Traverse City Wine Tour
From$79
5 hours
Traverse City, USA
About this activity
Enjoy a 5-hour guided tour visiting 3 top Leelanau Peninsula wineries, tasting award-winning wines, and learning about local wine production.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Leelanau Peninsula
- Tasting award-winning wines at Blackstar Farms
- Exploring Shady Lane Cellars' historic vineyard
- Sampling unique blends at Rove Estates Winery
- Learning about local wine production from experts
Full description
Discover the rich flavors of Michigan's wine country on this 5-hour guided tour through the picturesque Leelanau Peninsula. Visit three renowned wineries, including Blackstar Farms, Shady Lane Cellars, and Rove Estates Winery, each offering unique wines and stunning vineyard views. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the region's wine-making history and processes, enhancing your tasting experience. This tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts looking to explore Traverse City's vibrant wine scene in a relaxed and informative setting.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation to 3 Leelanau Peninsula wineries
- Wine tastings at each winery
- Knowledgeable guide sharing local wine insights
- Meals or food pairings
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Gratuity for the guide is appreciated but not included in the price.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible; please contact the operator for assistance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for vineyard tours.
- Bring a valid ID for age verification at wineries.
- Consider bringing a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- **PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
- There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are alloted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
- *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
- If Wineries on the Itinerary are booked, alternate wineries are used as substitutes
- -WE STRONGLY RECCOMMEND 15-20% GRATUITY TO THE DRIVER-
- Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most winieries only offer small appetizers and snacks, no full meals
- *DISCLAIMER: Magic Shuttle Bus does 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.
- Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
- Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
- 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
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Traverse City Wine Tour
When you go on the wine tour request Mike R. Great tour.
Excursion39592573374Aug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Best excursion we have take in a long time!
Excellent tour of 3 wineries in Traverse City. Mike R. Is the best tour guide we have had in a very long time— truly knowledgeable and very pleasant and just a great guy. He made our tour enjoyable and gave us some great recommendations at each wineries. Will take this tour again if Mike is our guide.
jenniferhV3435PUAug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The best wine tour in America
This tour was so fun I highly recommend! Mike R. is single handedly the greatest tour guide (wine tour and other tour) I have ever experienced in my life time.
G5562GVjacksondAug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Winery adventure
We had a wonderful time with Mike R. He took time to give us history of wine in the area and made sure that we had a good time at each stop. Great time!!
X9161FBjessicawAug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The best Wine Tour in America
We had a fantastic time on our tour. Beautiful vineyards, fantastic wine and a great tour guide, Mike R. Mike was extremely friendly and provided great insight on the vineyards we visited. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour for anyone interested in exploring vineyards in northern Michigan.
kathrynaP9721ZXAug 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
**PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are alloted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
*DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
If Wineries on the Itinerary are booked, alternate wineries are used as substitutes
-WE STRONGLY RECCOMMEND 15-20% GRATUITY TO THE DRIVER-
Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most winieries only offer small appetizers and snacks, no full meals
*DISCLAIMER: Magic Shuttle Bus does 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.
Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
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