Small Group Wine & Cider Tour in Burlington, Vermont

Five stops across Vermont wine country, ending at a hard cider barn with twenty taps on draft.

A small group wine and cider tour in Burlington, Vermont visits three wineries, one cidery, and local attractions over six hours with a designated driver and hotel pickup. Groups stay at a maximum of six travelers, creating an intimate experience. The tour runs Wednesday through Sunday in spring and summer only. Tasting fees and cheese plates are available for purchase at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Vermont wineries and cideries

• Pick up from hotel in Burlington area
• Visit Shelburne Vineyard for wine and cider tasting
• Visit Charlotte Village Winery and sample wines
• Stop at Dakin Farm sugarhouse and store
• Visit Lincoln Peak Vineyard for wine tasting
• Visit Woodchuck Hard Cider tasting room
• Return to original pick-up location

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel in Burlington, South Burlington, or Killington and returns you there at the end of the day, no driving required. You'll visit Shelburne Vineyard first, a twenty-year-old operation with a barn-style tasting room overlooking the vineyard. Their wines come from hybrid grapes bred for Vermont's climate, and you can add local cheeses and charcuterie to your tasting. Charlotte Village Winery, established in 2001, started with blueberries from a ten-acre field and now produces wines from both fruits and grapes. The tasting deck overlooks those same fields and the Adirondack Mountains beyond.

Between wineries, the tour stops at Dakin Farm, a sugarhouse that has been boiling sap for over fifty-eight years. You'll see the production process and browse their store of pure Vermont maple syrup in all grades, plus cob-smoked meats, artisan cheeses, and specialty goods. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, a vine nursery specializing in hybrid grapes, offers tastings with a local cheese and charcuterie plate on a porch overlooking a small pond. The final stop is Woodchuck Hard Cider in Middlebury, where the Vermont Hard Cider Company keeps twenty ciders on tap in a large barn tasting room.

A professional guide drives an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day, and the group size never exceeds six travelers, so the experience feels like traveling with friends rather than a tour bus. Alcohol consumption is limited to the premises of each winery and cidery. Drinking in the van is not permitted. The tour is available spring and summer only, Wednesday through Sunday.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Burlington, South Burlington, or Killington.
• an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide for the full six hours.
• visits to three Vermont wineries and one hard cidery.
• a stop at Dakin Farm sugarhouse to watch maple syrup production and browse local products.
• all transportation between stops.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (21 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Vermontology Guided Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines from multiple Vermont producers without driving yourself: the small group size and fixed stops mean you'll spend your time tasting and exploring, not navigating or worrying about the route.

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Top questions

What kinds of wines does Vermont actually produce?

Vermont wineries on this tour focus on hybrid grape varieties bred to survive the region's harsh climate. Shelburne Vineyard and Charlotte Village Winery both craft wines from these cold-hardy hybrids, and Charlotte Village also produces fruit wines from their blueberry fields.

Can I taste at all five stops, or do I choose which ones?

You visit all five stops (three wineries, one cidery, and Dakin Farm sugarhouse) over the six-hour tour. Tasting fees at the wineries and cidery are optional and available for purchase. Dakin Farm is a browse-and-watch stop with no tasting fee required.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the vehicle, the guide, and access to all five locations are included. Tasting fees (around $40 total across the wineries and cidery), cheese and charcuterie plates (around $15–$20 per plate), and guide gratuity are available for purchase at checkout.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old to participate in the wine and cider tastings.

How often does this tour run, and when can I book it?

The tour operates Wednesday through Sunday only and is available in spring and summer. Check availability for your preferred dates when booking.