Finger Lakes Wine & Beer Tours

Shared-group tours to the Finger Lakes’ best wineries, breweries, and distilleries — we drive, you enjoy.

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Choose from our selection of shared-group tours based out of Watkins Glen, Penn Yan & Hammondsport

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NEW WEEKDAY EXPERIENCE

Go Beyond a Quick Tasting

Our Behind-the-Scenes Tours run Monday through Thursday from Watkins Glen, with four curated stops, more time at each location, and winery experiences that may include vineyard walks, production tours, guided tastings, pairings, lunch stops, and more.

• Monday–Thursday

• 4 curated stops

• Starts in Watkins Glen

• $60 per person

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Easy to book. Easy to enjoy.

Shared-group Finger Lakes tours starting at $60 per person.
Simple online booking, curated stops, and no driving stress.

✔ Affordable winery tour pricing

✔ Book online in minutes

✔ Hand picked establishments

✔ Transportation handled for you

✔ Choose Seneca or Keuka based on your trip

Find your Finger Lakes tour

Choose the lake and experience style that fits your trip best — we’ll handle the driving.

A classic Lakeside Trolley day with a curated mix of wineries, breweries, distilleries, and tap houses.

A relaxed winery day with pickup options from Watkins Glen, Penn Yan, and Hammondsport.

Fun, social wine & craft beverage tours

Seneca Trolley Tours

Keuka Tours

Curated Keuka winery tours

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Friday Craft Beverage Tour

Beer, wine, spirits & evening energy

A Friday afternoon/evening tour built around craft beverage stops and a relaxed end-of-week vibe.

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Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Weekday wine experiences from Watkins Glen

Four curated stops, more time at each location, and experiences that go beyond a quick tasting.

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How booking works

Choose your lake and pickup spot. We’ll handle the driving and timing so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Choose your tour family
Start with Seneca Tours or Keuka Tours

STEP 1

STEP 2

Pick your date and details
On the tour page, choose your date, pickup if needed, and departure time.

Check in and enjoy the day
Arrive early, board with your group, and we’ll handle the driving and timing

STEP 3

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Why Choose Lakeside Trolley & Tours?

4.9-star rated by hundreds of happy Finger Lakes travelers

No Planning

We build the route, time the stops, and keep the day running smoothly. You just show up and enjoy.

No Driving

Park once in Watkins Glen or Penn Yan — we handle the roads, timing, and parking all day.

Curated Routes & Real Partners

We tour wineries, breweries, and distilleries we genuinely love — chosen for quality, views, and vibe.

Social and fun without the chaos. Great for friends, couples, and small groups who want laughs and great stops — not a rowdy scene.

Shared-group vibe (not a party bus)

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Loved by Guests

Real moments from recent tours—safe, fun, and zero driving.

• 200+ reviews
Aug 2025
“We had such a perfect experience on the curated wine tour on East Seneca… each of our stops were well planned—we felt like VIPs!”
— Jessica C. · Read on Google
Aug 2025
“Myself and 9 of my friends went while celebrating a bachelorette… arranged pickup and tastings at the first 3 wineries—loved it!”
— Ashley · Read on Google
Jul 2025
“Fantastic experience with Drew and Rachael—water, cooling towels, and we could store our wine on the trolley.”
— Matthew K. · Read on Google
Aug 2025
“Skip was absolutely amazing… loved the flexibility and he remembered everyone’s names—made sure each person was taken care of.”
— Richard S. · Read on Google
Jul 2025
“Can’t say enough good things… If you’re looking for a relaxed day visiting wineries, this is the tour to book.”
— Emma P. · Read on Google
Aug 2025
“Perfect way to get a taste of the Finger Lakes in a day… great value for how much you do.”
— Dara R. · Read on Google
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Tour Highlights

Lakeside Trolley rolling past peak fall foliage near Seneca Lake on a Finger Lakes wine tour.
Guest holding a fresh grape cluster during a guided vineyard visit on Seneca Lake.
Friends arriving at a winery stop on the Lakeside Trolley route.
Two friends walking a vineyard trail with panoramic Finger Lakes views.
Group singing and dancing aboard the Lakeside Trolley between Seneca Lake stops.
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Winemaker pouring a tasting flight inside a barrel room on a Finger Lakes tour.
Couple enjoying a vineyard stop—tasting grapes on a Finger Lakes wine tour with Lakeside Trolley.
Guest celebrating with local bottles at a Finger Lakes tasting stop.
Romantic stroll through vineyard rows overlooking Seneca Lake.

Quick FAQs

  • No — tickets include transportation only. Tastings, drinks, and food are purchased directly at each winery/brewery/distillery.

  • No. This is a hosted, shared-group tour with a set route and schedule. You’ll ride with the same vehicle and group all day while we handle the driving and timing.

  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes (some stops have gravel/uneven ground). Bring a valid ID if you plan to enjoy alcoholic beverages, and consider a light jacket for cooler lake weather.

  • Tours still run rain or shine. Most stops have indoor tasting areas, and we keep the day running smoothly with our planned schedule.

  • Your pickup location is listed on your ticket confirmation. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure to check in and get settled before the tour begins.

  • Yes. Select Keuka Tours to see pickup options, including departures that work well for Watkins Glen guests.

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