5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
Overview
Discover the best of Leelanau County's wineries with the convenience of inclusive transportation leaving from downtown Traverse City. This wine tour takes you to three carefully selected wineries, allowing you to savor the finest wines and revel in the stunning views without the worry of transportation. Our wine tours have won Cool Shore Excursions's prestigious "Best of the Best" award three years in a row, and named among America's top 10 wine tours—a testament to our commitment to excellence.
You'll gain exclusive access to wineries that are typically not open to the public for join-in tours. At each winery, there will be plenty of time for you to enjoy and learn. You'll gain exclusive access to each winery's tasting room, where you can sample a variety of wines crafted using local techniques. Find something you like? You can always purchase bottles, and your tour drivers will safely hold your purchases until the tour is over.
20% Gratuity for drivers is strongly recommended-cash only
What's Included
- Drinking and Snacking is allowed on the bus
- Appointments (Not reservations) are made by Magic Shuttle Bus for all customers on the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $15 per tasting.
- Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
Meeting Location
1125 West Civic Center Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Black Star Farms
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Shady Lane Cellars
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
- There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are alloted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
- *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
- If Wineries on the Itinerary are booked, alternate wineries are used as substitutes
- -WE STRONGLY RECCOMMEND 15-20% GRATUITY TO THE DRIVER-
- Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most winieries 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Drinking and Snacking is allowed on the bus.
- Appointments (Not reservations) are made by Magic Shuttle Bus for all customers on the tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $15 per tasting.
- Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended).
The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Drinking and Snacking is allowed on the bus
- Appointments (Not reservations) are made by Magic Shuttle Bus for all customers on the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beveragesWine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $15 per tasting.
- Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
- There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are alloted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
- *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
- If Wineries on the Itinerary are booked, alternate wineries are used as substitutes
- -WE STRONGLY RECCOMMEND 15-20% GRATUITY TO THE DRIVER-
- Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most winieries 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
