Keuka Lake Wine Tours – Departing from Penn Yan

Relaxed shared-group wine tours on beautiful Keuka Lake, with a convenient Penn Yan 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)

  • Convenient Penn Yan pickup – perfect if you’re staying on or near Keuka Lake

  • Curated route of Keuka Lake wineries (plus a few breweries/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

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How to book your Keuka Tour (pickup in Penn Yan)

Booking steps

  • Choose your date to see all Keuka Lake (Penn Yan departure) tours running that day.

  • In the panel that opens, click a time pill (for example, 10:55 AM).

  • Click the date for more details and establishment list.

Good to know

  • All tours depart from the Microtel in Penn Yan

  • Please arrive 5-10 minutes before departure.

  • Tickets include transportation only – tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop.

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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 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

Keuka Lake Wine Shuttle – Departing from Watkins Glen

  • 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

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How Your Day Works

  1. Arrive at the Microtel – Arrive 10 minutes before departure at the Microtel in Penn Yan (municipal parking lot across the street). Show your ticket and get your wristband.

  2. Ride with your group to each stop – You stay with the same vehicle and group all day. We drive you between wineries, breweries, and distilleries on a set route and schedule.

  3. 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.

  4. Return to Penn Yan – After the final stop, we bring you back to the Microtel so you can head to dinner, your lodging, or a sunset walk.

Sample Tours on Seneca Lake

Here are sample lineups we use on our East and West Seneca routes. Exact stops and order may vary by date and availability.

East Seneca - Sample Day

Damiani Wine Cellars – Expressive Finger Lakes wines with one of the best hillside views over Seneca Lake.

Finger Lakes Distilling – Farm distillery overlooking the lake, pouring handcrafted whiskeys, gins, vodkas, and more.

J.R. Dill Winery – Laid-back tasting room with small-batch wines and big Seneca Lake views.

Silver Thread Winegarden – Quiet, sustainably farmed vineyard known for standout Rieslings and other cool-climate wines.

Ria’s Wines – Naturally made, unfiltered wines in a casual, dog- and family-friendly tasting room with vineyard views.

Solera Tap House – Cozy tap house with craft beer, cocktails, and comfort food, perfect for a relaxed hangout.

West Seneca - Sample Day

Lakewood Vineyards – Long-time family winery offering a wide range of award-winning wines and an easygoing tasting room.

Barnstormer Winery – Intimate tastings in a renovated 1800s barn, focused on small-lot, sustainably sourced Seneca Lake wines.

Magnus Ridge Winery – Old-world French–inspired tasting room with big bars, gift shop, and sweeping vineyard views.

Glenora Wine Cellars – Classic Seneca Lake winery estate with broad lake views and a variety of approachable wines.

Tin Barn Brewery – Modern craft brewery pouring hazy IPAs and fruited sours, plus tacos and a huge lake view.

FAQs

  • No. Your ticket covers transportation only. You’ll choose your tastings, drinks, and food at each stop and pay the establishments directly.

  • No. Each tour follows a set route and schedule. You stay with the same vehicle and group all day, and we bring you back to the ticket booth at the end.

  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring your ID, cash for tips throughout the day and a camera. You can store any wine you buy on the vehicle.

  • Tours run in most weather. If we ever need to cancel for safety, we’ll contact you at the email/phone you used at checkout with options.

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Explore our other tours

Looking for a different lake or pickup location? Compare all of our tours below.

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.

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Keuka Lake Tours - Departing from Watkins Glen

Scenic, relaxed shuttle tour of Keuka Lake wineries, perfect if you’re staying near Seneca but want to explore Keuka.

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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.

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Not sure which tour you want yet? Use this calendar to see every available Lakeside Trolley tour on Seneca and Keuka by date. It’s also a handy way to find another option if your first choice is sold out.

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Have questions about Seneca Lake tours?

We’re happy to help you pick the right tour or sort out the details for your day.

Call (607) 438-1535
Email info@lakeside-trolley.com
and we’ll talk you through it.

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