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

Customer Ratings
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(235 Ratings)
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Faraway12854082993
Feb 24, 2024
Scott and a Bach party - Loved Scott! A perfect mix of fun and short facts at each location. Could not have had a better time! Request Scott if you can, I cannot recommend him enough!
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R3058vxms
Feb 24, 2024
We love Scott - Scott was the best. Even with random people coming up and grinding on him, Scott kept his cool and was super professional the entire time. 15/10 would recommend Scott, the man could drive me any time.
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Colleenrl1138ok
Feb 10, 2024
Fun weekend - Scott was amazing!! Thank you so much for a great day! Scott was knowledgeable and flexible. He was patient and made our experience even better.
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Y3353bimeganm
Feb 10, 2024
FUN! - Michael is so GREAT!!!!!! Highly recommend booking a wine tour with this company!! He spent extra time with us and also stopped at an extra wine tour location!
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Arielle_w
Nov 6, 2023
A couple of friends and I... - A couple of friends and I did a weekend trip to Traverse City and Mr. Mike was awesome! He was the perfect tour guide! He was helpful, had great conversation and made everyone feel welcomed!
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287merissac
Nov 4, 2023
Perfect ride - Just the perfect size for our wild group. We were grateful for the sober drive to multiple breweries. He even provided ice and water!
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Evanj795
Nov 4, 2023
Patry - Made our night very fun safe and enjoyable, always good to know I can get turnt and still get home safe
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T8917bnsarap
Nov 4, 2023
Highly recommended - Scott was amazing and our trip was flawless. We were a bigger group and he help orchestrate everything in a smooth manor. 10/10 would do again.
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Melissapi318nc
Nov 4, 2023
Absolutely amazing. - Scott was the best driver. Very personable, and a part of our crew. I would highly recommend him! Overall great experience!
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Scottmh7464kr
Oct 20, 2023
Winery - Ken is awesome!!!! We had a great time!!! He was very personable. We highly recommend using this company and Ken!!!!!
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