Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in Luxury SUVs

Four wineries without the bus ride

A wine tasting tour of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula visiting up to 4 wineries in air-conditioned luxury SUVs, led by local wine guides. Every reservation includes a complimentary bottle of wine. Tours run 4 to 5 hours depending on group pace. Private tours let you choose your stops and timing, while semi-private tours combine small groups in the same vehicle. Minimum age 21.

The experience

The tour picks you up downtown and moves through the peninsula in a climate-controlled Yukon, Suburban or Escalade, not a retired school bus. Your guide is a local wine enthusiast, often a university graduate who knows the region's vineyards and can steer you toward what you actually want to taste. Semi-private groups of fewer than 6 stay together. Larger bookings roll in their own vehicle. The pace is yours: a typical tour hits 4 stops over 4 to 5 hours, but private groups can dial it down to 2 or 3 wineries, or skip the last stop and head to dinner instead.

At each winery you taste what's poured: wine samples are included, though flights, bottles and food cost extra. The wineries rotate based on the season and what's open that day, but the list includes Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads and Old Mission Distillery. Your complimentary bottle arrives with the booking, so you leave with something to take home or open later. If you buy wine along the way, the tour can drop you back downtown afterward, and you can pick it up the next day.

The vehicle has working air conditioning, which matters on a warm afternoon when you're moving between tasting rooms. Downtown Traverse City pickup and drop-off are included, and hotels or motels nearby can usually arrange a return stop after the tour. Groups of 6 or more typically get a private vehicle and can request specific wineries from the operator's list. A 10% discount at That'sa Pizza locations is automatic for Movie Stars Wine Tours guests: mention it when you order.

What’s included

• Wine samples at each stop.
• complimentary bottle of wine with your reservation.
• pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City.
• air-conditioned luxury SUV transport.
• local wine guide with regional knowledge.
• 10% discount at That'sa Pizza locations.

Options for this experience

5 options

Group Tour OptionUp to 14 people · 14 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Group tour option: Designed for groups of 5 to 7 with a group discount! No bus needed! Tell your guide which wineries are on your wish list. Snacks and food: The wineries will provide their own snacks and food. After booking, contact us about a possible lunch or dinner food stop. Fancy SUV or limo: Ride in fancy SUVs and limousines with ice-cold AC! Pickup is included.

Join-in public luxury SUV tourUp to 14 people · 14 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Join-in public tour: This is the tour where we combine groups and couples, so you could meet some new friends! Ride in fancy SUVs and limousines with ice-cold AC. Pickup is included.

Private Tour OptionUp to 14 people · 14 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Private tour option: Ideal for groups of up to 7 who would rather skip the lively join-in party bus! Go wherever you like, at your own pace. Snacks and small plates: This is the private tour for guests who do not want a sit-down lunch or food stop during their wine tour. Fancy SUVs and limousines with ice-cold AC. Pickup is included.

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Lunch/dinner food wine tourUp to 14 people · 15 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:30Private wine and food tour: This is the private option for guests who want a nice sit-down food experience during their wine tour. Food from Brys Estates: This wine tour option features the food of Brys Estates, with the best charcuterie board on Old Mission Peninsula and sandwiches too. Fancy SUVs and limousines with ice-cold AC! Pickup is included.

Cadillac Escalade LimousineUp to 7 people · 15 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:30Cadillac Escalade limousine: The only Cadillac Escalade limousine in Northern Michigan. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

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

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

GroupUp to 24

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 6 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 with heart problems

Operated by Movie Stars Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book the semi-private tour to visit 4 wineries with a set itinerary and shared group. Choose private if your group wants to select specific wineries, adjust how long you spend at each stop, or customize the pace around dinner plans.

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Top questions

How many wineries do we visit on this tour?

Most tours stop at 4 wineries across the Old Mission Peninsula, though semi-private and private groups can choose to visit 2 or 3 instead, or combine fewer stops with a dinner reservation. Sunset tours usually include 3 wineries and a distillery.

What's included in the price?

Wine samples at each winery, pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City, air-conditioned transport, and a complimentary bottle of wine with your reservation. Food, wine flights, full bottles and glassware cost extra.

Can we pick which wineries we want to visit?

Yes. Private tours let you tell your guide which wineries are on your list, and the operator will arrange them based on availability and weather. Semi-private tours follow a set route, but winery selection adjusts by season and operating hours.

Is this a party bus or a crowded group tour?

No. The tour uses luxury SUVs, not party buses or old school buses. Semi-private groups of under 6 stay together in one vehicle. Groups of 6 or more typically get their own private SUV. The vehicle is air-conditioned and holds a small group, not a crowd.

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

Semi-private tours combine couples and small groups in the same SUV and follow a standard route. Private tours are for your group alone, let you choose your stops and timing, and can be as short as 2 wineries or as long as 4, at your pace.

Do we need to be wine experts to book this?

No. The guides are wine enthusiasts and experts who make recommendations based on what you like, not what you already know. The tour is built around tasting and learning, not proving expertise.