Long Island Wine Tour from Hicksville: 3 Vineyard Tastings

Six hours across three North Fork vineyards, tasting estate wines instead of sitting in a tasting room alone.

A private wine tour of Long Island departing from Hicksville LIRR Station, visiting Pindar Vineyards, Raphael Winery and Lenz Winery across six to seven hours. The tour includes guided tastings at each estate, private transportation, entrance fees and six wine tastings. Your guide speaks English, Hindi or Punjabi. An optional lunch at one of the wineries is available. Minimum age is 21. Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 21 and older.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private wine tour of Long Island

• Transfer from Hicksville LIRR Station
• Guided tasting at Pindar Winery
• Visit Raphael Winery estate
• Visit Lenz Winery tasting room

The experience

Six to seven hours means you start at Hicksville LIRR Station and end back there with three working vineyards behind you. The day opens with a comfortable drive to the East End, where Pindar Vineyards spreads across 500 acres of vines and coastal views. A private guide walks you through their signature Sauvignon Blancs and Merlots in the tasting room, sharing the winery's heritage and sustainable farming methods while casual live or background music plays. You'll have time to browse the boutique shop for exclusive bottles or local delicacies before moving on.

Raphael Winery comes next: a 70-acre family estate in Peconic with Mediterranean-style architecture inspired by Italian monasteries, established in the early 1990s by John and Joan Petrocelli. Then Lenz Winery, one of Long Island's oldest vineyards, known for hand-harvested estate wines, Merlot, Chardonnay and sparkling varieties in a rustic tasting room. The guide shapes the stops around what you want to linger on, and an optional lunch at one of the estates lets you sit with the views and the wines you've tasted instead of rushing through.

Private transportation means no shuttle schedule, no shared van stops, and no waiting for other groups. The driver picks you up at Hicksville LIRR and handles the route between the three vineyards, so you taste and talk without watching the clock for a bus. Your guide speaks English, Hindi or Punjabi, and the minimum age is 21: minors can attend but won't be served alcohol.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Hicksville LIRR Station to all three vineyards.
• guided tastings at Pindar Vineyards with insights into winemaking heritage.
• entrance fees to all three estates.
• six wine tastings total.
• access to the tasting rooms and boutique shops at each winery.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private luxury wine tours of Long Island at Pindar WineryGuide in English, Punjabi or Hindi · 10:00 and 12:00

From Manhattan to the vineyardsGuide in English, Punjabi or Hindi · 10:00 and 12:00From Manhattan to the vineyards: the tour lasts about 9 hours when it starts from Manhattan Penn Station, in a private van

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 12:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Hindi and Punjabi

Audio guideEnglish, Hindi and Punjabi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by DGN TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you prefer a private guide and car service to visit three North Fork wineries in one day, rather than renting a car or booking separate tastings at each estate.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Pindar, Raphael and Lenz on Long Island?

Pindar Vineyards spans 500 acres with a relaxed tasting room and live music, known for Sauvignon Blancs and Merlots. Raphael is a smaller 70-acre family estate with Mediterranean architecture in Peconic, established in the early 1990s. Lenz is one of Long Island's oldest vineyards, also in Peconic, specializing in hand-harvested Merlot, Chardonnay and sparkling wines in a rustic setting.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is optional and available at one of the wineries. You can arrange it at checkout if you want to sit and relax between tastings instead of moving straight through.

How do I get to Hicksville LIRR Station, and what time does the tour start?

Hicksville LIRR Station is on the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line, accessible from Penn Station and other LIRR stops. The tour departs from there, though the exact start time is confirmed when you book.

Can I bring someone under 21?

Yes, minors can attend the tour with an adult, but no alcoholic beverages will be served to anyone under 21.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste six wines across the three estates. Pindar is known for crisp Sauvignon Blancs and rich Merlots; Raphael offers estate-grown varieties; Lenz specializes in Merlot, Chardonnay and sparkling wines.