1 Hour Narrated Burlington Trolley Tour
The Trolley is a 32-seater, all-weather vehicle operating year-round and is ADA accessible. It is an all-season trolley.
As we drive on this tour, we shall highlight some historical sites and things you must do before you leave Burlington.
Burlington is a four-season city, so do not forget to check the weather and carry your sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoats, cameras, and water bottles depending on the weather.
Duration: 1 hour
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort
Soaring through the treetops of Smugglers' Notch Resort, the Zipline Canopy Tour invites you to adventure while surrounded by the beauty of hemlock, white birch, and sugar maple trees. Over the course of 2.5 to 3 hours, you’ll experience 8 thrilling ziplines, cross 2 suspension bridges, and 2 rappels down from towering trees, all while taking in stunning views of the Green Mountains. With expert guides leading the way, you'll receive essential training during the "Ground School" to ensure a safe and exhilarating experience. Bring your sense of adventure and prepare for an unforgettable day in the canopy.
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Burlington Signature Guided Brewery Tour
Learn about Burlington Vermont’s thriving brewpub scene and taste up to 12 types of beer on the Signature Burlington Brew Tour! Get an inside look at how beer is made, and enjoy a delicious snack on us. Visit three local craft breweries to explore artisan beers and Vermont's rich history and culture. Round trip transportation in our air-conditioned, beer-themed van is included.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Shared Foliage Trolley Tour
It takes guests through Burlington, Shelburne, Monkton, Heinsberg and the Lake Champlain corridor during peak foliage season. The tour uses a classic red-and-green trolley (a bus styled as a trolley) and offers a journey focused on Vermont’s culture, landscape, and seasonal beauty. It goes through Chittenden County’s most vibrant fall corridors—lake views, rolling farmland, and tree‑lined backroads known for strong color change. It has 3stops that offer very unique relation as breaks while connecting and seeing and blending with the local things.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Public Daytime Sailing Cruise
Experience the beauty of Lake Champlain from a unique perspective aboard classic Friendship Sloops, Friend Ship and Wild Rose. With a maximum of 10 guests, this intimate sailing adventure is perfect for anyone looking to escape the ordinary. Bring your own food and drinks to enhance your journey while our friendly crew ensures a safe and enjoyable trip. Listen to fascinating stories about the region's history as you glide through the stunning landscapes surrounded by mountains.
- Sail aboard historic Friendship Sloops with intricate craftsmanship
- Maximum of 10 guests for a personal and intimate experience
- Bring your own food and drinks, with amenities provided
- Knowledgeable crew sharing local stories and legends during the cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Public Sunset Picnic Boat Cruise on Lake Champlain
Set sail on Lake Champlain aboard the charming Buttercup for a two-hour sunset picnic cruise. This unique experience invites you to bring your own food and drinks, all while enjoying stunning waterfront views and the company of up to five friends. The friendly Captain will navigate the waters, allowing you to relax and savor the moments. As you glide across the lake, take in sights like the Champlain Thrust Fault and the first lighthouse built on the lake. This is the perfect chance to unwind after a long day with good food, great views, and memorable conversations.
- Two-hour BYO food and drink cruise on Lake Champlain
- Comfortable seating with canopied protection and restroom on board
- Explore notable sights including shipwrecks and breathtaking mountain views
- Suitable for ages 13 and up, accommodating groups of up to 6 guests
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Scenic Route 100 Vermont Audio Driving Tour Start Wilmington VT
Route 100 is known as Vermont’s Main Street, offering a scenic journey through charming villages, covered bridges, and stunning waterfalls. This self-guided driving tour begins in Wilmington and leads north through picturesque towns such as Stowe and Waitsfield, showcasing the beauty of the Green Mountains. Along the way, enjoy local highlights like the Vermont Country Store, Moss Glen Falls, and the renowned Ben & Jerry’s Factory. Perfect for families, food lovers, and photographers, this tour provides the ultimate Vermont experience at your own pace, with captivating stories of history and culture throughout the drive.
- Explore classic Vermont villages and local shops
- Visit iconic sites like Moss Glen Falls and covered bridges
- Taste local specialties at Ben & Jerry’s and Cold Hollow Cider Mill
- Ideal for families, photographers, and those seeking scenic drives
Duration: 5–7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Public Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Champlain
Witness the captivating Burlington sunset while sailing across Lake Champlain on a classic Friendship Sloop. This two-hour cruise offers an unparalleled view of the Adirondack Mountains as you relax and enjoy the charming atmosphere. With a licensed captain and deckhand onboard, safety and enjoyment are top priorities. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite food and drinks to create a personalized experience. Discover the rich history and unique geological features of Lake Champlain as you sail to different highlights, making each cruise a memorable adventure.
- Duration: 2 hours of scenic sailing on Lake Champlain
- Maximum of 10 guests for an intimate experience
- Bring your own food and drinks; ice water provided
- Explore unique landmarks and enjoy the historical stories from the crew
Duration: 2 hours
Burlington's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
From the chilling tales of the Ghosts of the Shanty to the haunted site of Nectar’s to the serial killer HH Holmes, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of Burlington’s haunted history, uncovering the stories that have shaped this city. Go at your own pace, anytime. This is a location aware walking tour and the app plays the stories as you walk. The tour never expires, go as many times as you want.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Vermont RT 100 App-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Explore Vermont's Route 100 on a self-guided tour. Embark on a captivating road trip along Vermont's most scenic drive, where brilliant fall foliage and the quintessential charm of New England await. This journey takes you through picturesque towns, idyllic villages, and historic covered bridges. As you travel, explore historic landmarks, visit hidden treasures, and enjoy scenic vistas. Come fall, the route transforms into a vivid tapestry of autumn colors, offering a stunning visual feast that makes this drive truly unforgettable.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Vermont, RT100 Scenic Byway
Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Vermont Scenic Route 100 Byway drive. Hear fascinating stories, local tips, and directions play automatically based on your location.
Explore the charming stops along the way, starting with a taste of Apple Cider and a visit to Ben & Jerry's. Enjoy the artisanal flavors at the Cabot Annex and marvel at the historic Covered Bridges. Discover the President Calvin Coolidge Homestead, the beauty of Smugglers Notch, and the charm of Stowe.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location.
Travel at your own pace.
Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed.
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
Like having a tour guide along for the drive.
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Duration: 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Public Daytime Picnic Boat Cruise
Discover the beauty of Lake Champlain aboard Buttercup, where every cruise offers a blend of stunning views and captivating stories about the lake's rich history. Enjoy a leisurely outing on the water, perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in the scenic landscapes of Vermont. Choose from regular cruises or arrange a private charter for a more personalized experience. Departing from the Burlington Community Boathouse, this is a great way to relax and take in the sights of one of America’s most beautiful lakes.
- Scenic cruises showcasing the stunning landscapes of Lake Champlain
- Hear engaging stories about the lake's history and significance
- Options for private charters or regular cruises available
- Convenient departures from the Burlington Community Boathouse
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Antiques and Artisans: A Woodstock to Windsor Self-Guided Drive
Vermont’s blend of history, craftsmanship, and beauty is best experienced on a scenic drive through its most charming towns. On this self-guided driving tour, you'll journey along picture-perfect roads, over historic covered bridges, and into the heart of the region’s artistic culture.
The tour starts in Woodstock, in what’s often called one of the most beautiful small towns in America. You’ll set off towards Quechee, passing through Taftsville to see its striking red covered bridge, one of the most attractive in Vermont. From there, you’ll have a chance to browse a bounty of antiques, vintage finds, and fine art at Vermont Antique Mall and BF Southgate & Company.
You’ll follow a historic route to Windsor that parallels the Connecticut River, affectionately known as the “Birthplace of Vermont.“ I’ll show you the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, the longest wooden covered bridge in the United States, before you make your way back to Woodstock via West Windsor and South Woodstock.
Duration: 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Small Group Tour in Stowe, Vermont
This 7-hour tour begins with a trip to Waterbury and Stowe, where we will visit a number of popular local attractions. Treat your taste buds at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and Cold Hollow Cider Mill, then visit the historic von Trapp Family Lodge — the same Von Trapp family that inspired The Sound of Music. Our Vermont tours visit only the most interesting locations, such as a scenic drive to the top of Smugglers’ Notch State Park. You will also have a chance to explore Stowe village.
Join me in exploring Vermont!
Gratuities: Your day tour cost does not include a gratuity for your tour guide/driver.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Small Group Tour in Montpelier & Mad River Valley, Vermont
This 7-hour tour begins with a trip to Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city—the smallest and least populous state capital in the nation. There, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Vermont State House*, led by a dedicated guide who will share its history and answer questions.
*Guided tours in the Vermont State House are only available from early July through October. The building is closed for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. Our weekend tours will therefore admire the state house from outside, then explore downtown Montpelier by foot.
While in Montpelier, we will also visit the family-run Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a maple syrup tasting.
Next we will drive scenic VT RT 100 to the villages of Waitsfield and Warren. Popular attractions include an 1833 covered bridge ("The Big Eddy") and Appalachian Gap. Lunch is available for purchase at the Warren Store, a uniquely Vermont experience with great local food. The Warren Store features its own deli, bakery, wine shop, and gift store.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Small Group Wine & Cider Tour in Vermont
No matter the occasion—whether it's an anniversary, birthday, corporate event, day out with friends, or a girls' getaway—you'll likely need a designated driver, and that's where we come in.
With a maximum of six customers per tour, this experience is intimate and feels like traveling with a group of friends! We are a small boutique tour company with over decade of experience!
Available in spring and summer only, this guided tour visits three Vermont wineries, one hard cidery, and other local attractions. Most wines in Vermont are crafted from hybrid grape varieties suited to the harsh climate.
When booking a hotel for this tour, please choose a location in either the Burlington, South Burlington or Killington areas. We offer door-to-door pick-up service!
Available Wednesday – Sunday ONLY
Duration: 6 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Small Group Brewery & Spirits Tour in Vermont
Our Vermont Brewery and Spirits Tour is for people who love world-class beer and spirits. This guided tour visits 3 Vermont breweries, 2 distilleries and other local attractions. When booking a hotel for this tour, please choose a location in the Woodstock or Killington, VT areas. We will pick you up right at your door!
PLEASE NOTE: Vermontology Guided Tours has a minimum requirement of at least two guests for a tour to depart. We reserve the right to cancel a tour if we do not meet this minimum.
Gratuities: Your Brewery and Spirits Tour cost does not include a gratuity for your tour guide/driver.
Available Wednesday – Sunday ONLY
Duration: 6 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Private Daytime Sailing Cruise on Lake Champlain (6 Passengers)
Enjoy a sailing experience like no other as you cruise Lake Champlain guided entirely by the wind—making every journey unique. Along the way, your captain shares local stories while navigating scenic routes that may include landmarks such as:
• The world-famous geological feature 'Champlain Thrust Fault'
• A few of the over 70 named islands
• Marked shipwrecks from the 1800's
• The first lighthouse ever built on Champlain in 1825
• Breathtaking views of the Adirondack and Green Mountains
• Cliff-jumpers at Lone Rock Point and Red Rocks
• Champ!
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Mindful Forest Escape: Rebalance, reflect and connect
Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the soothing rhythms of nature on a deeply transformative forest immersion experience. Under expert guidance, you’ll embark on a mindful journey through Vermont’s stunning landscapes, where the forest becomes your sanctuary, and every moment invites you to pause, reflect, and breathe.
Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this experience caters to all. Through gentle mindfulness practices, sensory explorations, and playful invitations, you’ll learn how to connect with nature in a more intentional, grounding way. This experience isn’t a hike—it’s an opportunity for personal reflection, a chance to leave the stresses of the world behind and step into the quietude of the present. Guests often leave feeling calmer, more centered, and with a renewed appreciation for the world around them, ready to integrate this peaceful presence into their daily lives.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Burlington Beauty
Let’s Roam leads the charge as the top app-guided adventure hunt provider! Wander through the city's most iconic landmarks and discover hidden gems while tackling trivia questions and thrilling challenges. Whether you're collaborating with your team or engaging in friendly competition, each step brings new facts and unforgettable experiences.
Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's a spontaneous outing, a lively bachelorette party, a festive birthday celebration, or a dynamic corporate team-building event! Each participant selects an interactive role, ensuring that every challenge is tailored to their strengths and interests. Get ready to explore, compete, and create lasting memories with Let’s Roam!
Duration: 2 hours
- Private tour
Signature Vermont Wayfinders Private Guided Tour
This tour is built just for you! You provide what you'd love to see and do (scenery, farms, photography, food, artisans, etc.) and what you'd rather skip and I'll create a customized itinerary for your day.
We'll travel in a built-for-back roads Bronco, with a (weather permitting) top-down, open air experience you won't soon forget! As much as possible, we keep off the main routes and stick to dirt roads where traffic doesn't exist, the scenery is breathtaking, and hidden views abound. There will be plenty of opportunities to pause and take it all in.
Be sure to check out the Vermont Wayfinders website for more information on tours and availability, including add-on options like heading to the top of Killington or going for a horse-drawn carriage ride.
The places listed here are just the start; this truly is a signature tour, tailored to you and your small group.
Duration: 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your Eastern USA road trips. As you drive, hear stories play automatically as you explore scenic drives, national parks, lakeshores, and historic parks. This is the ultimate collection of 14 iconic destinations, including Acadia, Blue Ridge Parkway, Catskills, Florida Keys, Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Superior, Outer Banks, Shenandoah, and Vermont’s Route 100. A memorable adventure awaits on America's iconic roads.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one bundle per vehicle.
Duration: 7 days
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Nutty Northfield Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment!
Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Vermont Wayfinders Sampler Guided Tour
Privately guided 3-4 hour tours give you a bite-sized taste of Vermont’s scenic backroads, charming villages, and local favorites, all in a compact, easygoing experience. Guided by a local, gain insider knowledge of some of the best spots to visit and find even more beautiful routes to explore as you find your way to favorite spots in and around the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont. Various themes for the tour are offered, including 'Bridges and Brews', 'Antiques and Artisans', and 'Ridges and Rivers' and we get started from Woodstock, Ludlow or Springfield Vermont.
Be sure to check out the Vermont Wayfinders website for more information on tours and availability!
It’s the perfect way to explore if you’re short on time, love a good scenic detour, or just want a more budget-friendly private tour. You’ll still get a local expert as your guide, a perfectly planned route, and plenty of time to soak in the sights—just in a smaller, snackable package.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour