Seneca Lake Tours

Shared-group tours around Seneca Lake—pick the vibe that fits your day: the Vintage Trolley for a fun, social weekend, Behind-the-Scenes for a more curated hosted experience on select dates, or our Craft Beverage Tour for an afternoon/evening focused on great local beer & spirits. We handle the driving, timing, and route.

  • Three options: Vintage Trolley • Behind-the-Scenes • Brewery Tour

  • Departs from Watkins Glen (Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth)

  • 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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Select a date below to see all available Seneca Lake tours for that day.

How to book your Seneca Tour

Booking steps

  • Select a date below to see all available Seneca Lake tours for that day.

  • Tap a time to choose your tickets.

  • Check the event name so you know which experience you’re booking: Trolley, Behind-the-Scenes, or Brewery Tour — then complete checkout.

Good to know

  • These tours depart from Watkins Glen (Lakeside Trolley Ticket Booth).

  • Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.

  • Transportation only — tastings, drinks, and food are purchased at each stop.

Need help choosing a tour?

Which Seneca 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

  • 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
Sundays 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

Craft Beverage - Breweries & Distilleries
Fridays

  • 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

How Your Day Works

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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 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 (not hop-on/hop-off).

  • 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

  • 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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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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Explore our other tours

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

Keuka Lake Wine Tour
Departing from Watkins Glen

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

View Keuka (Penn Yan)

Keuka Lake Wine Tour
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.

View Keuka (Watkins Glen)

Seneca Lake Tours
Trolley + BTS + Craft Beverage

Departing from Watkins Glen. Choose from our vintage trolley weekend tours, Behind-the-Scenes wine tours on select dates, or our Friday afternoon Craft Beverage 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.

Call (607) 333-2171
Email info@lakeside-trolley.com
and we’ll talk you through it.

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