The Local Tour Co..
Guided Prince Edward County wine, cider, and brewery tours with private van pickup in Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington
The brief.
The Local Tour Co. is a Prince Edward County guided-tour and shuttle operator running private wine, beer, and cider tastings across PEC's wine country. Tours visit four stops per day from a curated list of County wineries, breweries, and cideries, with complimentary pickup and drop-off in Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington. Groups of 2 to 14 travel in a private VIP passenger van with a local guide, around one hour at each stop plus a 15-minute travel buffer. Tasting fees are included in the per-person price, which scales by group size. The operator received TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2022 award and also offers hourly private shuttle hire for groups Monday through Thursday.
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The Local Wine Tour
For: Wine enthusiasts and newcomers; groups of 2–14When: Pickup 11:00am–12:00pm, return 5:00pm–6:00pm (about 6 hours)Four-winery tasting circuit through Prince Edward County with about one hour at each stop and a 15-minute travel buffer between. Guests pick their wineries from a curated list, with 3–5 wines poured per stop (roughly 1–1.5 oz each). Tasting fees are included; private VIP passenger van, local guide, bottled water, and round-trip pickup in Picton, Bloomfield, or Wellington come standard. Non-tasting guests pay $50 less.
2–3 people: $225 +HST per person | 4–6: $190 +HST | 7–10: $180 +HST | 11–14: $170 +HST
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PEC Wine, Beer & Cider Tour
For: Groups wanting a mixed craft tasting day; 2–14 peopleWhen: Pickup 11:00am–12:00pm, return 5:00pm–6:00pmFour-stop tour blending two wineries, one brewery, and one cidery, with tastings and flights included at each establishment. Same logistics as the wine tour — private VIP passenger van, local guide, round-trip accommodation pickup in Picton, Bloomfield, or Wellington, and bottled water on board — aimed at groups who want PEC's craft beer and cider scene alongside the vineyards.
2–3 people: $235 +HST per person | 4–6: $200 +HST | 7–10: $190 +HST | 11–14: $180 +HST
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PEC Bachelorette Wine Tour
For: Bachelorette groups and private celebrations; ages 19+ for alcohol serviceWhen: Pickup 11:00am–12:00pm, return 5:30pm–6:30pm (about 6 hours with extended lunch)A private four-stop wine tour built around a longer lunch break at a select winery (food cost separate), with the option to swap one winery stop for a brewery or cidery. Includes private VIP passenger van transportation, round-trip accommodation pickup and drop-off, knowledgeable local guide, tastings at each stop, and bottled water.
$190 per person +HST (lunch excluded)
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PEC Shuttles
For: Groups needing private hourly transportation in PEC; up to 14 passengersWhen: Available Monday to ThursdayPrivate hourly charter service for groups who want their own driver and itinerary rather than a guided wine-tour package. Vehicles include air conditioning, comfortable seating, and Bluetooth audio; drivers are experienced and trained for County road conditions. Four-hour minimum booking; available Monday through Thursday only.
6-passenger vehicle: $90/hr (4-hour minimum) +HST & gratuity | 14-passenger van: $125/hr (4-hour minimum) +HST & gratuity
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Worth knowing.
- 01TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2022 recipientSource ↗
- 02Complimentary pickup and drop-off within Picton, Bloomfield, and WellingtonSource ↗
- 03Group sizes from 2 to 14 guests per vanSource ↗
- 04Approximately one hour at each winery with 15-minute travel buffer between stopsSource ↗
- 05Winery tasting fees included in tour price (3–5 wines, ~1–1.5 oz pours per stop)Source ↗
- 06Non-tasting guest discount of $50 per personSource ↗
- 0750% deposit to book; full refund if cancelled 7+ days priorSource ↗