
Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 112 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience worth booking?
Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience is a 5-hour experience in Rochester, United States, from $258 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 112 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (112)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $258 per person
Follow the Canandaigua Wine Trail on a guided tour of the Finger Lakes’ wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. This wine trail experience includes tastings at four vineyards and an option to add-on a bistro-style lunch
What you get
About this experience
Follow the Canandaigua Wine Trail on a guided tour of the Finger Lakes’ wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. This wine trail experience includes tastings at four vineyards and an option to add-on a bistro-style lunch at Roots Cafe at Inspire Moor Winery on Canandaigua Lake. - Taste Finger Lakes wines - Optional Lunch may be selected. - Pickup from a centrally-located meeting point - Tastings at four wineries
What's included
Included
- Wine tastings and educational tour through a selection of wineries
- Lunch if option selected
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pick-up at select hotels if requested
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What you'll see and do
Crush Beer & Wine Tours
Crush Beer & Wine Tours offers guided tours of Breweries and Wineries in the picturesque setting of the Finger Lakes and Rochester, NY.
Pass by without stopping
Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail
New York's original wine country, sip and savor their world-class wines, enjoy beautiful vistas and talk with tastemakers who make it all happen. Your tour includes three to four winery visits, depending on the option you pick. The full-day tour includes a delightful lunch at the New York Kitchen in Canandaigua, NY.
Pass by without stopping
Heron Hill Tasting Room on Canandaigua Lake
The tasting room on the hill is the sister location of the famous Keuka winery. Enjoy an educational tasting in the renovated Century Barn overlooking the proprietors “Ingle” vineyard.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard
Check out this chic winery for a tasting of Tim and Dianne Moore’s creative and intensely flavored wines made onsite in the micro facility in the heart of Naples.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard
For the tours plus LUNCH only. ROOTS CAFE AT INSPIRE MOORE WINERY. Welcome to Roots Cafe at Inspire Moore Winery. Roots Cafe is about more than just serving the freshest, most beautiful food the area and the seasons have to offer. They believe with all our hearts that a community that supports each other can only thrive. Be it the farmers who grow their produce, supply them with locally sourced meats, put the flowers on their tables, or the guests they love to share this all with...they are all connected. Visit to Roots is only available on our Full Day Tour plus Lunch.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars
For the wine enthusiast in all of us, they offer tasting at one of the larger pioneering wine making facilities on the Canandaigua Wine Trail. What used to be the Widmer winery is now home to the Infamous Red Cat. Learn more about the winemaking process while sipping traditional varieties and world class Riesling.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery
Enjoy a “sweet beginning” at this quaint winery owned by the Brahm family. Explore the extensive portfolio of John Brahm's wines sourced from grapes along prized vineyards near Canandaigua Lake.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rochester
As you pull into the long narrow driveway off of Route 96, turn right when the parking lot opens up and we will meet you near Pole G6.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
As you pull into the long narrow driveway off of Route 96, turn right when the parking lot opens up and we will meet you near Pole G6.
Options you can book
Sip & Savor plus Lunch
Sip & Savor plus Lunch visits four wineries plus Lunch. Approx 10:30am-4:45pm. Hours may differ due to venue availability.
Sip & Savor
Sip & Savor wine tour visits four wineries . Approximately 11:30am-5:00pm. Hours may differ due to venue availability.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Crush Beer & Wine Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Must have valid Photo ID
- Specific wineries subject to change
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 111 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
111 verified traveler reviews for Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Tour with Alan!
Fun wines, a great itinerary, and the best driver/guide in Alan!
Response from the operator: Thanks for the review! Alan is the best!
via Tripadvisor
Ron rocks!
Ron was a rockstar!! Such a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and incredibly kind! We had a blast learning about the wineries, and he made it a very pleasurable experience. Thank you Ron!
Response from the operator: Hello! Thanks for the review. I'm glad to hear you had a great time with Ron and Crush Beer and Wine Tours!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Ron Smith is the best guide! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly!
Response from the operator: Hello! Thanks for the review!
via Tripadvisor
The best day with Ron at Crush Tours!!
We had the best day with Crush Tours!! Ron was an exceptional guide, and was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very easy going and made it so we could truly enjoy the day. Cannot recommend Ron enough!!
Response from the operator: Hello! Thanks for the review. Glad to hear you had a great time with Ron and Crush Beer and Wine Tours!
via Tripadvisor
Wine Tour
The wine tour was good, we enjoyed the other two couples we met and Deb was a great tour guide and driver.
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We'll be sure to share your kind words about Deb. She truly enjoys making sure every detail of the day runs smoothly so guests can just relax and have fun. Thank you for choosing Crush Beer & Wine Tours!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $258 to $340
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 39
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rochester.
How much does Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience cost?
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Prices start at $258 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rochester usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rochester is not rushed.
Is Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 112 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Rochester, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience?
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Around 39 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rochester can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rochester and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rochester within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rochester?
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Rochester, NY packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Rochester by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book. On Outty we rank every Rochester experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets, Shared Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting in Conesus Lake, Haunted Oswego Tours. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
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Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Rochester, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rochester?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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