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

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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)***

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**

*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.

Bry's Estate Winery is a first come, first serve basis at their lawn bar outside

*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 will 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use

Premium Limo Style Bus

Local Tour Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

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

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