Traverse City 5-Hour Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
by The Magic Shuttle Bus
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This 5-hour wine tour uses a premium limo-style bus with air conditioning to take you around four wineries on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City. A local guide accompanies the group, and a Yeti-style cooler is provided for use during the trip. The tour visits Chateau Chantal Winery, located atop one of the peninsula's highest points with views of both arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The European-style estate includes a tasting room and a hospitality area where cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset events happen. Next, the bus stops at Bowers Harbor Vineyards, originally a horse farm, now a 20-acre vineyard with over 27 years of wine-making experience. You can try varieties like Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and hard ciders. Small snacks and local cheeses are available to buy. The third stop is Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, a 91-acre estate with 40,000 vines. Here you can enjoy views of East Bay alongside wines such as Merlot, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. A cheese and charcuterie board can be purchased on site. The final winery is Bonobo Winery, covering 19 acres and producing wines like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. They offer wine flights and the largest selection of snacks among the stops. Wine tastings at each location are not included in the tour price and must be paid for separately. Gratuity of about 20% for the driver is suggested but not included. The order of winery visits may change depending on availability. Most wineries have outdoor seating and limited full meals, so bringing a lunch is allowed. Since Covid, tastings are usually offered as flights or glasses rather than samples. Several wineries require card payment and may have limited parking. The tour is public and not private, and it’s recommended to use ride services for arriving and departing from the pickup point. Wineries are along the 45th parallel, which provides favorable sunlight and microclimates for grape growing in the Traverse City region. The Magic Shuttle Bus chauffeur service operates the tour and handles scheduling with wineries, though wait times may still occur.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room
Chateau Chantal is located on Old Mission Peninsula a few miles north of Traverse City. It sits atop one of the highest points on the peninsula with views of both the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The European-style chateau is on a 64-acre estate and includes a tasting room, an eleven-room bed and breakfast, and a hospitality room that hosts cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset events. The stop lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
Bowers Harbor Vineyards began as a horse farm and transitioned into a vineyard starting in 1991. It now has 20 acres of grapevines and over 27 years of wine-making experience. The vineyard offers a wide selection of wines including Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and hard ciders. Tasting flights cost about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips, cheeses, and spreads are available for purchase. Visitors spend around 60 minutes here.
60 min
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Brys Estate started in 2004 with 10,000 vines and now has a 91-acre estate with over 40,000 vines. Varietals include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. The winery overlooks East Bay and offers wine tastings and flights for about $8, which include a souvenir glass. A 5-item cheese and charcuterie board is offered for sale. The visit here is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Bonobo Winery
Bonobo Winery has 19 acres planted with varieties such as Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. Despite a smaller selection, the wines and ciders are noted for their quality. Wine flights here cost about $10 for 6 wines and include a souvenir glass. Bonobo also offers the largest selection of snacks among the wineries. Visitors spend about 60 minutes at this stop.
60 min
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
End 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
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Traverse City 5-Hour Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
by The Magic Shuttle Bus
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
This 5-hour wine tour uses a premium limo-style bus with air conditioning to take you around four wineries on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City. A local guide accompanies the group, and a Yeti-style cooler is provided for use during the trip. The tour visits Chateau Chantal Winery, located atop one of the peninsula's highest points with views of both arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The European-style estate includes a tasting room and a hospitality area where cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset events happen. Next, the bus stops at Bowers Harbor Vineyards, originally a horse farm, now a 20-acre vineyard with over 27 years of wine-making experience. You can try varieties like Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and hard ciders. Small snacks and local cheeses are available to buy. The third stop is Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, a 91-acre estate with 40,000 vines. Here you can enjoy views of East Bay alongside wines such as Merlot, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. A cheese and charcuterie board can be purchased on site. The final winery is Bonobo Winery, covering 19 acres and producing wines like Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. They offer wine flights and the largest selection of snacks among the stops. Wine tastings at each location are not included in the tour price and must be paid for separately. Gratuity of about 20% for the driver is suggested but not included. The order of winery visits may change depending on availability. Most wineries have outdoor seating and limited full meals, so bringing a lunch is allowed. Since Covid, tastings are usually offered as flights or glasses rather than samples. Several wineries require card payment and may have limited parking. The tour is public and not private, and it’s recommended to use ride services for arriving and departing from the pickup point. Wineries are along the 45th parallel, which provides favorable sunlight and microclimates for grape growing in the Traverse City region. The Magic Shuttle Bus chauffeur service operates the tour and handles scheduling with wineries, though wait times may still occur.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room
Chateau Chantal is located on Old Mission Peninsula a few miles north of Traverse City. It sits atop one of the highest points on the peninsula with views of both the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The European-style chateau is on a 64-acre estate and includes a tasting room, an eleven-room bed and breakfast, and a hospitality room that hosts cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset events. The stop lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
Bowers Harbor Vineyards began as a horse farm and transitioned into a vineyard starting in 1991. It now has 20 acres of grapevines and over 27 years of wine-making experience. The vineyard offers a wide selection of wines including Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and hard ciders. Tasting flights cost about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips, cheeses, and spreads are available for purchase. Visitors spend around 60 minutes here.
60 min
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Brys Estate started in 2004 with 10,000 vines and now has a 91-acre estate with over 40,000 vines. Varietals include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. The winery overlooks East Bay and offers wine tastings and flights for about $8, which include a souvenir glass. A 5-item cheese and charcuterie board is offered for sale. The visit here is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Bonobo Winery
Bonobo Winery has 19 acres planted with varieties such as Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. Despite a smaller selection, the wines and ciders are noted for their quality. Wine flights here cost about $10 for 6 wines and include a souvenir glass. Bonobo also offers the largest selection of snacks among the wineries. Visitors spend about 60 minutes at this stop.
60 min
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
End 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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.