Tour the Best Finger Lake Wineries in a 1971 VW Bus

The Finger Lakes is famous for its delicious wine and world-class vineyards and with thousands of visitors and tourists every year, wine touring, unless you drive and guide yourself, can become an impersonal experience. There’s one tour that is guaranteed to be a Finger Lakes experience you’ll never forget. Climb aboard the 1971 forest green VW bus named Terrapin, used for a specialized private or public tour of the Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lake Wine and Brew Trails. Guided by Zach, Winewagen tours provides one-of-a-kind transportation between wineries and breweries of the region that is always a blast. Winewagen’s TripAdvisor rating, with almost 100 reviews, has a 99% five star rating.

Ditch the huge bus tour tickets and go on this customizable and personalized adventure. The back of the VW can fit six people who don’t mind being cozy and has a renovated interior, complete with the appropriate cork floor. You’ll be the envy of all as you arrive at your destination in just about the coolest car imaginable.

As an added bonus, your tour guide is passionate and extremely familiar with the Finger Lakes (not to mention he’s as polite as can be). Expect your doors to be opened for you and to be introduced to the guides and owners of the wineries you visit. Laughter and great conversation are staples at Winewagen tours.

Some things to keep in mind: Winewagen tours is completely customizable. You can go where you want to. Zach often asks “Where do you want to go?” once you get in the VW. Have an idea prepared or have the answer to the next question ready: “White or red?” Usually, that’s enough to get Zach headed to your first stop. Who knows what it will be?

If you get a little hungry, too, then Winewagen also can stop at some of its own favorites, Cafe Toscana, Two Goats, Elf in the Oak, FLX Wienery, and the legendary food truck, Smokin Pete. Just as Zach recommends, pack a snack to avoid getting “hangry” on your tour.

Winewagen tours has a public tour fee of $75 per person and private tour hourly rate of $75. To get more information on Winewagen Tours and to see photos of the legendary bus, click here or call (315) 370-7508.