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NON-BUS Cadillac MOVIE STARS Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour

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NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike here! Tiered pricing for groups!
Yellowstone Style Meets Traverse City Wine Country in a Luxury Cadillac Escalade!
Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries-wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service
Skip the hassle of a party bus and leave the driving to us! Sip, savor and sample wines of 4 TOP wineries
This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. NOT basic transportation to the wineries, this is THE WINE EXPERIENCE, real wine recommendations. Nobody knows the local wines like us.
Tours are flexible, with pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City(some hotels).

Wine Samples ARE included, Tastings, wines, and food are not included in the price of the tour. Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private. We combine groups of couples, groups of 5-6 most likely will have a private vehicle. Large groups will have other vehicles added - GMC Yukons.

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 - Cadillac Escalade / groups over 6 will get a 2nd vehicle GMC Yukon
  • Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost- Tired former school buses excluded as well
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THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCEPickup 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.We work with various wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, we go to 4 of those 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.

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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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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.
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Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour.Chateau Chantel sits atop one of the highest points on Old Mission Peninsula and has incredible views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay.The big story here is the Ice Wine which is very rare. Our guests can purchase a sample of the Ice Wine that was featured at a White House dinner during President Obama's tenure. Guests on our tours can customize wine flights and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Brandy. Wine lovers can select wines such Dry Riesling, amazing Pinot Blanc, the popular Naughty Red and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Malbec.Chateau Chantel is one of the originals in Traverse City Michigan, stellar wine, excellent customer service and the views are unforgettably AMAZING!
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Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Our tour guests always LOVE Brys Estates, which is one of Michigan's Top Ten most popular wineries. Our guests will quickly find out that quite possibly the reason for Brys' success is one drink- called the Froze'. The Froze' is a frozen wine drink that is heaven on a hot summer day. Guests can choose from various toppers and this drink is the winery best seller.Our tour guests will be able to purchase the only Sauvignon Blanc on Old Mission Peninsula or try the "porch pounder" which is a rare Pinot Noir Riesling blend. Tour guests can also purchase a customizable tasting of various wines and then head to the deck for an amazing photo opportunity. The lawn bar is open during the summer months which is one of the best locations in Traverse City to sample wines. Snack packs are also available for purchase. Another popular attraction for our tour guests is the lavender soaps and lotions that are grown by the Brys family and are available for purchase.
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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.
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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!
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Bowers Harbor Vineyards

Tour 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.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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  • 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 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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  • 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 - Cadillac Escalade / groups over 6 will get a 2nd vehicle GMC Yukon
  • Law Enforcement/First Responder/military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Groups get a complimentary bottle of wine (Gamay, Secco, Gwertz- depends on availability)
  • 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- Tired former school buses excluded as well

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Operated by a business

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