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Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula★ 4.93 (2,674) · 5h
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Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in a Luxury SUV, Not a Bus★ 4.98 (550) · 4h–5h
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Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: Private Luxury SUV, No BusA private wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City in a spacious GMC Yukon or Suburban with a local expert guide—you choose which wineries to visit and how long to stay at each one. The tour runs about four and a half hours and includes wine samples at up to four wineries; food, bottles and flights are available for purchase. Groups of 1–4 travel in their own vehicle, or groups of 5–7 may share one with another couple.Is it for me?Book the 1–4 person option if you're a couple or small group who want your own vehicle and don't want to share the ride. Choose the 5–7 person option if you're comfortable with another couple in the same SUV and want to split the cost—either way, you set the pace and pick the wineries, which is what separates this from a fixed-route shuttle tour.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: Cadillac Escalade, 4 WineriesA private Cadillac Escalade wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula visits four wineries in a morning or afternoon, with a local guide, wine tastings and complimentary champagne. The tour departs from downtown Traverse City and returns there; you choose which wineries to visit or let the guide recommend based on what you're after. Groups run 2–4 or 5–6 people, and the operator coordinates proposal moments at venues like Hawthorne Vineyards (dual bay views and an outdoor fireplace) or Bonobo Winery (where the staff celebrates with applause). Wine flights, glasses, bottles and food are available for purchase at each stop.Is it for me?Book the 2–4 person option if you're proposing or celebrating with a partner or small group and want the moment to feel intimate; the 5–6 person option works for a friend group or family gathering where the shared experience and the guide's recommendations matter more than privacy. Either way, you're not on a party bus—the Escalade holds only your group, the guide is a local wine expert, and the route bends to what you actually want to taste.
Traverse City Wine Tour with Designated DriverA wine tasting tour of Traverse City where you hire a designated driver to operate your own vehicle while you visit wineries, distilleries and cider stops across Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau Peninsula or Torch Lake. The driver navigates the route for 4 to 5 hours, which means you skip the tour bus markup and stay in familiar surroundings. Choose your peninsula based on where you're staying.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to stay in your own car and skip the bus markup—the driver handles navigation and timing while you taste without worrying about the road. Pick Old Mission if you're based in central Traverse City, Leelanau if you're north, or Torch Lake if you're staying lakeside.
Private Wine Tour Traverse City: 4 Wineries, No BusA private wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City for groups of 2–7 in a luxury GMC Yukon, with a local guide, wine tastings at four wineries, and complimentary bubbly. The tour runs roughly four hours and includes pickup and drop-off from downtown Traverse City; food, wine flights and bottles are available for purchase at each stop. Groups of 5–7 travel together; groups of 2–4 book separately.Is it for me?Book the 2–4 person option if you're a couple or small group who want the intimacy of a private vehicle without splitting the cost across a larger party. Choose the 5–7 person option if you're traveling with friends or family and want to share the experience and the ride cost—the tour stays flexible either way, and the guide adjusts the pace to match your group.
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Traverse City: Leelanau Wine Tour with Exclusive TastingsYou’ll ride out from downtown Traverse City for a laid-back day trip through Leelanau Peninsula’s best wineries—with exclusive access and plenty of time to linger at each stop. Taste local wines straight from the source, chat with winemakers, and soak up those Michigan views while your guide handles all the details. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe a new favorite bottle—or two—to bring home.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: 3 Wineries at SunsetA 4-hour sunset wine tour on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City stops at three of Michigan's highest-rated wineries, with a limo-style bus, air-conditioned cabin and local guide included. You pay for tastings at each winery (typically $5–$28 per tasting flight or glass), and the driver handles the winding country roads while you watch the light change over the bay. Minimum age is 21; gratuity of 15–20% for the driver is recommended.Is it for me?Book this tour for a free evening in Traverse City when you want to taste wines from the 45th parallel without driving or coordinating between stops—the bus handles the winding roads and the timing, and you choose what to taste at each winery.
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in a Luxury SUVA wine tour of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula stops at four wineries in a luxury GMC Yukon or Suburban, with pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City. Wine samples are included; tastings, flights, bottles and food are available for purchase at each winery. Tours run 4 to 5 hours depending on the group's pace, and groups of six or more ride in their own vehicle and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Expert local guides lead the tour and can customize stops based on availability and preference.Is it for me?Book the semi-private option if you're a couple or small group who want expert wine guidance and bay views without the party-bus crowd. Choose the private vehicle if your group is six or more and you want to set your own pace and customize which wineries you visit.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, No Party BusA wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula departing from downtown Traverse City in a luxury SUV—not a party bus—with an expert guide, three winery stops, and views of Grand Traverse Bay's East and West arms. The vehicle seats small groups or couples, and wine samples are included at each stop. Pickup and drop-off happen in downtown Traverse City; the tour runs 3 to 4 hours, with afternoon and sunset departures available depending on the season. You choose between a shared public tour, a private SUV for your group, or joining a public tour in a luxury vehicle.Is it for me?Book the shared public tour if you're a couple or small group and want to split the cost with other wine drinkers; choose the private SUV option if your group of six or more wants the vehicle to yourselves and the flexibility to linger at a winery or adjust the stops. The afternoon departure works if you want three wineries without waiting for sunset; the sunset timing is worth it if you want to end the day on the water with the light changing over the bay.
Traverse City Wine Tour: Old Mission Peninsula in Luxury SUVsA wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City that visits 4 wineries in a luxury Cadillac Escalade or GMC Yukon, with an expert guide who customizes stops based on your preferences. You choose which wineries to visit from a list of 9 on the peninsula; wine samples are included, though tastings, bottles, flights and food are available for purchase at each stop. Pickup and drop-off happen in downtown Traverse City. Groups of 6 or fewer share a vehicle; larger groups get a second vehicle. A complimentary bottle of wine is included for your group.Is it for me?Choose the public tour if you're comfortable meeting other wine travelers and want to keep the cost down; pick the private option if your group wants the vehicle and guide to yourselves. Either way, you're steering the itinerary—tell the guide which wineries matter to you, and the route follows your interests instead of a fixed schedule.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour: VIP SUV, not party busThis is a wine tour of Leelanau Peninsula's best wineries from Traverse City, led by local wine experts in a climate-controlled luxury SUV—not a party bus. You visit four wineries, taste wines at each stop, and can buy flights, glasses or bottles as you go; the tour runs 4.5 hours and groups of couples travel together or small groups get their own vehicle. Minimum age is 21; you choose between a private SUV for your group or joining other wine drinkers in a shared one.Is it for me?Choose the private SUV option if your group wants the vehicle to yourselves and the flexibility to linger at any winery; the join-in tour works well for couples or small groups who don't mind sharing the ride and want a lower price point. Either way, you get expert guides instead of a driver, which is what separates this from the party-bus economy tours.
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in Luxury SUVsA 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.Is it for me?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.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, No Bus - Traverse CityA semi-private or private wine tour on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City that visits up to 4 wineries in a luxury SUV with a maximum of 4 people per vehicle. You tell your guide which wineries you want to taste at, and the tour includes wine samples at each stop; food, flights, and bottles are available for purchase. The tour runs 4.5 hours and picks up from downtown Traverse City.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the vehicle entirely to yourself and full control over the winery selection and pacing; the semi-private option works if you're comfortable possibly sharing the SUV with one other couple and want a lower price point. Either way, you're avoiding the loud party bus and getting expert wine knowledge instead of a taxi driver.
Champagne Wine Tour Traverse City: 4 Wineries, No Party BusA Champagne and bubbly wine tour in Traverse City visiting four wineries in a luxury SUV with expert local guides and downtown pickup. The tour runs 4.5 hours with morning (10:30 AM) and afternoon/sunset (3:30 PM) departures; wine samples are included, and groups of six or more receive a complimentary bottle. You choose between a shared public tour, a private vehicle, or a group public option at checkout.Is it for me?Pick the shared tour to meet other wine enthusiasts and split costs, or book private if your group wants the vehicle and guide's full attention.
Traverse City Wine Tour for First Responders: No Party BusThis is a wine tour in Traverse City, Michigan, run by former and current law enforcement, designed for first responders, military, and their families. You visit four wineries on Old Mission Peninsula in a luxury SUV instead of a tour bus, with wine tastings led by an expert guide; wine samples are included, though flights, bottles, and food cost extra. Groups of six or more typically get their own vehicle and can suggest which wineries to visit.Is it for me?Choose the private SUV option if your group has six or more people and wants to pick which wineries to visit; the semi-private option works if you're a smaller group and prefer to share the cost while still avoiding a crowded bus. Either way, you're riding with people who understand why first responders need a break—the tour is built around that.
Traverse City wine tour: 3 wineries, no party busA semi-private wine tour of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula that visits three wineries in a luxury SUV with a live guide, downtown pickup and drop-off, and wine samples included. Groups of six or more typically get a private vehicle and can adjust the itinerary; the tour runs three to four hours depending on group pace. Tastings, bottles and food cost extra at each stop.Is it for me?Book the semi-private tour if you want to taste at three wineries without the party-bus atmosphere and prefer to set your own pace at each stop. Choose the private option if your group is six or larger and wants to pick specific wineries or adjust the itinerary on the day.
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, No BusA flexible wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula departing from downtown Traverse City, visiting 4 wineries (or 3 plus a distillery on afternoon tours) in a luxury SUV with a live guide who customizes stops based on your preferences. You choose which wineries to visit from a roster of 9, and the guide handles the route; wine samples are available at each stop, with flights, glasses and food purchased separately. Minimum age 21.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the SUV and guide to yourself; choose a group or join-in public tour if you're open to sharing the vehicle and splitting the cost. The flexibility to pick your own wineries means you're not locked into a bus route—if you've heard about one winery and want to skip another, you say so and the guide adjusts.
Traverse City Wine Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 19 bookable options for Traverse City Wine Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 69. The average rating is 5.0 out of 5, based on 4,016 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 19 of the 19 options offer free cancellation. 4 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Traverse City Wine Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 69. There are 19 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 19 of the 19 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 2,674 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
