5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Description
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)***
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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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(2,655)
Mike R was a literal gem!! This was my first time taking a tour like this and he rocked it out!! He is a safe driver and very caring about the people he drives!
Mike R. was amazing!! Such a charismatic and knowledgeable guide and an event better person! Took us on the best tour, even with some detours made it so fun and had our best interest for a great experience!
Mike R is the main! Total G. Had the best time. All starts with him creating the vibes!
Mike R. gave us the perfect wine tour experience! Great mix of info and fun. We WILL be back. Also we loved all the INXS and Depeche Mode.
It was a really great time! Our driver/guide Mike R was super personable and had great recommendations and history. Loved every second of it :)
We had an excellent time with Mike R Very friendly and very informative Glad he was our guide
Mike R. Best tour guide. Had so much fun on our first trip to the mission peninsula. Mike was an amazing tour guide!
Mike R was a fantastic driver, had great recommendations, and made it a fun experience!
10/10 experience!! We had Jesse for our driver and he was the absolute best. Friendly, professional, & made the experience even better than we could’ve imagined. If you’re in the Northern Michigan area, I highly recommend this! Ask for Jesse to be your driver!
We joined in on a tour and were so happy we did. We had a nice time touring the beautiful area, tasting at the wineries, and an especially good time bantering with the driver, Jesse. He made an otherwise good trip an awesome one! Pickup and drop-off were punctual as well. Highly recommend using this service for a fun way spend a day in Traverse City!
