5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City booking from $99.00

5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

Overview

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)***

City: Traverse City

Wed 25 Sep

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What's Included

Local Tour Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use

Premium Limo Style Bus

Additional Info

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**
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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

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.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

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.

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

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 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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

amyyN1388BW

Dec 2020

This event has an exceptional concept, however it severely lacked execution. We were looking forward to this weekend to have a nice getaway from the chaotic day to day realities. Thankfully I was with great company and we decided to make the best of the wine tour, despite feeling disappointed at almost every turn. Systems and Operations I received multiple emails about updating the travelers' information which had already been taken cared of shortly after payment. When I called TripAdvisor's sister company, they did not have a clue as to why I was calling and I would have to explain the whole situation each time I called in. False Advertising Our "tour guide" was actually a bus driver--no tour guide whatsoever. The "limousine style bus" was a school bus with sectional seating. Multiple wineries hesitated to let us enter since the tour guide company did not reserve our spots as they were supposed to. One winery told us they had turned away the tour guide company until recently as this was a repeated offense they made. We were very disappointed in the price we paid for false advertising. We also had a hard time finding the bus at a couple wineries because our bus parked so far away from where we were. Had it not been for another party waiting with us who found it, we could have missed the bus! Price On the subject of price, our payment did not include any of the wine tastings for the event. We simply paid for an overpriced driver and a company which under delivered. My Hopes for this Event in the Future My friends and I could have created a more enjoyable experience visiting multiple wineries on our own. I hope this company gets more honest and transparent about what they are offering and what they are charging for it. While I understand the price of transportation and compensation of drivers are important, it does not compare to the operations and care we and other guests should have received. We simply did not get what we paid for.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Hey there! We are sorry your tour with us fell short of your expections! I would like to address some of these issues you addressed. First, the emails you recieved requesting to update travelers information is from Viator, not us. If they do not have the necessary information, they will continue to send you these emails until they have the information they need in regards to your tour. If you feel your tour guide was not up to par, then we ask that you give us a call and let us know who your driver was, and what you felt he did, or did not do properly on the tour. This way we can address them directly to improve the tour quality. Pictures of our vehciles can be found on our profile, as well as our website, and we suggest viewing them prior to the tour, so you know what type of vehicle you will be traveling in. As for the wineires, being that we are in the midst of a pandemic, most of the wineries are not accepting reservations, and those that are accepting reservations, do not hold tables. It will not this under "additional information" on the listing. We ask that you are flexible with us at this time, being there may be small wait times at some of the locations. Furthermore, If you look back to the listing you booked this tour on via TripAdvisor, you will see under the "exclusions", it will state that the costs at the wineries are not included in the price of the tour. It is illegal for transportation companies to purchase alcohol for our patrons, that is why transportation costs, and costs for alcohol at the wineries will always be seperate in Northern, MI. Regardless, we pride ourselfs in quality service, so feel free to give us a call so we can offer a resolution to the experience you had! Thank you for your time. -Sean Mackey

Tatjanaaamarie

Nov 2020

My boyfriend and I went on this tour Saturday. Mike was our tour guide and he really knocked our socks off! A good tour guide can really make or break something like this so we were super grateful we were on his bus! We were definitely the “fun bus”.... 2 girls from a different bus even requested to join ours because we were having such a great time! Mike is the man! 10/10 recommend.

Y443NHmeganh

Nov 2020

This trip was perfect for people new to the area and wine tastings or people who have been here before and need a ride. Our driver Mike was an awesome guide! Mike safely drove us around, gave us tips for each winery, and was willing to take as many pictures as we wanted. The winery locations were perfect and come highly recommended.

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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

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