NON-BUS WINE & Dine Tour Old Mission / Downtown Traverse City

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The MOVIE STARS Wine & Dine Tour

Guests go to 2 of the hottest wineries on Old Mission Peninsula then downtown for food! We'll wait while your group eats! Try something different!

Wineries include stops like Mari, Hawthorne, Peninsula Cellars, Bonobo, Brys, Chateau Grand Traverse, Chateau Chantel, Bowers Harbor, Old Mission Distillers.

Including but NOT limited to Slate, Sorellina, Artisan Restaurant, Reflect Bistro, Mama Lu's, Red Ginger, Amical, The Parlor, U&I Lounge, Thatsa' Pizza, The Pretty Penny Steakhouse, The Cooks' House, Little Fleet, The Pub, Oakwood Proper Burger, The Flying Noodle, Poppycocks, Barrios, North Peak Brewing Company, Sisters, Town Plaza, Middlecoast Brewery, Loco Boys, Firefly, Bubba's Burgers, Mode's Bum Steer, Town Plaza, Taproot Cider House

This tour is 4-5 hours in duration. Book your tour date, and the guides will reach out to confirm your customized itinerary.

Tastings, wines and food are not included in the price of the tour.

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
Groups get a complimentary bottle of wine
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU Grads (some guides)
Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost $12-25 per item

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE

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.

OR
Meeting point
303 E State St

East side of Hardy Parking Structure near the State Street Entrance next to Middlecoast Brewery, look for some Yukons. Staying local? Let us know, We may be able to get guests back to local hotels after the tour depending on location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Grand Traverse Bay (Pass by)

    THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - Wineries include Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Peninsula Cellars, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads and Old Mission Distillers. On this tour guests can go to 2 wineries and then head downtown for food! WE ARE THE FLEXIBLE TOUR! Don't get TRAPPED on an old bus! Winery selection is based on availability, weather conditions, time of year. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests get picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Get to the pickup point, 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. Typical tours go 4-5 hours depending on the pace of the group.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Old Mission

    Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, or bottles. OLD MISSION DISTILLING Our tour guests will be welcomed to Old Mission Distilling with open arms, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, our guests will be able to sample one of the newest hip locations on Old Mission Peninsula. Our guests will be able to purchase mixed drinks and wine. At Old Mission Distilling, the crew believes that the soul of a spirit lies in its ingredients. Our tour guests will learn that ingredients are sourced locally, tapping into the abundance of farms and orchards that grace the peninsula. From the luscious orchards bursting with sun-ripened fruits to the fertile fields that yield grains of the highest quality, the staff brings the essence of Old Mission Peninsula directly into every bottle. Our tour guests will be impressed by the selection of very unique mixed drinks, wines, food and even a mixed drink flight all offered for purchase.

    55 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Movie Stars Wine Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Wine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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