Seneca Lake Tours
Shared-group tours around Seneca Lake — pick your vibe and we’ll handle the driving, timing, and route.
Choose your tour:
Weekends - Fun, high-energy, shared-group tours in our vintage trolley
Friday Evenings - Craft beverage (brewery & distillery) tour
Weekdays - Behind-the-scenes, guided experiences in our luxury shuttle
Departs from Watkins Glen (Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth)
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food purchased at each stop
Shared-group tour with a set route & schedule (not hop-on/off)
Which Seneca Lake Tour is right for you?
Seneca Lake offers a few different tour styles—pick the one that fits your group.
Trolley - Fun & Social
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Lively, social vibe with music and photos
Mix of wineries, breweries, and distilleries
Great for groups and couples who want to meet people and have fun
Ride the vintage Lakeside Trolley
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop
Behind The Scenes - Curated
Mondays through Thursdays
More curated, wine-forward stops and a hosted feel
Great for wine lovers who want a calmer, more “intentional” day
Same shared-group format, just a different vibe than the trolley
Extra time for questions, learning, and exploring at each stop
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop
NEW! - Craft Beverage - Breweries & Distilleries
Friday evenings
Brewery + distillery focused route
Perfect if your group is more into beer, cocktails, and spirits than wine
Social afternoon/evening energy without the “party bus” feel
Curated stops with about an hour at each location
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop
Check Dates & Tickets
Select a date below to see all available Seneca Lake tours for that day.
See the exact stops for your date
Select a date and tour, then click “View details.”
How to book your Seneca Tour
Booking steps
Select a date to see all available Seneca Lake tours for that day.
Select options for each field.
Click View Details to see the stops on that route.
Click buy tickets to be directed to the event’s ticket purchasing page.
Good to know
The Seneca Tours depart from Watkins Glen (Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth).
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for check-in.
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop.
How Your Day Works
Check in at the ticket booth – Arrive 10 minutes before departure at the Lakeside Trolley ticket booth in Watkins Glen. 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 curated stops 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.
What to Expect on a Seneca Lake Tour
A hosted, shared-group day with curated stops — we handle the driving and timing.
You’ll ride with your group in the same vehicle all day.
Your day follows a set route and schedule — stops may vary by date and availability.
Plan for about an hour at each stop, with a comfortable pace and no rushing.
Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop.
You can store purchases on the vehicle while you tour.
Tip: If you’re choosing between tour styles, use the “Which Seneca tour is right for you?” section above.
Quick FAQs
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No. Your ticket covers transportation only. You’ll choose your tastings, drinks, and food at each stop and pay the establishments directly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Explore our other tours
Looking for a different lake, pickup location, or tour style?
Keuka Lake Wine Tour
Departing from Watkins Glen, Penn Yan or Hammondsport
Scenic, relaxed shuttle tour of Keuka Lake wineries, perfect if you’re looking for an elevated winery tour.
Have questions about Seneca 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.