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NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse 4X4 Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission

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Traverse City, USA
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On average, this is booked 32 (18) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

THE MOVIE STAR TOUR- Luxury SUV Private or Public Join-in Tours for the same price as a wild party bus! Perfect for Groups of 1-7! With ICE Cold AC - most retired school buses do NOT have AC.

This IS NOT The Cheap school Bus Tour! This is NOT just a ride to a winery! Book Magic Mike and crew here (formerly at Magic Shuttle Bus). This is the Fancy Wine Tour- Same bus prices.

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!

DON'T get trapped on a bus! Private tours go to up to 4 locations. Want only 2 or 3 wineries? We're on your pace!

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.

What's Included

  • Every Reservation gets a complimentary bottle of wine!
  • Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
  • Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - Cadillac Escalade
  • 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
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THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCELuxury SUV Smaller Group Private and Public Join-in Tours that pickup downtown for the same price as the loud annoying party bus with ICE Cold AC! Most buses do not have AC.Public Join-In Tours usually meet at Hardy Street Parking Structure, Private Tours we can usually pickup at Traverse City hotels and Airbnb locations.Pickup is at Hardy Street Parking Structure, east side of the structure near the State Street entrance next to Middlecoast Brewery, look for some luxury GMC Yukons/Cadillac Escalades. Hardy Street Parking Structure is across the street from Park Place Hotel. For groups, we also pick up at some local downtown Traverse City locations- email or text us your location. Our guests don't have to walk miles to a far-away park to get on some old run-down bus! OR worse, our guests won't have to drive to some park only to drive back to Traverse City after a day of drinking wine! Don't come here on vacation and leave on probation! Movie Stars Wine Tours guests get picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience!Guests from outside of downtown-Day tours- we can sometimes pick up before tours at local area hotels, however, traffic gets heavy in the afternoon, so drop off after the day tour would be downtown Traverse City. Day tour guests are strongly encouraged to go downtown Traverse City to eat until rush-hour is over, catch an Uber or hotel shuttle later in the afternoon. Guides have dinner recommendations for guests.Guests on the afternoon/sunset tours- Plan ahead, get downtown early via hotel shuttles/Ubers- traffic gets heavy in the afternoon. Get to the pickup point (Hardy Street Parking Structure), 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.

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303 East State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

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Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail (pass by)

Our Amazing Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tours include Peninsula Cellars - the Old School House, Chateau Grand Traverse which was the catalyst of Traverse City's wine making region, The Curse of Oak Island story at Mari Vineyards, Hawthorne Vineyards with dual bay views from the tasting room, Bry's Estates who is one of the Top 10 most popular wineries in Michigan, The stunning Chateau Chantal overlooking both bays, experience Bowers Harbor Vineyards known as the doggy winery, experience the Hollywood feel at Bonobo Winery and don't forget the new place on the block - Old Mission Distillers known for their strong pours and unique mixed drinks- but they still have wine too. Each tour stop showcases why Traverse City's vineyard region has become one of America's premier wine destinations. Our tours go to 4 locations and we are the flexible tour, tell your guide where you want to go! Don't know? It's okay we'll find the perfect wine for you!
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Grand Traverse Bay (pass by)

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!
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Traverse City (pass by)

We work with various wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, we go to 4 locations on our standard tour. Have a favorite? Let your guide know what wineries are on your wish list. Day tour guests go to 4 wineries, and sunset/afternoon tour guests go to 3 wineries and an optional distillery. Winery selection is determined by availability, guest choice, weather conditions, and season. Our Old Mission Peninsula Tours feature Hawthorne Vineyards, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estates, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Bonobo Winery and Old Mission Distillers.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse 4X4 Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission?

A: 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 (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Every Reservation gets a complimentary bottle of wine!
  • Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
  • Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - Cadillac Escalade
  • Official Traverse City First Responder Wine Tour owned and run by former / current cops!
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Movie Stars get an automatic 10% at That'sa Pizza locations - tell them you're a "Movie Star"
  • NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 will usually have a private vehicle
  • Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
  • Local Traverse City Guides - UofM / EMU Grads (owner) / CMU, GVSU, MSU Grads (some guides)
  • 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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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