5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula. The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California. "We are proud to say that our Old Mission Wine Tour has been nominated as Top 20 Wine Tours in the Country by USA Today, and stands as our signature tour in Northern Michigan!" **Wineries are subject to change based on availability** ***Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)***
Inclusions
What's included
- Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use
- Premium Limo Style Bus
- Local Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- 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: Wine flights: $15, Glass pours: $9–$14
- 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
Itinerary
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.
The Beautiful Bowers Harbor was initially a horse farm and in 1991, began its transition to the stunning vineyard it is today. They have over 27 years of wine-making experience and boasts 20 acres of vines. Wine selections are numerous and include Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, hard ciders and more! *Tasting flights are about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips and locally crafted cheeses & spreads are also available for purchase.
In 2004 with only 10,000 grape vines, Brys Estate yielded its first successful harvest. Now, the 91-acre estate is home to over 40,000 vines their varietals include: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. Soak in beautiful East Bay views while enjoying world-class wines. *Tasting flights are about $8 for 5 wines and a souvenir glass. A 5-Item Cheese & Charcuterie Board is also available for purchase at the winery.
Bonobo offers world-class wines, breathtaking views, and a business model that keeps with traditions of the region. Their 19 acres give rise to the following varietals: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Even with a limited selection, Bonobo wines (and ciders) are sure to shine in overall quality. *Tasting flights are about $10 for 6 wines. They also offer the largest selection of snacks for purchase.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great time it was very special
Mr Fizzel was a great guide had a great experience first time for a wine tour. Thanks for a good time. Meet a lot of good people.
5Terrific wine tour
Mr. Frizzle was a terrific guide. We had a wonderful time. He gave wonderful suggestions and advice. Highly recommend him as a guide.
4Great winery tour
Maggie was great-an excellent tour guide/driver. Wish there would’ve been bottled water on the bus. Also, think about adding a half hour to an hour to the tour so that we could have lunch somewhere, or do more to encourage people to bring snacks on the bus in your pre-tour contact info.
5Traverse City Wine Tour - Must Do!!
The guided wine tour is a must, especially if you have never been to Traverse City/Old mission pennisula and you love wine! Our tour guide, Tony, was awesome and super knowledgeable about wine which was great for someone who doesn’t know much about the wine industry. I would recommend going to 2 Lads (try their white pinot noir) and then Chateau Chantel for the sunset.
5Beautiful scenery
We enjoyed sitting outside sipping our wines. The driver was friendly and reminded us about time. The flights of wine are extra so keep that in mind.
5Wonderful trip. You must do!
Absolutely a great time. Scott R., our bus driver, was wonderful. The 4 wineries were beautiful and we had such a great time! This is a must do!!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- The Magic Shuttle Bus
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
- *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
- Mari Vineyards will be on a first come first serve basis, if booked, we will switch out with Chateau Chantal Winery, and vise versa
- 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.
How it compares in Traverse City
- Its from-price is 14% above the median of the 56 experiences we list in Traverse City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 56.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Traverse City
Traverse City is a lakeside city in northern Michigan on Grand Traverse Bay, known for cherries, vineyards, sandy beaches and great dunes nearby.
Traverse City sits at the head of Grand Traverse Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan in the north-west of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Sandy beaches and a waterfront park with a marina lie in front of a compact downtown of brick buildings, restaurants and independent shops. The region calls itself the cherry capital of the world, and orchards of tart cherries cover the hills around the bay.
Top-ranked sights in Traverse City: Front Street.
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