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Book your Seneca Lake wine tasting & tour from Downtown Syracuse
Spend a relaxed day tasting world-class wines on the shores of Seneca Lake in the famed Finger Lakes region, where deep waters and Conesus Loam Soils help moderate the vineyards you’ll visit; you’ll tour and taste at four wineries, sample a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines, and have time to purchase bottles to take home while your guide handles the designated driving so you can unwind with friends or family. Choose the Small & Mighty plus Lunch option to add a gourmet meal at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana, then continue exploring New York wine country’s scenic vineyards around Seneca Lake-a perfect full-day outing for groups, couples, and anyone booking a wine-focused event from Downtown Syracuse or Syracuse. Note that winery venues are subject to change due to availability, so plan accordingly and let this curated Finger Lakes tasting tour simplify your booking and day in the region.
About this activity in Downtown Syracuse
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.
Highlights
- Spend a relaxed day tasting award-winning wines on scenic Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes wine region - your guide handles the driving so you can enjoy the views and vintages.
- Visit and sample at four curated wineries along the lake, with options to learn about local viticulture and buy bottles to take home.
- Choose the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour to add a gourmet meal at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana - lunch includes wraps, pizzas, salad and a panino.
- Travel with friends or family through New York wine country on a small-group tour that showcases the best of the region’s lakeshore vineyards.
Important Information
- This experience is a guided wine-tasting tour of Finger Lakes vineyards around Seneca Lake with visits to four wineries; specific venues may change due to availability.
- Minimum age is 21 and you must carry a valid photo ID; service animals are permitted and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.
- Gratuities are not included; food and drinks are included only if you book the Small & Mighty plus Lunch option.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required; hotel pick-up from select Downtown Syracuse properties is available if requested - full meeting and pickup details are provided after booking.
Meeting Point
You can opt for hotel pick-up from a select Downtown Syracuse property if requested; otherwise you’ll receive an exact central meeting point and pickup time in your booking confirmation before the tour.
Includes
- Enjoy guided wine tastings and an educational tour through a curated selection of wineries-great for food and drink fans visiting Downtown Syracuse and the surrounding region.
- Travel with a professional driver/guide who leads the experience and shares local wine insights.
- Choose the Small & Mighty wine tour to visit four wineries in the area.
- Upgrade to the Small & Mighty Plus Lunch tour to visit four wineries with lunch included.
- Lunch on the Plus tour features wraps, pizzas, salad and a panino-provided only on the Small & Mighty Plus Lunch option.
- Hotel pick-up available from select hotels if you request it when booking.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included-plan to tip your driver/guide if you enjoyed the tour.
- Food and drinks are not included unless explicitly specified (lunch is included only on the Small & Mighty Plus Lunch tour).
Other
- Service animals are allowed on the tour.
- Tours are suitable for all physical fitness levels-no special fitness required.
- Minimum age to participate is 21; you must present a valid photo ID at check-in.
- Specific wineries visited are subject to change based on availability.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required to confirm your reservation.
- Small & Mighty tour includes visits to four wineries; the Small & Mighty Plus Lunch tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
What an amazing time we had! The 4 vineyards we visited were great. Ventosa was our favorite. Wine and lunch were delicious.
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We had such a fantastic time on our wine tour with Crush! Our host, Ron Smith, deserves special recognition—his knowledge and energy made the whole experience top-notch. Every stop on the tour was well chosen, offering great wines and welcoming atmospheres. Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends or a special day with your other half, this is absolutely the way to do it. Highly recommend!
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Ron was the best. Highly recommend. Very informative and friendly, we purchased the tour on Seneca lake and had a great time!
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You’ll enjoy wine tasting around Seneca Lake, the largest Finger Lake by volume and depth, which moderates the vineyards on its shores. The tour visits and tastes at four Finger Lakes wineries, letting you sample premium regional wines and purchase bottles to add to your collection.
If you choose the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour, you’ll visit and taste at four wineries and get a gourmet lunch at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana, which includes wraps, pizzas, salad and a panino as part of the lunch offering.
Winery venues are subject to change due to availability, but the tour still includes visits and tastings at four wineries, and your guide will ensure you experience a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines during the day.
Yes. The guided wine tour is Group-Friendly and visits four wineries around scenic Seneca Lake, with a driver/guide provided so you and your group can relax and taste a variety of wines without worrying about designated driving.
The tours are suitable for a wide range of groups, but note the minimum age is 21 and a valid photo ID is required for tastings. The itinerary is accessible for all physical fitness levels and designed to accommodate groups looking for a relaxed, food-and-drink focused outing.
Expect wine tastings, an educational guided tour, and driver/guide service included. Gratuities and additional food or drinks beyond what’s specified are excluded. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and select hotels in the Syracuse area can be arranged for pick-up if requested.
