Traverse City Wine Tour: Award-Winning Leelanau Wineries Experience
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269 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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(269 Ratings)
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Gabbyh129
May 18, 2024
Fun times - Scott was amazing! Our trip wouldn’t have been the same without him! Went to multiple places and picked us up at our door and dropped us off!
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Briannamt6874fi
May 18, 2024
Traverse city Wine tour - Great views, drinks, and tour guide! Highly recommend for your future wine tours! Northern Michigan is always beautiful to visit(:
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E1291cxchelseag
May 17, 2024
Fun. FUN!!!! - Scott was knowledgeable and fun!! Highly recommend. He understood our humor and knew everything about our destinations.
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Marnier346
May 17, 2024
Bachelorette Wine Tour - Scott was THE BEST. So funny, so fun to talk to, and so welcoming. He even stopped and let us grab pizza on the way back. 100% recommend.
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Jessicamc6206my
May 17, 2024
Scott!!!! - Scott was the best! We had so much fun! Ive never been wine tasting but he made it so smooth and fun! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
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795lindsyk
May 17, 2024
Scott’s the man - Scott is such a GEM!! He was so fun, knowledgeable & we truly enjoyed his company. 10/10 would recommend. He felt like part of the party and kept us girls together!
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27majap
May 12, 2024
awesome - Andy was the best tour bus driver! He took the best seat pictures and always kept us informed l: He was so nice and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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N8473umbrettc
May 12, 2024
Breathtaking views - Andy was a fantastic driver, he is very knowledgeable about Traverse city, there were some great views and the wine was very very good, would recommend this tour to anyone I know
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V6853enryans
May 12, 2024
Scotto - Scotto is a great host, you will never regret this booking. Thanks for the great bachelor party! Would recommend 10/10.
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Jaxons595
May 12, 2024
Best driver ever!!! - Amazing guy. Scott is a great driver and our friends loved him. Drove us to all of our slots and was a good guys when we needed it.
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