MOVIE STARS NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine Tour on Old Mission
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This IS NOT The Cheap school Bus Tour! This is NOT just a ride to a winery! NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike here!
Want Cheap? Stop reading and book the old retired school bus... Want The Movie Star Experience? Book Here with Magic Mike (formerly of Magic Shuttle) and Crew.
Yellowstone Style Meets Wine Country in Luxury SUV's NOT cheap buses or mini SUV's!
Skip the hassle of an old School bus and leave the driving to us! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service! Sip and savor as you sample the wines of 4 spectacular wineries!
This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations.
Tours are flexible going to 4 wineries, with pickup and drop-off at some downtown locations. Tell your guide what wineries are on your list!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - Wineries include Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads and Old Mission Distillery. Semi-Private Day Tours go to 4 wineries, Sunset Tours usually go to 3 wineries and the distillery. Private Tour groups can usually customize their 4 stop itinerary. Groups of 6 or more are usually private and can suggest tour stops. WE ARE THE FLEXIBLE TOUR! Don't get TRAPPED on an old bus! Winery selection is based on availability, weather conditions, time of year. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests get picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Get to the pickup point, and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour. Bought a box of wine? No problem, after the wine tour, go out and experience downtown Traverse City, and pick up your wine the next day. Typical tours go 4-5 hours depending on the pace of the group.
Hawthorne Vineyards
Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. One of the best vineyards in Traverse City, guest can sip, savor and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine drinkers can sample Merlot / Cab Franc blend and for the white drinkers try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can get a popcorn flight and even a charcuterie board. One of the newest up and coming wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded Old Mission Peninsula tasting room site. The tasting room is located on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Our visitors will be seeing nature– no view of traffic, no close neighbors -- just vineyard, woods and water. Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area will provide a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.
What‘s Included
Every Reservation gets a complimentary bottle of wine!
Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
Official Traverse City First Responder Wine Tour owned and run by former / current cops!
Movie Stars get an automatic 10% at That'sa Pizza locations - tell them you're a "Movie Star"
Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - Cadillac Escalade
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Traverse City Guides - UofM / EMU Grads (owner) / CMU, GVSU, MSU Grads (some guides)
Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 will usually have a private vehicle
Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost - Wine Samples are included
There will be NO worn out tired old former school buses
Semi-private groups may be combined with various groups - bookings over 6 are in private SUVs
20% gratuity recommended for Wine Tour Guides
Pickup points
Delamar Traverse City
615 East Front Street, Traverse City United States
Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
300 E State St, Traverse City United States
Hotel Indigo Traverse City By IHG
263 W Grandview Parkway Traverse City United States
Options
GROUP PUBLIC LUXURY SUV OPTION
Pickup included
PRIVATE LUXURY SUV TOUR OPTION
Pickup included
JOIN-IN PUBLIC LUXURY SUV TOUR
Pickup included
Reviews
448 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Look no further!!!!Best wine tour ever!!!
Joy B,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t keep looking! Just book this tour , you will not be disappointed and so happy you did . You will be treated like VIP! Mike was a great guide, so nice to seat back and have someone doing the driving for you . Never felt rush, just had a wonderful time !
Best tour in TC
Majerle B,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time and were in great hands with Mike! He tailored our experience to us and made us feel well taken care of. Highly recommend this tour.
Great Afternoon! No worries about who’s driving!
Marie L,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was an excellent driver and very personable. He asked us if there were any wineries we were interested in otherwise his choices for our group’s interest were spot on. We were not rushed, but had plenty of our own timing at each winery. It was nice being in our small group making it very enjoyable and more private. We would definitely recommend Mike!!! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. 😊
Best Wine Experience in TC!
karas513,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I’ve been on, five star all the way. Mike exceeded our expectations in all areas. I would highly recommend you take this tour!
Great birthday celebration
JewelryLadyKathyA,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved our time together! Mike had great recommendations and helped us to figure out what we would like the most! This was a birthday celebration and was perfect for a winter celebration
Brian our guide was...
Edward S,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian our guide was great. Pick up/drop off downtown was very helpful. We very much enjoyed our experience.
Best experience
373adriennek,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time on this tour! Our guide was amazing and thoughtful! We will be using this service again and I’ve recommended to other friends that are planning trips!
Perfect Tour!
bellasmom,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour we had with Mike! He was knowledgeable (when we were not) about wine and the area. We went to the best locations and it made our trip to Traverse City unforgettable!
Wonderful!
V2889ALhannahw,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! We don't drink wine, but had a blast! We learned so much about wine and found wines we like. The stop at the distillery was wonderful!
Wine tour
andrewkQ5464OI,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time. The experience is excellent. Clover goes above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
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