Grape country tours Inc.

What Grape country tours Inc. does

Grapevine Country Tours, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned tour operator founded in 2002 by Bonnie Osborne in Geneva, New York. The company provides customized private wine and beer tours across the Finger Lakes region, covering the Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka lake corridors, with door-to-door pickup and a four-vehicle fleet ranging from a Lincoln Town Car (2-4 passengers) to a large van (8-10 passengers). Each tour is staffed by a knowledgeable native driver/guide who escorts guests into wineries, provides regional and wine education, and tailors routing based on guest preferences, under the brand promise "We pick up strangers and bring back friends!"

The business generates revenue primarily through per-tour private bookings (rates from $275 per car off-season, 6-hour average duration) using a direct-to-consumer model with phone, email, and online booking form intake. Ancillary revenue streams include a Drive Your Car designated-driver service ($45/hour, 4-hour minimum), airport transfers between Geneva and Rochester/Syracuse, hotel bundles with The Inn at Glenora and Geneva on the Lake, all-inclusive packages covering four wineries plus lunch, motorcoach receptive services for inbound tour operators, and a worldwide tour partnership with Collette Vacations (anchored by a Danube River Cruise in late 2026). The company maintains associate-membership distribution across all three regional wine trails and two local chambers, and earned a 2023 Forbes feature by Michele Robson.

Operationally, the company runs on a lean team of five driver/guides (Bonnie Osborne, Nicole Osborne, Jerry Snyder, Jessica Foulkrod, Rick) anchored by founder Bonnie Osborne and her daughter-in-law Nicole, who joined in 2018. Technology footprint is intentionally minimal: a WordPress site, a booking form, an RSS feed, and an active Facebook page. There are no proprietary technology platforms, no AI/ML capabilities, no mobile app, and no disclosed public APIs or integrations. Pricing is opaque (no public rates beyond starting prices), billing is pay-as-you-go per booking, and the company has pursued no institutional funding, no acquisitions, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Grape country tours Inc.

Legal name

Grapevine Country Tours, Inc.

Website

https://grapevinecountrytours.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grapevine Country Tours, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned tour operator based in Geneva, New York, providing customized private wine and beer tours across the Finger Lakes (Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes) for individual tourists, small groups, and motorcoach operators using a four-vehicle fleet and five driver/guides.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wine and Beverage Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Culinary & Wine Travel Agencies (THAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Wine tour services
• Beer tour services
• Private transportation
• Vineyard tours
• Guided tour services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Tour Services: Customized wine and beer tours in Finger Lakes region. Private tours with driver/guide escorting customers into wineries. Rates start at $275 per car off-season. Pricing varies by vehicle type, season, group size, and tour duration.
2. Drive Your Car Service: Driver placed in customer's own vehicle. Rates begin at $45.00 per hour with minimum 4 hours. Company is fully insured to drive customer vehicles.
3. All-Inclusive Tour Packages: All-inclusive tours including four wineries, lunch voucher, and tour cost in one price.
4. Airport Transfers: Weekday airport runs from Geneva to Rochester or Syracuse airports. Clean, comfortable vehicles for students and travelers.
5. Worldwide Tours: International tour packages through Collette Vacations. Danube River Cruise November-December 2026. Local pickup for airport transfers from Penn Yan and Geneva.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grapevine Country Tours provides customized private wine and beer tours in the Finger Lakes region of New York, covering Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes. Each tour is private to the customer's group, with a knowledgeable driver/guide providing door-to-door transportation, escorting guests into wineries, and offering wine education. Supporting services include motorcoach receptive service for tour groups, drive-your-car service, airport transfers, hotel packages, and international tour partnerships.

Product overview

Grape Country Tours Inc. operates as a private tour service offering customized wine and beer tours in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The core product is the Wine and Beer Tours of the Finger Lakes, which provides private transportation with knowledgeable driver/guides to wineries and breweries across Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes. The company offers multiple vehicle options (Lincoln Town Car, Dodge Grand Caravan, Large Van, Honda Odyssey minivan) to accommodate groups of 2-10 passengers. Supporting services include Motorcoach Receptive Service for large groups, Hotel Packages and All-Inclusive Packages (bundling accommodations and meals), Drive Your Car Service, Airport Transfers to Rochester and Syracuse, and Worldwide Tours (international cruise packages). Online booking is available through the company's website. The company partners with local wine trails (Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake, Keuka Lake) and hotels to deliver comprehensive tour experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wine and Beer Tours of the Finger Lakes Customized private wine and beer tours serving Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes. Tours include transportation in clean vehicles with knowledgeable driver/guides who escort guests into wineries, provide wine education, and customize experiences based on guest preferences.
• Motorcoach Receptive Service Arranges tour itineraries for groups arriving by motorcoach, including visits to historic homes, museums, wineries, cheese sampling, boat rides, restaurants, and scenic viewing. The service makes all arrangements including hotel stays for motorcoach groups visiting the Finger Lakes.
• Drive Your Car Service Driver dispatched to customer's own vehicle. Rates start at $45.00 per hour with 4-hour minimum. Company is fully insured to drive customer vehicles, providing designated driver service.
• Airport Transfers Weekday airport transportation service from Geneva to Rochester or Syracuse airports. Provides clean, comfortable vehicles for students and travelers.
• Worldwide Tours International tour packages including the Danube River Christmas Markets Cruise (November 28 - December 6, 2026) offered in partnership with Collette Vacations. Includes local pickup for airport transfers from Penn Yan and Geneva, with optional 3-day add-on to Prague.
• All-Inclusive Packages All-inclusive tours including four wineries, lunch voucher, and tour cost in a single bundled price.
• Hotel Packages Partnered hotel accommodations at The Inn at Glenora and Geneva on the Lake bundled with wine tour services so customers can book room and tour at the same time.
• Fleet Vehicles Diverse vehicle fleet including Lincoln Town Car (2-4 passengers), 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, Large Van (8-10 seats), and Honda Odyssey luxury minivan (7 passengers) to accommodate varying group sizes from 2 to 10 passengers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 years in business with consistent operation since 2002

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Tail RidgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Tail Ridge offers an intriguing selection of dry style wines, including bubbly and port. When on tours, customers can request to visit Red Tail Ridge and the driver will ensure they get the best seat possible. The winery is also opening a small lunch selection with charcuterie boards and small bites.
• The Inn at GlenoraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership for convenience. Customers can book their room and wine tour with Grapevine at the same time. Contact: 1-607-243-9500.
• Geneva on the LakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership for convenience. Customers can book their room and wine tour with Grapevine at the same time. Contact: 1-315-789-1555.
• Seneca Lake Wine TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate member of Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Promotes Sip Into Spring Tasting Pass ($50 for tastings at 19 wineries). Company provides safe transportation between wineries.
• Keuka Lake Wine TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate member of Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Promotes wine trail events and tours around Keuka Lake.
• Cayuga Lake Wine TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate member of Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Promotes 2026 Season Pass for all five annual events including Galentine's Weekend, Pinch & Pour, Bacon on the Lake-in, Wine & Herb, and Holiday Shopping Spree.
• FLX ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of FLX (Finger Lakes) Chamber for local business networking and promotion.
• Yates County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Yates Country Chamber of Commerce for local business networking and promotion.
• Collette VacationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Collette Vacations for worldwide tours. Offers Danube River Cruise November 28-December 6, 2026 with local pickup from Penn Yan and Geneva. 3-day add-on to Prague available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Viator: Online tour marketplace owned by Tripadvisor that aggregates small-group wine tour bookings. An emerging platform that competes for direct bookings and could disintermediate small operators like Grapevine over time.

Broad incumbents

• Collette Vacations: Major guided tour operator with worldwide packages, including Grapevine's partnership for the Danube River Cruise. A much larger incumbent in the broader tour operator space and a channel partner for Grapevine's outbound tour offering.

Others

• Finger Lakes Wine Country: The official wine tourism marketing organization for the Finger Lakes region. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem partner that drives regional awareness and referrals that Grapevine benefits from.

Direct peers

• Grape Escapes Worldwide: Napa Valley-based private wine tour operator offering customized chauffeur-driven tours with knowledgeable guides. Similar private, premium tour experience model serving wine country visitors in California.
• Discover Texas Wine Tours: Texas-based private wine tour operator offering customized chauffeur-driven tours through Texas Hill Country wineries. Highly comparable business model with designated drivers, private group format, and direct-to-consumer booking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grapevinecountrytours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grapevine-country-tours-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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