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Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country - check out our group discounts - Tiered pricing❤️
Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines and 5 star Celebrity customer service
Leave the driving to us! Sip and savor as you sample wines of 3 wineries and an optional distillery.
VIP treatment with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus. True wine connoisseurs - wine tour guides. NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is a WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations. NO-ONE knows the tour and the wines better than Magic Mike and staff- 7 years experience on Old Mission Peninsula. We don't have 20 buses and random drivers- we pick up in luxury SUVs. ROLL LIKE A MOVIE STAR!
Tours are flexible, pickup and drop off from downtown Traverse City .
Tastings, wines and food are not included in the price of the tour there may be other groups on the tour - semi private.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade
NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU Grads (some guides)
Groups over 6 get a complimentary bottle of wine (Gamay, Secco, Gwertz- depends on availability)
Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost
Select a pickup point
Grand Traverse Bay
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 location 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.
Pickup included
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David W,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
We had such a great time and can’t wait to come back and do it again! Mike drove us to 4 different wineries/breweries in a beautiful Cadillac Escalade. We had amazing wine, delicious snacks and beautiful views. Everyone was so nice and welcoming.
MariaJose M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
It was fun! I had a great time and good wine :) Being in a small group makes the experience more enjoyable
Carlos C,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
Amazing service and hospitality beautiful scenery , I would tell any one who goes to traverse city to experience this
Andre M,
Feb 16, 2025
- Viator
We absolutely enjoyed our time on our tour. Mike was a gem!! Very knowledgeable, kind, and courteous. He ensured we were comfortable and safe for the entire tour.
Megan G,
Dec 27, 2024
- Viator
My bf and I had an amazing time with Mike!! It was a great winery tour and very personable. Mike checked in with us during each wineries. He gave suggestions for each winery! Mike was great !! We had a great time!!
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