Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: VIP SUV, not a party bus

Four wineries, your choice of stops, someone else handling the wheel

A wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City in a luxury SUV (GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe or Cadillac Escalade) with a live English-speaking guide who knows the region's wineries and can steer you toward the stops that fit what you want to drink. You pick the four locations from options including Peninsula Cellars, Chateau Grand Traverse, Mari Vineyards, Hawthorne, Bry's Estates, Chateau Chantal, Bowers Harbor, Bonobo and Old Mission Distillers. Groups of six or more receive a complimentary bottle. Minimum age is 21. Semi-private and private options are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour

• Visit Peninsula Cellars - Old School House
• Tour Chateau Grand Traverse winery
• Explore Mari Vineyards and hear Oak Island story
• Taste wines at Hawthorne Vineyards with bay views
• Stop at Bry's Estates winery
• Visit Chateau Chantal overlooking both bays
• Experience Bowers Harbor Vineyards - dog friendly
• Enjoy Hollywood feel at Bonobo Winery
• Visit Old Mission Distillers for drinks and wine

The experience

The tour runs about four and a half hours in a full-size luxury SUV with a guide who is a wine enthusiast and knows the peninsula's story: why Chateau Grand Traverse sparked the whole wine region, what makes Bry's Estates one of Michigan's ten most popular, which tasting rooms have the views worth lingering over. You tell the guide which four stops matter to you, or if you're not sure, they'll find the wines that fit your palate and steer you toward them. Wine samples and flights are available on the tour. Bottles and food are separate purchases.

The SUV seats your group without splitting it across multiple vehicles, and the driver handles the route so nobody has to navigate between tastings. Semi-private tours run with other small groups in the same vehicle. Private tours are just your party. If you're booking for six or more, the tour includes a complimentary bottle of wine to share.

Pickup is included. The tour operates year-round, and the guides are local: University of Michigan and regional university graduates who live in Traverse City. The company is owned and operated by former law enforcement and is military and first-responder friendly.

What’s included

• Luxury SUV transportation (GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe or Cadillac Escalade).
• live English-speaking wine guide.
• pickup and drop-off.
• wine samples and flights during tastings.
• complimentary bottle of wine for groups of six or more.

Options for this experience

3 options

Public luxury SUV option for groupsUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Pickup is included

Public luxury SUV tour, join-in optionUp to 5 people · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:00Pickup is included

Luxury SUV tour, private optionUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 15 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book the semi-private option if you want the social energy of other wine lovers in the vehicle and a lower price. Choose private if your group wants to linger at specific stops without keeping others waiting or wants the full SUV to itself.

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Top questions

Can I pick which four wineries we visit on the Old Mission Peninsula tour?

Yes. The guide will take you to four locations of your choice from the available wineries: Peninsula Cellars, Chateau Grand Traverse, Mari Vineyards, Hawthorne, Bry's Estates, Chateau Chantal, Bowers Harbor, Bonobo and Old Mission Distillers. If you don't have a preference, the guide will recommend stops based on what you like to drink.

What's the difference between the semi-private and private tour options?

Semi-private tours share the SUV with other small groups. Private tours are for your group alone. Both visit four wineries and include a live guide, but private tours let you set the pace and stops without coordinating with other parties.

Does the tour include wine tastings, or do I pay for those separately?

Wine samples and flights are available on the tour. Bottles you want to purchase and any food are separate charges. Groups of six or more get a complimentary bottle included with the booking.

What do the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula specialize in?

The peninsula is known for Rieslings, Pinot Noirs and other cool-climate wines. Chateau Grand Traverse was the first winery to establish the region's reputation, and stops like Bry's Estates, Hawthorne and Chateau Chantal are among the most visited. Old Mission Distillers offers spirits and mixed drinks alongside wine if you want variety in a single tour.

Is there a minimum age for this wine tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 21. Passengers under 21 cannot participate.

How does pickup work for the Old Mission Peninsula wine tour?

Pickup is included with the tour. The SUV will collect your group and return you at the end of the four-and-a-half-hour experience, so you don't need to arrange separate transportation.