NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
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Traverse City, USA
3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Skip the hassle of a party bus and let us handle the driving! Enjoy stunning views of 3 Iconic Stellar wineries with no buses, and no rush, and visit iconic wineries while savoring stellar wines and receiving 5-star Celebrity customer service. Experience the VIP tour with expert wine connoisseurs and guides – this is not just transportation to wineries, but THE WINE EXPERIENCE, complete with real wine recommendations. Our knowledgeable staff knows the wines and tours better than anyone else. Tours are flexible with pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City (at select locations).
Wine samples are included, but tastings, wines, and food are not part of the tour price. The tour is semi-private, combining groups of couples or small parties. Larger groups of 6-7 will typically have a private GMC Yukon.
What's Included
- Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
- NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
- Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade
- Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU Grads (some guides)
- Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
- Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost- old former school buses excluded as well
What To Expect
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.
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bonobo Winery
Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.A place where guests feel like Movie Stars, with wines you cannot wait to brag about and share...
Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. Stunning views, excellent wines and top notch customer service!Guests on our tours can sample expert level red wines like the BDX and a top shelf Pinot Noir. White drinkers can sample a bubbly Blanc de Blancs, top notch chardonnays and a Fume Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can sample a glass of whiskey! Frozen drink lovers can get a frozen lemonade lavender vodka based frozen drink. Guests can also get some amazing pretzel bites, an expert level charcuterie board or fried goat cheese (food depends on availability). This winery is one of the most memorable locations on our wine tour- it's quite an experience.
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
This is a seasonal stop-ALTERNATE STOPTour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.Bowers Harbor Vineyards stablished in 1991 is one of the original wineries in the area. Initially a horse farm, the estate now boasts 20 acres of vinifera vines. An inviting tasting room is a former horse stable, and a friendly staff will welcome and introduce our tour guests to an extensive selections of top wines by the glass, bottle or by the flight.Bowers Harbor Vineyards is nicknamed the "dog winery" and guests might see various dogs at the winery.Bowers Harbor grows Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The real show stopper is the Pinot Secco (bubbly Pinot Grigio) and a Pinot Secco Rose (Magic Mike's pick).Guests can order wine flights and head to the patio, fire pit, pavilion, and tables tucked alongside the vines on the property.
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Traverse Bay
Grand Traverse Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. The bay is separated from the rest of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay is some 32 miles long, ranges from 7 to 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, behind Green Bay.Grand Traverse Bay earned its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made "la grande traverse" or a long trek or crossing, across the mouth of bay.The most famous feature of the Grand Traverse Bay is the division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula.During this tour, on the way from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, our tour guests will see stunning views of the East Bay. Tour guests will be driven right along the shoreline at times. On the drive from Hawthorne to Bowers guests will see views of the West Bay. Tour guests will see views of both East and West Bays during the rest of the tour as well. A very large part of this award winning tour are the views!
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-452939P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra.
- NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle.
- Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade.
- Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU Grads (some guides).
- Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts.
The following is NOT included:
- Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost- old former school buses excluded as well.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
- NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
- Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade
- Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU Grads (some guides)
- Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
- Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost- old former school buses excluded as well
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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