4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Overview
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4 hours
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Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula.
The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California.
This 4-Hour Sunset Tour features 3 of the highest rated wineries in the state of MI. Great views, award winning wine, and a sunset!
*Wineries are subject to change based on availability*
*Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)*
Tour Start/End Times for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tour Start/End Times for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Individuals must bring a mask due to Covid-19 to get into establishments
Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are allotted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal Vineyard when you get on the bus, but this is not required.
*DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
*GRATUITY of 15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended
Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most wineries 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
For Monday-Thursday Sunset Tours, Stops will be: 1st- Hawthorne Vineyards or Chateau Chantal Winery, 2nd- Bonobo Winery, 3rd-Old Mission Distilling (In that order)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use
Premium Limo Style Bus
Local Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $10 per tasting.
Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
Chateau Chantal Winery: $10 with $2 tip for a flight of 3 wines or a glass of wine via reservation.
Bowers Harbor Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $8-$10/Flights (5 pours or 2.5 glasses of wine)- $22-$28
Bonobo Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $9-$13 (Souvenir wine glass included)
What To Expect
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
The Beautiful Bowers Harbor was initially a horse farm and in 1991, began its transition to the stunning vineyard it is today. They have over 27 years of wine-making experience and boasts 20 acres of vines. Wine selections are numerous and include Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, hard ciders and more! *Tasting flights are about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips and locally crafted cheeses & spreads are also available for purchase.
Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room
Chateau Chantal overlooks rolling vineyards and a breathtaking view of the bay. Located on a 65-acre estate in one of the most scenic areas of the Great Lakes, you can experience the views of East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Power Island, and rolling vineyards. Chateau Chantal focuses on Michigan wines, producing Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and more.
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4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
Jillian P,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00The winery tour had three specific wineries listed for the tour and we only went to one of the three. The other two were wineries I had not heard of. The bus also was not as nice as in the video. Overall, our tour guide is what made the tour. He did an amazing job and was wonderful. The winery tour should be much more clear about the possibility of the wineries changing because I could not find anything telling me that could happen.
Intro to Vineyard Life
Chris M,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good sampling of the many vineyards on Mission Peninsula , knowledgeable guide, nice bus with air conditioning
The driver, Carol, was...
Kristen M,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The driver, Carol, was excellent. She was there for questions and had a ton of great advice. She was very accommodating and allowed us to enjoy the trip!
It was lots of fun. The...
Morgan B,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was lots of fun. The driver (Michael B) was super nice and entertaining. The wineries were beautiful even though it was cold and rainy when we went. Reasonably priced glasses of wine too.
This was an amazing...
Jazmyn B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Very beautiful land and the wineries we visited were amazing. The Driver was nice, friendly and very knowledgeable about the wine and land.
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