Traverse City Wine Tour: Award-Winning Leelanau Wineries Experience
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Traverse City
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.

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924manpreetb
Jul 6, 2024
Wine tours with all of my sisters! - Scott is amazing! He is the sweetest and made our trip so special!! Thank you Scott for being so amazing!! Saw some amazing wine places on a tour. So great to not drive.
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Abigailwx6803ls
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing Wine Tour With Scott - Big shoutout to Scott, our bus driver! He was awesome, kept things fun, and made sure we had a smooth ride. Scott had some great stories and tips about the area. He really added a lot to our wine tour experience. Thanks, Scott
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8madelineo
Jul 6, 2024
An amazing experience on Old Mission Peninsula! - Scott was the best!! He was very informative on each of the wineries and was wonderful to talk to! We got to see some delightful wineries. Impeccable views!! A great selection of wines to choose from! 10/10 would recommend!
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Kellywl7197hc
Jul 6, 2024
Wine Tour - Scott was an amazing driver! So fun and kind and made the experience awesome! Our bus broke down and he was able to fix it in great timing! Would 10/10 recommend booking a tour with him!
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C4516nsjessicab
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing tour with Scott! - Our tour was great! Scott was excellent and we would highly recommend! We are already talking about getting a big group together for the next time we visit!
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M1371uukristinam
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing! - I had such a fantastic time on this tour! Our driver Scott was knowledgeable and fun! The scenery was breathtaking and the wineries were fun and had a great selection. I would definitely do this tour again 😁
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140lindsaye
Jul 6, 2024
Book it! - Scott was amazing! So much fun he took great care of us and gave us good information on each winery. We went for a girls trip and had a blast
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Prachia146
Jul 6, 2024
Very good - The driver was great very friendly had fun!! Gave good information and very patient. Was kind and considerate will drive again thnx
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Lisarz2700zv
Jul 6, 2024
Fantastic Tour - What a wonderful tour - gorgeous wineries, very professional guide, Scott, who couldn’t have been more friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
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Timothy_e
Jul 5, 2024
Fun, informative and nice day excursion - Great tour. We have done both winery tours in northern MI. Both tours have very different wineries. Great group activity. We have always had great luck meeting nice people too.
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