All Ithaca Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

Discover the history, heritage, and natural beauty of Ithaca with this private guided walking tour. Follow your guide around Downtown Ithaca, Sagan Planet Walk, Cornell University, and a portion of the Cascadilla Gorge Trail, and learn more about the city, university, and some of its famous residents through informative commentary and stories.

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.

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.

Small Group Taste of the Finger Lakes with Customizable Itinerary. Experience the best of the Finger Lakes on this unique small group tour select your own curated mix of a winery, brewery, distillery, on Canandaigua Lake. Travel in comfort with door-to-door pickup, bottled water, and a scenic route through the Canandaigua Lake area. With an intimate group size and a budget-friendly group rate, this is a fun, relaxed way to sample local favorites without the hassle of planning. Perfect for friends, couples, or casual celebrations! I’ll Drive – You Unwind.

Drive Seneca Lake yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole lake in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point, Watkins Glen or Geneva, choose the wineries you want from the 42 mapped along Route 14 and Route 414, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. Narrated stories cover the people behind the tasting rooms: Konstantin Frank and Hermann Wiemer, who proved European vines could survive these winters, the four growers who opened Glenora in 1977, the Fulkersons on land their family has farmed since 1805, the castle at Belhurst, the salt beneath the lake and the Seneca Drums. No group, no schedule, no guide; stop for lunch in Hector or a walk through the Watkins Glen gorge, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops between the vineyards, because everything downloads offline. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are paid at each winery.

Keuka Lake Private Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with FLX Chauffeur. Sip, relax, and explore the beauty of Keuka Lake with a private tasting tour for up to 4 guests. Choose 4 top wineries, breweries, or distilleries—or let a local expert guide you to hidden gems. Enjoy door-to-door pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or residence in Hammondsport, Penn Yan, or nearby, in a clean, air-conditioned SUV with complimentary bottled water. This VIP-style experience is offered at an exceptional flat group rate, making it an affordable and personal alternative to costly per-person tour options. No crowded buses, no rushed stops—just your group, your pace, and stunning lake views. Perfect for romantic escapes, a girls’ day out, or a custom celebration in Finger Lakes wine country. FLX Chauffeur – I’ll Drive. You Unwind.

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.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Download GuideAlong’s Finger Lakes audio tour to explore Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, discover glacial waterfalls and gorges, and enjoy upstate New York’s famous Wine Trail. Four must-see stops anchor the journey: towering Taughannock Falls, historic Seneca Falls, lakeside Belhurst Castle, and the gorge trails of Watkins Glen State Park. As you drive, discover scenic byways, vineyard overlooks, nature preserves, and sweeping lake views. Explore the geological formation of the Finger Lakes, discover the stories of the Cayuga and Seneca Nations, and dive into the evolution of viticulture. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates

Explore the Finger Lakes at your own pace on a private 6-hour wine tour tailored to your group's interests. Visit wineries, breweries, and scenic spots around Seneca, Keuka, or Cayuga Lake while your local driver handles the transportation. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, personalized recommendations, beautiful lake views, and convenient pickup and drop-off. You'll typically visit 3-4 wineries, with time for tastings, lunch, and sightseeing. This private experience is exclusively for your group of up to six guests.