Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: Award-Winning Wineries Exploration

Experience the beauty of Traverse City’s sunset while exploring award-winning wineries on this 4-hour tour. Enjoy great views, delicious wine, and a memorable sunset!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bowers Harbor Vineyards - The Beautiful Bowers Harbor was initially a horse farm and in 1991, began its transition to the stunning vineyard it is today. They have over 27 years of wine-making experience and boasts 20 acres of vines. Wine selections are numerous and include Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, hard ciders and more!\n*Tasting flights are about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips and locally crafted cheeses & spreads are also available for purchase.
What's Included
  • Travel in comfort with our premium limo-style bus.
  • Explore with an experienced local tour guide.
  • Stay cool with in-vehicle air conditioning.
  • Keep drinks icy-cold in our Yeti-style cooler available for customer use.
What's Not Included
  • Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $10 per tasting.
  • Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
  • Chateau Chantal Winery: $10 with $2 tip for a flight of 3 wines or a glass of wine via reservation.
  • Bowers Harbor Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $8-$10/Flights (5 pours or 2.5 glasses of wine)- $22-$28
  • Bonobo Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $9-$13 (Souvenir wine glass included)
Additional Information

Relax and take in the calming hillsides, picturesque rural paths and island-like vistas during a Sunset Wine Tour in Traverse City. An extensive fleet of vehicles from the Magic Shuttle Bus is at your disposal, ready to transport your group across the Old Mission Peninsula.

The 45th parallel, recognized worldwide as an elite winemaking region, boasts not only renowned vineyards but also Traverse City. The vineyards here bask in the ideal sun exposure for their growth. Mix this with the local micro-climates generated by Grand Traverse Bay, and nutrient-rich soil, you’re left with the perfect playground for producing top-notch wines that compete with centuries-old vintages produced in Europe & California.

This 4-Hour Sunset Tour will take you to 3 of Michigan’s most acclaimed wineries. Expect amazing vistas, top-grade wine, and a stunning sunset!

The wineries we visit can change depending on availability

It is strongly suggested to leave a 20% tip for the chauffeur (Cash Only)

Tour Timing for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tour Timing for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm

  • Individuals must bring a mask due to Covid-19 to get into establishments
  • Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
  • There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are allotted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal Vineyard when you get on the bus, but this is not required.
  • *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
  • *GRATUITY of 15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended
  • Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most wineries 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". Bus departs at 5:30pm on Fridays and 4:30pm on Saturdays
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nancy5453
Aug 24, 2024
Stunning scenery - Mr. Frizzle was a great guide. We learned so much. The views were spectacular. Wineries were lovely and the wine was good.
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Katie_d
Aug 18, 2024
Highly recommend - Our driver, Scott, made this wine tour awesome! He is friendly, kind, punctual, and knowledgeable. I would recommend this company and driver!
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Justindc4413pl
Aug 8, 2024
Best driver ever - Best driver ever. Super cool and gave us the best recommendations for food drinks and everything else. Definitely ask for Jared.
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Linda_c
Aug 6, 2024
Loved it! - Our driver Andy was great! He gave us some history of each winery. He made sure to talk to everyone. Wineries were beautiful!
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Monica_t
Aug 6, 2024
Definitely will be returning - We had a blast on our trip! We made a lot of memories and friends by the end of our trip. Our driver was well knowledgeable, personable, and organized. We didn't feel rushed and felt our time was well valued. Definitely will be returning for another tour in the future! Just know that you might not be visiting all of the vineyards that are advertised on the itinerary, however the ones you do go to are well worth it and the guides know you will love your visits.
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Lisa_s
Aug 3, 2024
Girls Trip - Mr Frizzle was a great bus driver. Made the trip very fun. The views from the 3 vineyards were beautiful.
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Dancinggoats
Aug 3, 2024
A great way to get a glimpse into the Michigan wine country. - Scott was an excellent guide. Friendly and informative about the are and the history of the vineyards. Bus was comfortable when moving but no air conditioning. Would recommend overall though. However, Benobo winery, the last one on the tour decided to terminate food service just prior to our arrival which was inappropriate. Views from each winery were gorgeous. But truly Scott is who made the tour a great experience!
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Lauren_b
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing! - Our favorite part of our trip! Incredibly fun and memorable. A great way to relax, kick your feet back, and taste all different kinds of wine in beautiful Traverse City!
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169hopel
Jul 27, 2024
Wine tour! - Todd, the driver, was the vibe!! Amazing time singing to songs between wineries and getting us to places on time and safely!!
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4brial
Jul 27, 2024
Todd is the GOAT - Best tour ever!! Todd was amazing and the best tour guide ever!!! We had so much fun. He was very informative and played the best music. And he took care of us!
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