Keuka Lake Wine Tours – Departing from Watkins Glen
Relaxed shared-group wine tours on beautiful Keuka Lake, with a convenient Watkins Glen pickup. You hop on with your group, and we handle the driving, timing, and route while you enjoy the wine and views.
Luxury shuttle on all Keuka tours (not the vintage trolley)
Board at Watkins Glen and explore the wineries on Keuka Lake – perfect if you’re looking for a more refined tour.
Curated route of Keuka Lake wineries (plus cideries/distilleries), with about an hour at each stop
Transportation only – tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop
Shared-group tour with a set route and schedule, not a private limo or hop-on/off bus
Check Dates & Tickets
Select your date below to see all available Keuka Tours (pickup in Penn Yan) for that date.
How to book your Keuka Tour (pickup in Watkins Glen)
Booking steps
Choose your date to see all Keuka Lake (Watkins Glen departure) tours running that day.
In the panel that opens, click a time pill (for example, 10:00 AM).
Click the date for more details and establishment list.
Good to know
All tours depart from the Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth in Watkins Glen
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Tickets include transportation only – tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop.
Which Keuka pickup is right for you?
Both Keuka shuttles follow a similar relaxed route along Keuka Lake. Pick the pickup spot that fits where you’re staying and how you like to tour.
Keuka Lake Wine Shuttle – Departing from Watkins Glen (this tour)
Ideal if you’re staying in Watkins Glen or along the south end of Seneca Lake
Fuller-day option with up to 5 curated stops along Keuka Lake
Convenient if your group is meeting up in Watkins Glen before the tour
Same relaxed shuttle vibe and hosted experience, just with one extra stop and a Watkins Glen start/end
Keuka Lake Wine Shuttle – Departing from Penn Yan
Best fit if you’re staying in or near Penn Yan or along the north/east side of Keuka Lake
Slightly shorter, more relaxed day with 4 curated winery stops
Easy start and finish in Penn Yan, with time to explore town before or after your tour
Same luxury shuttle and hosted experience, with about an hour at each stop
How Your Day Works
Arrive at the Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth in Watkins Glen– Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Show your ticket and get your wristband.
Ride with your group to each stop – You stay with the same vehicle and group all day. We drive you between wineries, cideries , and distilleries on a set route and schedule.
Taste, relax, and explore – You choose what to taste and eat at each stop and pay the establishments directly. Plan on about an hour at each stop so you’re never rushed.
Return to Watkins Glen – After the final stop, we bring you back to the ticket booth so you can head to dinner, your lodging, or a sunset walk.
Sample day on Keuka Lake (Watkins Glen pickup)
Here’s a sample of the kinds of stops you might visit on our Keuka Lake Wine Tour from Watkins Glen. Exact stops and order may vary a bit by date, but the day is always relaxed, scenic, and well-paced.
Weis Vineyards – Cool-climate Rieslings and other Finger Lakes favorites, with big bluff views over Keuka Lake.
Ravines Wine Cellars – Food-friendly, European-style wines poured in a laid-back tasting room with lake views.
Rooster Hill Vineyards – Warm, welcoming tasting room and porch, with flights that are easy to share with friends.
Krookid Leyk Distilling – Small-batch spirits and a casual tasting vibe, a fun change of pace to finish the day.
Domaine LeSeurre Winery – French style wine making with grand views of Keuka Lake.
We occasionally rotate or substitute stops based on availability, but every tour includes about four curated stops with plenty of time at each.
FAQs
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We start and end at the Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth in Watkins Glen (Marina parking lot). You’ll check in with your driver, hop on the shuttle, visit your stops, and return to Watkins Glen at the end of the day.
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Yes, there is a large, shared parking lot on site.
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Plan for a relaxed full day on Keuka Lake. From check-in to drop-off, most tours run about 6-7 hours. This route typically includes 5 curated stops, with roughly an hour at each, so you’re never rushed.
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Your ticket covers transportation only on our luxury shuttle and a hosted day on Keuka Lake. Tastings, drinks, food, and any purchases at the wineries or distillery are paid for separately at each stop.
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This is a shuttle tour, not the vintage trolley. You’ll ride in our Ford E-450 Lakeside shuttle, which has comfortable seats, heat/AC, and space to store your wine purchases safely between stops.
Explore our other tours
Looking for a different lake or pickup location? Compare all of our tours below.
Seneca Lake Tours
Trolley & Behind the Scenes
Fun vintage trolley Saturdays and curated shuttle tours on weekdays, all departing from our Watkins Glen ticket booth.
Keuka Lake Tours - Departing from Penn Yan
Same great Keuka route with a convenient Penn Yan starting point, ideal if you’re staying on or near Keuka Lake.
Keuka Lake Tours - Departing from Watkins Glen (this tour)
Scenic, relaxed shuttle tour of Keuka Lake wineries, perfect if you’re staying near Seneca but want to explore Keuka.
Have questions about Keuka Lake tours?
We’re happy to help you pick the right tour or sort out the details for your day.
Email info@lakeside-trolley.com
and we’ll talk you through it.