Top Ithaca Day Trips

Enjoy a guided tasting tour around Seneca Lake, in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Visit four different wineries, enjoy educational tours, and sample diverse regional varietals while enjoying scenic views. Leave the driving to someone else so you can fully enjoy your day of wine tasting. An added lunch option is also available.

Explore the Finger Lakes on a self-guided drive around Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, blending waterfalls, wine country, and American history. Four must-see stops anchor the journey: towering Taughannock Falls, the birthplace of the women’s rights movement in Seneca Falls, lakeside Belhurst Castle, and the gorge trails of Watkins Glen State Park. Along the way, discover scenic byways, vineyard overlooks, nature preserves, and sweeping lake views. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Enjoy a picturesque wine-tasting in Keuka Lake. Don't worry about how to get to each vineyard, as our designated tour guide will drive you between tastings. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Finger Lakes region as you sip your way through four different wineries, learning about the area's unique varietals. A premium tasting experience with pick-up awaits, with the option to add lunch at Bully Hill.

Customize your Finger Lakes winery tour and try the best of the region’s Rieslings and ice wines with transportation for up to six people. Save yourself the headache of trying to book tastings, figure out where to eat, and having to deal with driving, thanks to the local expertise of your driver-guide. You can choose your wineries on the various wine trails around Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes.

This private full-day tour reveals Ithaca’s historic and cultural heritage. Journey through the Finger Lakes shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition. Discover landscapes reflecting an ancient agricultural civilization and evolving cultural legacy. Seneca Lake presents a heritage of viticulture rooted in classical practices. What defines the region’s enduring wine culture? Cayuga Lake connects natural beauty with deep cultural identity. Keuka Lake showcases architectural vineyard patterns shaped over generations. Each stop uncovers stories of transformation and regional heritage. Enjoy refined scenery enriched by historical insight from your guide. Experience a premium cultural journey where heritage and landscape meet. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.