A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for my bachelorette weekend and they were absolutely amazing…read more Caitlin was our guide for the day and she was incredible. We were taken to 3 different vineyards who all took great care of us. I've been on a ton of wine tours and this was by far the very best I've been on. The lunch was delicious and beautifully set up ahead of time before we got to the 2nd vineyard. It was a beautiful day. Thank you Hudson Valley Bucket List!

Loved everything about our experience at Reserva…read more The cheese/charcuterie/fruit board we shared was a work of art. The wine selection was excellent, with good recommendations from our server and the opportunity to taste wines before committing to them. The setting, music -- everything. A really enjoyable evening that I plan on recreating with others in the future!

On our way down Main Street, we were drawn into Reserva from the live music playing inside. We…read morechanged our plans and decided to grab a bite here. The menu is pretty limited, as it is a wine bar. But the food was very good. The croissants melted in your mouth! The quiche was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh. I was disappointed that they do not offer pão de queijo on Sundays.

An absolute MUST try in Beacon. This is a locals spot and the staff are super friendly and…read morehospitable! The wines and liquor selection are beyond beyond! Everything is sourced locally from NY! Everything we sampled was delicious! The variety of wines, liquors and even non-alcoholics are amazing! Wine shop is connected to the bar and the vibe is open, cozy and still a touch romantic. Loved it. Highly recommend the wine flight and do not sleep on the pretzel (with mustard and cheddar dips). Our server, David, was great and we had such a pleasant visit. He really made sure everyone had a drink that they would really enjoy. Paul Brady Wine is an absolute must do when in Beacon!

Beyond the best place in Beacon to go hang drink and chat with the staff , locals . Didn't have…read more The appetizers however I did see some come outta and they looked delicious .. let's put it this way YOU feel like you're a regular patron. great staff , chat . till next time!

This was my first time going to a distillery, it was very friendly the tour of the facility was…read moretruly educational and informal. I felt like a valued guest. The tour guide was amazing with his knowledge of the facility and history. A must do..

We were the only ones on the tour so it felt very intimate and we learned so much. The staff was…read moreamazing and the grounds are incredible. Most of all quality, quality, quality whiskey and drinks.

This place is GREAT! Super friendly and assisting staff, beautiful grounds and MANY options as to…read morehow you want to do their place. Per my last sentence, be sure you go online and KNOW what you want to do and what you want to spend! You can 'easily' spend a lot of money here - on the other hand, if you know what you're doing you can have a nice afternoon/evening here at a reasonable cost. Again, go on the website beforehand. I can't stress this enough! Their wine is expensive as are 'some' seating options so be advised. We were actually there 3x's this spring/summer. Went to a big party under one of their large structured tents, then we had a small party under an umbrella table, and then went up again this past weekend and just sat in chairs and caught a sunset and amazing dinner from Greek Cave food truck. The food trucks (always 2) vary, but they list whose there on the website along with any entertainment (extra cost). Very annoying is the fact you can't call there! You have to text or email and their response(s) are NOT always timely! Unprofessional that you can't call and speak to someone.

Unfortunately, this was not a place I'd want to return to for wine. Allowing people to smoke cigars…read moreoutside made the experience unpleasant, especially when you're trying to enjoy wine. The hostess station was also unnecessarily complicated and honestly felt a little crazy to navigate.Also if their is a band insidedont go inside. So unbelievable loud!!!!!! On top of that, the wine itself was not very good. Overall, between the cigar smoke, frustrating reservation system, and disappointing wine, this just isn't a place I would recommend if you're looking for a good wine experience.

We just had an excellent wine tour with Donovan! Even though it was a dreary day his very pleasant…read moremanner and professionalism made the day a hit. His knowledge of all understanding he wineries and recommendations was both impressive and helpful. It was especially nice to see that all the wineries knew him and respected him. We were all surprised that our tour came with a tasty cheese platter from Adams Fairacre Farms. Very nice touch. Donovan does beer/brewery tours and spirit tours. If you want to be well treated by a knowledgeable tour guide I highly recommend Donovan. He is outstanding!

I'm so glad we found Tour with Donovan after searching for tours of the wineries in the Hudson…read moreValley. Donovan is awesome. Very professional, listened to what we wanted, then took us to three wineries that were fantastic. Each winery had its own unique character and the wines were spot on, as well the spirits in the last one we went to. Donovan's van was very clean, well air conditioned, and had all the amenities needed to go from one winery to the next. He's very knowledgeable of the area, well prepared, and an all around fun and great guy. He picked us up at our hotel at Marriott Courtyard Poughkeepsie and after the tour dropped us off at the Beacon Train station it really worked out very well. We'll be gathering a group of friends and hopefully do another tour in the fall or before Christmas. For sure we will pick Tour with Donovan again! Thanks Donovan!

Well worth the time and small amount of money! Easy breezy train ride from Manhattan to Beacon that…read moretakes about 1.5 hours, followed by a 100 yard walk to the pier for the boat. The, "J Team" was our boat guide and they were great. Friendly and accommodating. The guides on the island were super nice. I was IMPRESSED by the high-caliber presentations (and I was a professional tour guide in Central Park for years). The Castle itself is very interesting as well as the former home of the Bannerman family. The gift shoppe was super-cute and the coffee was good and the host gracious. What amazed me the most, however, were the well maintained grounds, and the AMAZING VIEWS! You're right in the middle of the Hudson! I can see why the Hudson River School of painting was created. So pretty, quiet and inspiring. Finally, I left Manhattan at 8 am, did the train ride, the boat ride and returned to Manhattan by about 2:15. A day well spent.

I've wanted to take this tour ($45) for a while now but finally got around to it recently on a…read morelovely fall Sunday morning. While the tour is timed at 2.5 hours...you spend closer to 1.5 hours on the island itself, factoring in the 30-minute boatride to and from the island. There was lots of parking available as the Metro Station's parking is free on weekends. I opted for the early 9:30am departure. I arrived around 9:05am and there were a few people there waiting. They started checking tickets and allowing people onto the boat at around 9:15am. The boat left on time at 9:30am. Tom was at the wheel and Jen was assisting. (Forgive me if I got the names wrong) Jen gave an overview of the sites, buildings and history of the Newburgh waterfront during the 20-minute boatride to the island. We arrived around 9:50, docked and climbed up some stairs to a waiting/dock area. We were then greeted by ___ who was our tour guide for the visit. She explained the history of the island as we made our way through the tour path...passing the castle, garden and museum. After the tour (about 30-40 minutes), visitors can explore the island on their own. There are a few areas that are accessible but not on the tour path, such as Wee Bay. I suggest exploring those areas as you will be rewarded with some amazing views! The museum is also small, but very informative...lots of little interesting facts about the island in there. Be sure to check it out. While the tour path itself is fairly flat, the other explorable areas are rocky and uneven. Its best to wear comfortable hiking/trail shoes if possible...otherwise, you will feel every sharp/uneven rock particalarly if wearing flat-bottomed shoes. There is a small shop there with snacks and some souvenirs. Bathrooms on the island. None on the boat. The group met up at the dock at around 11:30am to take the boat back to Beacon. A group was arriving at that time...likely the 11:00am tour. Overall I had a great time on the tour...learned a lot and captured some great views. Be sure to leave time afterward (or before) to explore other attractions in Beacon...such as the shop-filled Main Street.

I've known Tania for over 15 years. I own Airbnb's, a restaurant, and a wine tour company for…read moreItaly and Mexico. Locally, I like to refer my guests and clients to Tania for Hudson Valley tours. Each time I have recommended her, the guests give me rave reviews and thank me for a great time. Tania knows all the Hudson Valley hot spots. Her "Take Me to the Vino" tour is great. It's much more than wine. It's food, entertainment, games, raffles etc... Don't hesitate to call The Little Wine Bus for a wine tour in the Hudson Valley.

What a clown show! Batshit crazy owner who thinks your whole experience is really about her…read more Impossible to deal with and completely unorganized. Read all the negative reviews!!! They all share common themes. You can do this yourself - she adds nothing to your day except anxiety. Hire a car service or take ubers - I promise you that you will be treated better at the wineries if they don't know you are at all affiliated with this company!

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

I say, My companion…read moreand I decided to venture up to America's Oldest Winery and we are rather pleased that we did! The Grounds are a series of mostly nineteenth and 20th century buildings which were improved and expanded upon as the winery's business and clientele grew. The tour and tasting were incredibly affordable at only $25 per-person and definitely worth the cost with an average of 5 glasses of wine and an hour long tour. That said, a couple of things could be improved upon. Firstly, our guide could have spoken much louder as we had a large group and certain factoids were difficult to hear. Secondly, the majority of the tour takes place underground in their active and historic cellars which, sadly, smell quite strongly of mold. Finally, the wine tasting was conducted without a glass of water to cleanse our palates. Instead, we were provided with a rather skint packet of oyster crackers. Despite the few shortcomings; the grounds and above-ground areas are well-organized, clean, and well-maintaned. The staff are courteous and the wines sampled were excellent, I even purchased a few bottles to take home. I hope to return another time when there are different wines in rotation! Good show! Price: $ Fare: 5/5

God is good! Can't help but to praise Him for everything because God truly is great. Stopped in to…read moregrab some bottles of wine that my girlfriend enjoys from this winery. I most certainly want to return to do the tour and taste testing they offer. Considering this place is so close to church, maybe I can stop by after services and they can explain how Jesus turned water into wine. LOL! Really cool vibes at this place, can't wait to visit again.