Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour
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September 2026
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Is Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour worth booking?
Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour is a 5-hour experience in Syracuse, United States, from $263 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 220 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (220)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $263 per person
Seneca is the largest of all the Finger Lakes by volume and depth. This makes it an ideal moderating influence for vineyards on the shores that sit largely in Conesus Loam Soils. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the world
What you get
About this experience
Seneca is the largest of all the Finger Lakes by volume and depth. This makes it an ideal moderating influence for vineyards on the shores that sit largely in Conesus Loam Soils. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in the world-famous Finger Lakes region as you tour the vineyards surrounding scenic Seneca Lake. Take time to enjoy tastings and purchase new bottles for your collection. Kick back with friends or family, and let your guide do the designated driving. You will visit & taste at four wineries. Choose the Small & Mighty plus Lunch wine tour to add a gourmet late morning lunch at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana. * Enjoy a day out in New York wine country with your group. * Taste a variety of premium Finger Lakes regional wines at four wineries. * Visit & taste at four wineries. Choose to Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour to add a gourmet lunch at Ventosa Vineyards Cafe Toscana. * Winery venues are subject to change due to availability
What's included
Included
- Wine tastings and educational tour through a selection of wineries
- Driver/guide
- Small & Mighty plus Lunch visits 4 wineries. Lunch including wraps, pizzas, salad & a panino.
- Lunch Included on Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour only.
- Small & Mighty wine tour visits four wineries.
- Hotel pick-up at select hotels if requested
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What you'll see and do
Seneca Lake
As you depart from your pickup location, you will be guided through the surrounding Seneca Lake area. Your tour includes four winery visits. You can add a delightful lunch at Ventosa Vineyards by selecting the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour.There, you can enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the 23-acre property. With an expert wine country host as your guide, you'll have an inside look in this serene part of the Finger Lakes region. *Winery venues are subject to change due to availability
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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.
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Prejean Winery
Prejean, a surname of French origin, is the founding family's name. Prejean Winery was founded by James and Elizabeth (Jim & Libby) Prejean. Jim Prejean was born in Carencro, Louisiana which is part of the French-speaking area of Louisiana. Prejean is a French Cajun name that is most common in southwest Louisiana, but more unusual elsewhere in the United States. Prejean Winery currently has approximately 30 acres of active vineyards in which we grow thirteen varieties of grapes. Vinifera grown include Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Hybrid varieties grown include Traminette, Vignoles, Cayuga, Valvin Muscat, Marechal Foch, Noiret and Corot Noir. All Prejean Wines are estate grown and produced.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ventosa Vineyard
Ventosa: You will taste a variety of flavors found in Ventosa’s wines as you marvel at the view of the vineyards and Seneca Lake. The wine tasting experience at Ventosa Vineyards is second to none. Enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the 23-acre property on the northeastern shore of Lake Seneca. A delightful lunch is available at Ventosa's Cafe Toscana on the Small & Mighty plus Lunch tour. The Lunch is a fixed offering of items off of Cafe Toscana's menu including wraps, pizzas, salad & a panino. On Sunday, we will substitute the Cafe at Fox Run Winery for Cafe Toscano.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Seneca Lake
Cane & VIne Wine Cellars Mike and Jayne Gibbs, a husband-and-wife team, opened Can & Vine Wine Cellars in 2025, expanding their portfolio alongside Toast Winery on the south end of Seneca Lake. One wine Mike is particularly excited about is his bone-dry Cayuga White. While this varietal is often produced in a sweeter style, the 2023 vintage was so exceptional when made bone-dry that he chose to bottle it. He also enjoys crafting pétillant naturel (pét-nat) wines. Can & Vine will offer a Dry Sparkling Rosé of Marquette made in the pét-nat style.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Anthony Road Wine Company
Arrive at this charming pioneering property on 100 acres of the northwestern bank of Seneca Lake. Taste through the crafted portfolio of Anne & John Martini. With the help of friends and family, they planted the first grapes, all hybrid varieties, in 1973. An array of wine is produced – from dry to dessert – with a range of tastes designed to please connoisseurs and casual aficionados alike.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Syracuse
Park in the parking lot and look for the Crush Vehicle.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Park in the parking lot and look for the Crush Vehicle.
Options you can book
Small & Mighty
Full day wine tour around Seneca Lake. Visit & taste at four wineries. 10:45am-4:00pm
Small & Mighty plus Lunch
Full-day wine tour around Seneca Lake. Four wineries plus Lunch. 10:00am-4:00pm
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
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Small & Mighty wine tour includes four wineries
- Small & Mighty plus Lunch wine tour includes four wineries plus lunch.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 220 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
220 verified traveler reviews for Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Newbies on our first wine tour
Race our driver was super nice and very informative. All the vineyards were beautiful. We had plenty of time at each to look around, shop, & take our time in tasting. A couple of the wineries were pretty liberal when they poured! We would definitely do it again.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thanks so much for the review. Hope we can take you out again for another wine tour the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
via Tripadvisor
Lovely Day
From the moment we were collected, by mini van at our holiday home, we knew we were in safe hands with Ron. Ron was knowledgeable and keen to teach us all about the Finger Lake area & all it has to offer. Ron is an absolute gentleman and I would highly recommend taking one of these winery tours. The 4 wineries we visited were all excellent with various flight tasting options, at each vineyard, we had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Excellent value for money.
Response from the operator: Hello! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Crush Beer and Wine Tours. We will share your kind words with Ron. Please call on us again for a wine tour the next time your are in the Finger Lakes!
via Tripadvisor
Donna to the rescue!
We did the Castle Views and windy waters tour with 4 stops. Our guide Donna was great, particularly as another guide was scheduled for our tour but cancelled due to health issues minutes before pickup. Crush did their best to find another driver and Donna came to the rescue! Donna was knowledgeable and friendly. She kept us on schedule and also gave us space to enjoy the tasting experiences. Would have booked another tour if I had a longer stay. She had waters in the van for us-greatly appreciated.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for the 5 stars. We truly appreciate your kind words about Donna. Call on us again for a wine tour the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect way to spend the day
Excellent experience and Ron is a terrific guide . We went at a relaxed pace and met the owners and staff of 4 local wineries , who explained their wines in nice detail , great group of people we went with as well . Had lunch , enjoyed the scenery , it was a perfect afternoon
Response from the operator: Hello! Thanks so much for the review. I'm glad you had a great time on your wine tour. We'll share your kind words with Ron. Please call on us again the next time you are in the Finger Lakes!
via Tripadvisor
Girlfriend trip
An amazing day Ron is an excellent driver very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend this trip.
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and your kind words about Ron. We're glad he made your tour fun! Hope you will call on us again the next time you are in the Finger Lakes. Cheers!
via Tripadvisor
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
- $263 to $344
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 77
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Syracuse.
How much does Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour cost?
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Prices start at $263 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Syracuse usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour 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 Syracuse is not rushed.
Is Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 220 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in Syracuse, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour?
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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 Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour 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 Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour?
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Around 77 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
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Syracuse, NY packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Syracuse by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book. On Outty we rank every Syracuse experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Syracuse NY Walking Tour, Syracuse Showdown Scavenger Hunt, 1 Hr Syracuse Axe Throwing. 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 Syracuse?
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Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse?
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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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