineyards, and entertaining as he regaled us with great stories. With Wicked, they arrange everything and you get the escort right to the representative of the winery. You feel like a celebrity when you arrive!If you want to go to wineries and drink, great. But if you want that personal "experience" with that extra touch, go with Wicked and ask for Dave! Thanks, Dave!
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September 2023 by Lee Watterworth
An excellent wine tour experience. Will happily refer and book with Wicked Tours again.Nick, our driver, was excellent. Very personable, funny, knowledgeable, and professional.The vehicle was clean and spacious.Wicked had wine shipping boxes available for purchase.
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September 2023 by laura sinnaeve
Our first time in Kelowna, August 2023! Beautiful area, the lakes, wineries, mountains, orchards and the people were amazing. Our wine tour was very enjoyable! They picked us up at our VRBO rental & were on time. Loved that we went to small & large wineries, Nick & Liz were both fun & knowledgeable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & the Kelowna area, during this difficult times with the fires, we did have to evacuate in the middle of the night and drove to Spokane Wa. before things started shutting down. The photo's don't really show how wonderful the Kelowna area is. Laura from the Chicago suburbs
