Leelanau County Wine Tour: Exclusive Wineries & Tastings

Experience the award-winning Leelanau wineries on a Traverse City wine tour. Savor the finest wines, enjoy stunning views, and gain exclusive access to hidden gems. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Black Star Farms - Our first stop on this captivating wine tour is the renowned Black Star Farms. Immerse yourself in the world of Leelanau wines as you spend a leisurely 80 minutes at this picturesque, award-winning winery. Explore the intricacies of their hand-crafted wines and spirits, which capture the essence of the region’s unique climate and agricultural bounty.

Wander through their expansive vineyards and charming facilities before we continue on our wine adventure. Guests can wander through a 160-acre winery estate, complete with an expansive outdoor terrace, a distinctive Inn, a seasonal café, an equestrian facility, and scenic recreational trails. With an impressive selection of over 50 wines and European-style brandies, there’s a libation to satisfy every palate.

What's Included
  • Magic Shuttle Bus handles all appointments
  • Enjoy drinks and snacks on the bus
  • Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
  • Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $15 per tasting.
Additional Information

Relish in the flavor of Leelanau County’s premium wineries, topped with the comfort of an all-inclusive drive from the heart of Traverse City. This exclusive wine excursion brings you to three hand-picked vineyards, promising an unforgettable time of tasting exquisite wines and witnessing breathtaking landscapes with no need to worry about your ride back. Garnering the esteemed ‘Best of the Best’ title from TripAdvisor thrice in consecutive years and being named among the top 10 wine tours in the nation, our wine trips echo our unwavering dedication to unparalleled quality.

Experience a unique and privileged entrance to vineyards typically off-limits to group tours. Enough time is catered at every winery allowing you to soak in the ambiance and knowledge. You’ll be privy to the tasting rooms of each winery, offering you the chance to try a multitude of wines formulated with local methods. Fell in love with a wine? Feel free to buy as many bottles as you’d like; our tour guides will safely store your pick until the end of the tour.

A 20% tip for the drivers is highly appreciated- accept only in cash.

  • PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION
  • There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are alloted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
  • If Wineries on the Itinerary are booked, alternate wineries are used as substitutes
  • -WE STRONGLY RECCOMMEND 15-20% GRATUITY TO THE DRIVER-
  • *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
  • Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most winieries only offer small appetizers and snacks, no full meals
  • *DISCLAIMER: Magic Shuttle Bus does contact wineries if appointments do need to be made, keep in mind, these are not reservations and only allow us to come in at the desired time, but does not eradicate wait times.
  • Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
  • Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
  • Some wineries do not accept cash, they require payment to be on a card
  • We strongly recommend that you use an Uber/Lyft/Taxi to get to the pick up location, and for your return trip home.
  • This is a public tour, not a private tour
Location
Civc Center Hotline
West Civic Center Drive
Please navigate to the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City, MI and follow the signs to "Tour Bus Parking". This will lead you to the desired parking lot where you'll see signs that state "Magic Shuttle Bus Tour Patron Parking". The bus will depart at 12pm Sun-Fri & 11am on Saturdays
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Valeriacl2022
Sep 29, 2024
Great time - This tour includes 3 wineries and it was amacing! The best thing i could have done at Traverse city! Would 10/10 recommend!
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Samanthacm205jk
Sep 29, 2024
Great venues great driver - Matt was absolutely fantastic. Very kind, very welcoming. We felt taken care of, well informed, and had a blast. The staff at the wineries were so kind and generous as well.
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Anjat638
Sep 19, 2024
Nice afternoon - We had a wonderfull time, our driver Michael aka Nancy was so nice, funny and had a lot of interesting information for us. The wineries had good wine and a good sight! Would absolutely recommand!
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Alexis
Sep 19, 2024
Wine tour - Michael B was amazing! So fun and a fantastic tour guide. My husband and I are from Detroit and Michael had great drink and food recommendations
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Texas1955
Sep 16, 2024
Great Time, Great Service - Booked a wine tour a month ago, communication was good and we were picked up on time outside our hotel. Our driver was Terry and she did a great job. Good conversation, safe driver, got us water - great service. She even changed one of our winery visits on the fly because she noticed we mostly liked reds and the place we were assigned to go only had 3. The winery we went to instead was beautiful and had a working horse farm, pretty cool. We really enjoyed our afternoon with no worry of having to drive or know where to go. Would recommend!!
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P8090wdlaurar
Sep 15, 2024
Fab 4 Girls trip - Todd and Mike were great! Played great music on bus! Always willing to be our personal photographer and all around just good vibes!!!
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Nicholas_s
Sep 5, 2024
Nice way to see wineries - The bus was comfortable. Our driver/guide was pleasant and informative. The wineries we visited were beautiful.
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Jro98qv
Aug 11, 2024
Wine Tour - Loved Andy! Informed us of each winery so we knew what was special at each one. He made our tour super fun and even out up with my husband's humor...lol! Thank you for making it fun!
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Angelena
Aug 11, 2024
100% revommend - So much fun!! Beautiful views and amazing wine choices.About 1 hour at each winery is perfect to get our flights and take some amazing pictures. Andy was our bus driver and was the most personable and fun driver to deliver the best experience
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Courtneyso8149ry
Aug 11, 2024
Favorite Wine Tour - Amazing wine tour! Our driver Andy was very knowledgeable about all of the different wineries and made sure that everyone had a great time! Would definitely book this tour again.
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