The 5 Best Bus Tours in Traverse City, Michigan (MI)

March 23, 2022 Joeann Galban

Traverse City, known as a four-season playground, is now celebrated for quality cuisine, wine and culture. Miles of sugar-sand shoreline include the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with romantic lighthouses and coastal villages. The glacier-sculpted landscape of orchards and vineyards includes 16 golf courses. Swimming, sailing, paddling, hiking and fishing are favorite warm weather activities, while winter turns the region into a playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.
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1. Private - Traverse City Winery OR Brewery Tour: Locations - Group's Choice

1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA The Magic Shuttle Bus
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Enjoy the best wineries & breweries throughout Traverse City with our custom private group tour. Whether its a birthday party, anniversary, bachelor or bachelorette party or just because you want a day to let loose with friends, we have you covered! This is your trip, so you chose the stops. We will take your group on a 4 hour tour and visit up to 4 wineries or breweries. Tours start at 10am/11am/12pm/5pm (You Choose).

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Wine or beer flights and any snacks or food are not included. The bus has a cooler on board and you can fill it with ice & beverages of your choice.

Reviewed By jordonk144

This tour was a blast, Mike took the time to explain about the wineries, his personal recommendations, which were excellent and made the sometimes daunting tasking of choosing what to taste way easier. He was very knowledgeable and loads of fun!

2. 5 Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA The Magic Shuttle Bus
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TOURS DEPART AT 12PM SUNDAY-FRIDAY & 11AM ON SATURDAY Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Leelanau Peninsula's Wine Country. The 45th Parallel runs through the peninsula, same as for the Bordeaux wine-growing region in France. Wine grapes, tart cherries, apples and peaches are among the many fruits grown in the region, seemingly designed for just that. The peninsula boasts over 25 wineries, many with tasting rooms open to the public. *DISCLAIMER: While most of our tours are full; If we have only 4 or fewer guests booked for a tour, we will change to a 4 hour tour and skip the last Winery/Vineyard. DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability. *GRATUITY of 20 percent for the driver is recommended but not required.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Drinking and Snacking is allowed on the bus, Appointments (Not reservations) are made by Magic Shuttle Bus for all customers on the tour

Exclusions: Leelanau Cellars: Wine By The Glass - $5-$10, 45 North Winery: 5 tastes for $7, Suttons Bay Ciders: Tasting flight of 4-$6 Tasting flight of 6-$10 Single Taste $2 , Rove Estate Winery: 5 tastes for $8, $1 per additional taste, Gratuity (20% for the driver is recommended but not required), Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $10 per tasting.

Reviewed By jordonk144

This tour was a blast, Mike took the time to explain about the wineries, his personal recommendations, which were excellent and made the sometimes daunting tasking of choosing what to taste way easier. He was very knowledgeable and loads of fun!

3. Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car For Wine Tours

Bay Life Getaways
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We drive your car for wine, brew, distillery and cidery tours. We help you create your perfect itinerary which, can be changed on the fly. No pressure, stay as long as you want.... this is your day! Let's do exactly what you want to do. NOTE: Additional hours past the 5 included will be charged separately through Designated Driver TC via cash or credit card.

Inclusions: Designated Driver for 5 Hours

Exclusions: Tasting Fees NOT Included, Driver gratuity not included but greatly appreciated!

Reviewed By DianaD3106

The tour around the city was great! It was interactive and engaging. I highly recommend this tour if you are new to TC for you will have many great recommendations to restaurants, night life, breweries and wineries afterwards

4. 5 Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA The Magic Shuttle Bus
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TOURS DEPART AT 12PM SUNDAY-FRIDAY & 11AM ON SATURDAY Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula. The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grape vines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries old grapes produced in Europe & California. *DISCLAIMER: While most of our tours are full; If we have only 4 or fewer guests booked for a tour, we will change to a 4 hour tour and skip the last Winery/Vineyard. DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability. *GRATUITY of 15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Premium Limo Style Bus , Local Tour Guide, Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use

Exclusions: Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $10 per tasting., Gratuity (15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended), Chateau Chantal Winery: $10 with $2 tip for a flight of 3 wines or a glass of wine via reservation , Bowers Harbor Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $8-$10/Flights (5 pours or 2.5 glasses of wine)- $22-$28, Brys Estate Winery: Wine by the Glass- $9-$11/Frose'-$10/Wine Country Snack Box- $9, Bonobo Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $9-$13 (Souvenir wine glass included), Hawthorne Vineyards: Wine By The Glass -$10, Mari Vineyards: Wine By The Glass- $8-$15

Reviewed By brucekH3198QO

Mike was an awesome tour guide. He had great tips and recommendations. Very engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this trip.

5. Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA Up North Tours LLC

With 35 Miles of coastline designated as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Where should I go? What should I see? Our tour provides access to all of it. As well, you'll be accompanied by a guide well-versed in the area History, Flora & Fauna and geologic formation of the Great lakes and Dune formations. Sleeping Bear is fantastic in and of itself, but having a guide to explain everything from the Native Tribes that once roamed the area, to the geologic forces that leave us with the Great Lakes we know today, greatly enhances ours guests visit to Sleeping Bear. Oh, and guests rave about our catered lunch. It's delicious!

Inclusions: Snacks, drinks and lunch included., Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By jabber1976

We are so glad we did this tour by Up North Tours! Even though the weather was a little misty, we still had a great time. Our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge about the area. We learned many things about Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City and the surrounding areas. He was also very personable and professional. Stopping from time to time was a nice touch. The trees were just starting to change to fall colors and the scenery was beautiful. I highly recommend using this company for any of their tours! Thanks UNT, we had a blast!

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