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16 Available Tour Excursions in Syracuse
Experience the beauty of Seneca Lake with a private, customizable tasting tour designed just for your group of up to 4 guests. Select any combination of 4 wineries, breweries, or distilleries—or let a local FLX Chauffeur guide craft the perfect route for you from a curated list of standout venues. Travel in comfort with door-to-door pickup from Geneva, Watkins Glen, Penn Yan, or surrounding towns. Your ride is a clean, air-conditioned SUV stocked with complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed between stops. Unlike standard per-person pricing, this tour is offered at an exceptional flat group rate—a high-value alternative for those seeking a more personal, crowd-free experience. No buses. No strangers. Just you and your crew, sipping and savoring at your own pace in one of New York’s most scenic wine regions. FLX Chauffeur – I’ll Drive. You Unwind.
Price: $379.00
Duration: 6 hours
Fun way to relief stress, try something new, and be competitive. Throw an axe or knife like a pro with personal instructions from our coaches. Bring out your inner game and competition by challenging your friends. Or enjoy our muraled archery range, all equipment is included in the pricing including brief instructions and game play.
Price: $28.00
Duration: 1 hours
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!
Price: $29.00
Duration: 2 hours
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!
Price: $29.00
Duration: 2 hours
4-Hour Winter Wine Tour — Private, Cozy & Designed Around You. Savor the quiet beauty of Finger Lakes wine country in winter, from snowy vineyard views to fireside tastings. This four-hour private tour lets you explore 2–3 wineries on Keuka, Seneca, or Canandaigua Lake with a local chauffeur who handles timing, transportation, and suggestions so you can simply relax. Perfect for: • Couples • Friends & small groups • Solo adventurers Includes: • Private transport for up to 4 guests • Pickup from hotel, Airbnb, or residence • Your choice of lake • Choose 2–3 wineries or let me recommend hidden gems Flexible start times between 10 AM–12 PM let you move at your pace and enjoy winter’s calm tasting atmosphere. Reserve your cozy winter escape today. Sip, savor, and enjoy the views. I’ll drive — you unwind.
Price: $329.00
Duration: 4 hours
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 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
Price: $250.04
Duration: 5-6 hours
Doing the rounds of Finger Lakes craft breweries in a day is near-impossible using public transport. This tour eliminates the hassle, with air-conditioned transport to, and tastings at four Seneca and Keuka Lake hop farms. Learn why the area is perfect for beer-making, and at each brewery, enjoy farm-fresh tasting flights. Upgrade to the Farms & Flights with Lunch to add a restaurant lunch with a beer. * Visit four craft breweries around Finger Lakes from Seneca-Keuka area. * Travel easily by air-conditioned transport with a driver-guide for insight. * Enjoy tastings at each brewery and more * Includes hotel transfers and upgrade option to add lunch. * Lunch is available on the Farms & Flight plus Lunch tour.
Price: $259.24
Duration: 5 hours
With nineteen years of Winery Tour Transport , We can find Your Favorite Wines.. Best Rieslings , Pino , Ice Wines , Dry-Reds and Gold Award Winners. Wineries Lately , Have Their Customers to Schedule And prepay Their Tastings - while Talking On the phone.. Their Own Idea.. Since there are Plenty of Wineries and Taking time for most Tastings - this is about an hour Before You are At the Next Winery - That is how I suggest You Plan and Schedule Tastings.. There are two places with Pizza and They are Both in Breweries.. Standard Food prices are $12 to $14.00 per Person on the Wine Trail.. This is Why I Suggest that People should Consider bringing Food or Snacks on Their Tour.. Plus ,, Usually We lose an hour , to stop - order and eat.Please Do not wait Too late -- Maybe a Week or two Before the Tour - to make Your Chosen Choices of Wineries. Looking Forward to Your Tour.. Take Care.. Please Ask Any Questions and Read Our Reviews ! There are 4 or 5 Wineries that Require No Reservations.
Price: $420.00
Duration: 7 hours
Let’s Roam is the ultimate app-led adventure hunt company, turning your explorations into epic quests! Stroll through the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling thrilling challenges. Team up with friends or compete against them as you uncover fascinating facts and create unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a regular day out, a bachelorette party, a birthday bash, or a corporate team-building event. Each player picks an interactive role, with unique challenges for everyone. Get ready for an adventure like no other!
Price: $12.31
Duration: 2 hours
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!
Price: $29.00
Duration: 2 hours
Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Syracuse. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Syracuse?
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
Thank you for your interest in Winewagen Tours. We offer private Finger Lakes wine tours in our comfortable Nissan Passenger Van, which can accommodate up to six guests. We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services within a 15-mile radius of Geneva. You can either tell us your preferred wineries and breweries or let us create a custom itinerary based on your group's preferences. With over a decade of experience providing unique and fun wine tours in the Finger Lakes, we have established strong relationships with the best wineries, breweries, and farms in the region. Our small group sizes allow us to visit many places that larger tour vehicles cannot access, and we often don't need reservations or strict schedules. For more information and available dates, please visit our website. We look forward to hosting your Finger Lakes wine tour!
Price: $600.00
Duration: 6 hours
Join us on exciting tour of Downtown Syracuse! This tour is excellent for visitors and locals who love history. From Erie Canal to stunning architecture, you will discover the people and places that make the city unforgettable. Walk with us through Clinton Square, where Erie Canal once flowed. Explore Hanover Square’s charming 19 century buildings, marvel at the beauty of Onondaga County courthouse and stand in awe of the Syracuse first skyscraper the Gridley building. Our tour is packed with stories of Syracuse industrial boom, immigrant heritage, and architectural gems. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you will see Syracuse in the whole new way!
Price: $20.00
Duration: 2 hours
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!
Price: $29.00
Duration: 2 hours
Urban archery in a forest mural setting! Whether it's your first time ever, your first time in a long time, or your first time this week, this is the perfect place to have a couple of drinks, share some laughs, and have a friendly competition with friends and family. Our instructors provide a quick tutorial and tips on effective shooting. 2D and 3D targets will be available.
Price: $28.00
Duration: 1 hours
Discover Syracuse, the "Salt City," on an interactive scavenger hunt that blends history with adventure. Traverse the city’s landmarks, including the iconic City Hall and the bustling Armory Square, all while solving puzzles that reveal tales from the 1600s to the mid-1800s. This self-guided experience allows you to explore at your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or a memorable date. Snap team selfies and uncover hidden secrets of the Underground Railroad as you navigate through this vibrant city. With no reservations needed, the adventure awaits you at any hour.
Price: $49.99
Duration: 3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Population: Approximately 147,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Syracuse is during spring and fall.
- Visa Requirements Syracuse, being part of the United States, follows U.S. visa requirements. Citizens of visa-free countries like those in the EU, UK, and some others do not need a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens do not need a visa, while others may require a non-immigrant visa. Specific requirements vary based on nationality and purpose of visit.
About Syracuse
Syracuse is a vibrant city in New York State, known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the historic Erie Canal, visit the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology, or enjoy the scenic landscapes of the nearby Finger Lakes region. The city's unique blend of urban and rural experiences makes it an appealing destination for both city enthusiasts and nature lovers. Syracuse also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Syracuse Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Film Festival, which add to its cultural charm.
Syracuse Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of New York
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Syracuse is during spring and fall. Pack layers for the variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes being respectful of local traditions and history. Safety tips include being aware of surroundings, especially at night. For payments, credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is also useful for smaller purchases.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $250
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. **Erie Canal Museum**: This museum showcases the history of the Erie Canal, which played a significant role in the development of the United States. 2. **Rosamond Gifford Zoo**: Home to over 700 animals from around the world, this zoo is a popular family destination. 3. **Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology**: Offers interactive exhibits on science and technology, making it a great place for learning and fun. 4. **Clark Reservation State Park**: Known for its beautiful hiking trails and scenic views, this park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. 5. **Syracuse University**: A prestigious educational institution with beautiful architecture and a lively campus atmosphere.
Popular Activities
Syracuse offers a variety of activities for all interests. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking in the nearby parks, explore the city's vibrant arts scene, or experience the local food culture by visiting the Syracuse Farmers Market. During winter, skiing and snowboarding are popular activities at nearby resorts. Cultural experiences include attending performances at the Syracuse Stage or visiting the Everson Museum of Art.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Syracuse's cuisine is a mix of traditional American fare with Italian influences. Signature dishes include tomato pies and Italian sausage sandwiches. Local specialties often feature fresh produce from the surrounding area. Noteworthy restaurants include Dinosaur Bar-B-Que for barbecue and Pastabilities for Italian cuisine. Dining customs are casual, with a focus on local ingredients and community gatherings.
Getting Around
Syracuse is accessible by air through Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Local transportation options include buses and taxis. Renting a car is convenient for exploring the surrounding areas, but not necessary for city travel. Costs vary depending on the mode of transportation and rental options.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Syracuse is during spring and fall. Pack layers for the variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes being respectful of local traditions and history. Safety tips include being aware of surroundings, especially at night. For payments, credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is also useful for smaller purchases.
Culture & Customs
Syracuse has a strong community culture with a mix of urban and rural influences. Social customs emphasize friendliness and hospitality. Significant local festivals include the Syracuse Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Film Festival. Important etiquette tips include respecting local history and traditions, especially when visiting historical sites.
About The Author
Calvin has loved travel and adventure since first visiting Los Angeles with a suitcase in 1992 at the age of 20. He ditched the suitcase and got a backpack pretty fast.
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