Top 10 Tours in Ithaca, New York (NY)

January 26, 2022 Roger Rusk

"Ithaca is gorges" can be read on proud t-shirts across New York State, and there is definitely truth in advertising. Sitting on the shores of Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, the hilly town of Ithaca is surrounded by dense forests, towering waterfalls, and many gorges. The natural beauty has a distinctly academic feel, as local universities have filled the woods with museums and education centers like The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which features a 220 acre wildlife sanctuary.
Restaurants in Ithaca

1. School's Out Charters

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School's Out Charters

School's Out Charters offers small group and exclusive boat tours on Cayuga Lake. All Tours are PRIVATE! We specialize in Winery Tours! This is the ultimate way to enjoy the wineries. No crowded cattle buses, no traffic, just a leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes. Book us for an intimate customized sunset cruise or a party. Our boat accommodates from 2-6 people. School's Out Charters - the anti-limo.Established in 2009, the owners of School's Out Charters took the burgeoning winery tourism market on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and combined it with boat cruises to produce the ultimate vehicle to conduct wine tours. Our love for the lake and it's surrounding areas allow us the opportunity to share this passion for the natural beauty of the finger lakes with all of our customers.

2. Experience! The Finger Lakes

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Experience! The Finger Lakes

USA Today 10Best Wine Tour Company in the US. Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Winner for over 10 years. Experience! The Finger Lakes is the premier tour company in the Finger Lakes. We specialize in premium guided tours unlike anything else available in the region. Our experiences include wine tours, gorge and waterfall tours, and cultural tours of the area. We also offer Boat Tours and Food Tours out of Ithaca NY. Owned by a certified sommelier, our wine tours are fully-immersive, exclusive experiences where guests meet owners and winemakers at some of the best producers in the region. Private vineyard and cellar tours, reserve wines, and sommelier-curated food and wine pairings are designed into each tour. On-line booking available 24/7 on our website.

3. Southern Tier Balloon Tours

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Southern Tier Balloon Tours

Offering daily hot air balloon rides in the Ithaca, NY region of Tompkins county, Southern Tier Balloon Tours is the perfect way to see the entire finger lakes region of Ithaca, NY from the air. Flights are 45-70 minutes in duration with the whole experience being around 3 hrs from start to finish and conclude with a celebratory Champagne toast for all guests.

4. Cayuga Excursions

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Cayuga Excursions

Join one of our captains for a half or full day sail on the largest of the Finger Lakes. Set off from Ithaca early in the morning and enjoy breakfast on the lake, or spend a gorgeous afternoon tacking up to Taughannock State Park and back. For the adventurous, join us for an overnight cruise up the lake, sleeping and eating aboard the boat.

5. Ithaca is Foodies Culinary Tours

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Ithaca is Foodies Culinary Tours

Enjoy local cuisine on a guided walking tour of Ithaca's unique restaurants. During a three-hour culinary adventure, satisfy your appetite for inventive and delicious food while getting a taste for our town's history, culture, and architecture.

6. In-Depth Fishing Adventures

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In-Depth Fishing Adventures

We provide fishing charters, boat tours, and sightseeing tours on Lake Cayuga. We fish for Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout. The boat we use is a 30 Foot Proline equipped with a cabin, restroom, and the best fishing electronics. Captain Mark is a a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, and is also licensed as a New York State Fishing Guide. Max 6 people/trip. ** No Skunk Guarantee** See Website for details

7. Finger Lakes Sailing Charter

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Finger Lakes Sailing Charter

Operating out of Cayuga Lake in the Southern Inlet in Ithaca, we are the premiere provider of private customizable sailing charters and sailing instruction in the Finger Lakes. In addition to providing daily sailboat charters, wine tours, sunset cruises, and sailing instruction, we are passionate about improving the Ithaca waterfront and revitalizing Ithaca's lakeside community.

8. Finger Lakes Transport an Tour Services

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Finger Lakes Transport an Tour Services

15 years of Guided Winery Tour Transport on 3 Lakes with 70+ Wineries. Seating Six Passengers in Comfort in our CHEV UpLander Maxi-Van . Others charge well over $500.00 and We Offer 11AM to 6PM Tours for $350.00+ tax , Financing is available .

9. Ithaca Boat Tours

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Ithaca Boat Tours

Ithaca Boat Tours offers a wide variety of daytime and evening narrated boat tours and cruises that departing from 2 locations in Ithaca, New York. Enjoy the sunset, learn about the history of the area, or enjoy a glass wine with friends or family during any of our cruise option. Pay-as-you-board 1hr narrated tours are available Saturdays and Sundays departing from the Ithaca Farmer's Market at 11a, 12:30p, 2p May - October. We offer late afternoon matinee and a 1hr sunset cruise departing from the Thursday Evening Ithaca Farmers' Market. Additionally, we offer 2-hr Summer Sunset, 2-Hr Picnic lunch Cruises, and a Wine on the Water Cruise by reservation most every day of the week departing from our home dock. Be sure to check the schedule for special events !

10. Discover Cayuga Lake

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Discover Cayuga Lake

We offer group charters and public cruises aboard the majestic MV Teal. Our friendly staff offers a range of experiences, from family expeditions to sunset cruises, that put you in touch with the landscape and people that make the Finger Lakes worth visiting. Join us for a great experience on Cayuga Lake! Your fare supports our non-profit mission of education and lake access for young people.

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