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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Jodyce9711qu
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing- ask for Carol - Carol was an amazing host on our wine tour! Highly recommended! Magic Shuttle is the best!! Very fun and informative! I will be back
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Jodi_p
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour!! - We had a fun time on our tour. Our guide/driver was friendly, knowledgeable and engaging with our group. The bus was clean and comfortable. We had just the right amount of time at each winery. I would recommend this to others.
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Awilda_c
Apr 21, 2024
Great vineyards - This tour was fantastic!! Enjoyed all the vineyards. Our tour guide Trey was amazing and attentive. This is a must do when visiting the city!! Beautiful views!!
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Sujanya
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome experience for my 1st visit - Scott our tour guide was awesome, we had plenty of time between the winery visits and did not feel rush at all. He knows all the insights of the wineries. He was patient with all of us even took our pictures. He even recommend some local spots for dinner which we ended up going to one of them. Overall a great experience in Traverse city for me. 👍🏽🍷🍷🍷
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Brandon_m
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome - Was a great time. Wonderful experience! Wine was delicious, driver was great! All the wineries were awesome! Definitely be doing it again!
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Jennalw4661qg
Apr 20, 2024
Todd is better then Miss Frizzle - Todd was a fantastic tour guide. He took us to wonderful spots and helped when there was a snafoo with scheduling. He was fun, helpful, and overall helped us have a perfect bachelorette party. 10/10 would recommend.
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Samanthaz867
Apr 20, 2024
Todddddd - We had a great time!!!!! Drinks were fantastic and Todd was so great!! All of the places we went had the best atmosphere!!
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Pamela_k
Apr 18, 2024
Best Birthday!!! - I love that it felt like a private tour. I definitely have to come back. I really enjoyed myself! 10 outta 10 recommend!!!!
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502tianam
Apr 13, 2024
Loved it! - We had the best time! Michael was so accommodating and sweet! The decks with the nice weather made it a perfect day! I would do it again.
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Elias
Apr 13, 2024
Great time with the magic bus and Michael. - Michael was an awesome host. He was very knowledgeable on the wines and locations. Our trip wouldn't have been as fantastic without him.
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