Traverse City Wine Tour: Explore Top-Ranked Wineries
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Traverse City
Embark on a Traverse City Wine Tour and discover the top-ranked wineries in the region. Enjoy the stunning views, award-winning wines, and the expertise of a chauffeur service. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room - Chateau Chantal is a winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, only a few miles north of Traverse City, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The chateau sits atop one of the highest points on the Old Mission Peninsula and has views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The winery is a European style chateau on a 64-acre (26 ha) estate. The Chateau has a tasting room, an eleven-room bed and breakfast, and a hospitality room where cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset are hosted.
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Use of Yeti-Style Cooler
  • Travel in a Premium Limo-Style Bus
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
  • Brys Estate Winery: Wine by the Glass- $9-$11/Frose’-$10/Wine Country Snack Box- $9
  • Bonobo Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $9-$13 (Souvenir wine glass included)
  • Hawthorne Vineyards: Wine By The Glass -$10
  • Mari Vineyards: Wine By The Glass- $8-$15
Additional Information

Relax and take in the calm hills, scenic country lanes, and vistas resembling the Caribbean on a Wine Tour around Traverse City. Operated by The Magic Shuttle Bus, a professional driving service offering a fleet of vehicles just waiting to bring your party around the Old Mission Peninsula.

Located on the 45th parallel, Traverse City is in prestigious company with the best wine-making areas in the world. The grapes grown in this region receive an ideal amount of sunshine for peak development. Combine that with the specific micro-climates curated by the Grand Traverse Bay, along with rich soil, and it creates an environment conducive to producing tasty award-winning wines that challenge those made from venerable European & Californian vines.

‘We take great pride in stating that our esteemed Old Mission Wine Tour has been nominated as one of the Top 20 Wine Tours in the country by USA Today, and it is our flagship tour in Northern Michigan!’

Winery visits may alter based on their availability

We strongly advise a 20% tip for the driver (Cash Only)

  • PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION
  • Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
  • Mari Vineyards will be on a first come first serve basis, if booked, we will switch out with Chateau Chantal Winery, and vise versa
  • Being that Bry’s Estate has very limited capacity due to Covid-19, we will alternate between Hawthorne Vineyards and Bry’s to offer the best possible experience
  • 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.
  • Bry’s Estate Winery is a first come, first serve basis at their lawn bar outside
  • Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal 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.
  • Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
  • Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
  • 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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Kyleek5019ku
Jun 23, 2024
Fantastic host & experience - Andy was so knowledgeable and so nice & personable. Felt like he worked at every winery we went to and had knowledge only a local of decades would have. An ideal host in every sense of the word. Beautiful views and vibes.
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Harryax3616wr
Jun 23, 2024
Fun wineries tour in traverse city - Great tour! Wineries were amazing and our tour guide, Andy, made the experience even better. Very nice and accommodating
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Laurenew8341jx
Jun 23, 2024
Wonderful June wine tasting - Beautiful wineries, great company, wonderful and informative host. Andy was the best! Couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable time.
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Hvneale
Jun 22, 2024
Laid back vineyard tour - Was great fun on the bus and each vineyard was slightly different but all with some great views. Frose and vodka slushes were a great accompaniment to the wine
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Shacariah
Jun 21, 2024
Torch Lake 2024 - It was 😌 I really enjoyed myself thought I was not going to catch a buzz but I did an ate good as well I really enjoyed my time here
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Deasha
Jun 21, 2024
Very satisfied customer! - Frizzell was a great driver and guide. We appreciated his hospitality and great customer focused service! Thank you 😊
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Preciousd890
Jun 21, 2024
Sooooo good - They were great frizzle was the best tour guide. Got drunk but no food. Go before six for hot food. We had a good time. We liked Edd it
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Joshhi2735pc
Jun 21, 2024
Mr. Frizzle Rocks! - Mr. Frizzle ~ best in the business, highly recommend. John is a good man. Great tour and great experience. Do it…..you won’t do it.
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Trevorsl6921qi
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing wine and amazing views - The views were amazing the wine was great as well! Mr. Frizzle was amazing. I would definitely go again! It was so much fun and great vibes!
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Sydneysg5287tt
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing - Mr. Frizzle was amazing!!! Such a great tour with great wine!! We also learned a lot about the area and the wineries while traveling to our destinations! Would definitely recommend!
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