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Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 27% in Traverse City

282 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Traverse City
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch the light fade over Grand Traverse Bay on a four-hour ride to three Old Mission Peninsula wineries.

About this tour

As the sun lowers over Grand Traverse Bay, Old Mission Peninsula’s vineyards and winding country roads set the scene for an easygoing evening. This four-hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour pairs broad water views with visits to three wineries.

Settle into an air-conditioned, limo-style bus with a local guide and a cooler available for your use. The route explores a wine-growing region known for its distinctive microclimates and fertile soil. Winery stops can change with availability; on Monday–Thursday sunset tours, the listed stops are Hawthorne Vineyards or Chateau Chantal Winery, Bonobo Winery, and Old Mission Distilling. Wine tastings, flights, and pours are purchased separately, so you can choose what to sample at each stop. Many wineries offer outdoor seating, and most serve only small snacks rather than full meals.

The public tour departs from the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City, with Friday and Saturday departure times listed. Bring a layer for cooler evenings, then enjoy the changing light across the peninsula. Book your Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour for a scenic way to spend an evening among the vineyards.

Highlights

  • Admire sunset views across Old Mission Peninsula
  • Visit three wineries on a scenic four-hour ride
  • Relax in an air-conditioned, limo-style bus
  • Explore a wine region shaped by Grand Traverse Bay

What's included

Included

  • Yeti-style cooler for customer use
  • Premium limo-style bus
  • Local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Wine tastings, flights, and wine by the glass, purchased individually at each winery
  • Driver gratuity; 15%–20% is strongly recommended

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Important information

  • Wineries may change based on availability
  • Monday–Thursday sunset stops are Hawthorne Vineyards or Chateau Chantal Winery, Bonobo Winery, and Old Mission Distilling, in that order
  • Tastings are not included; tasting prices generally range from $5 to $10, while winery-specific flights and pours may cost more
  • Most wineries offer outdoor seating; dress warmly on colder days
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  • Wineries may offer flights, wine by the glass, or samples instead of tastings; some accept card payments only
  • Guests may bring lunch; most wineries offer only small appetizers and snacks
  • Appointments may be arranged with wineries but are not reservations and do not eliminate wait times
  • Public tour, not private
  • Service animals allowed; suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup: Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Tour Bus Parking, Traverse City, Michigan
  • Friday departure is 5:30 p.m.; Saturday departure is 4:30 p.m. Sunday–Friday tour hours are listed as 5:30–9:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 4:30–8:30 p.m.
  • Parking is limited to 10–15 spaces and available first come, first served
  • Rideshare or taxi is recommended for travel to and from the pickup location

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts four hours.

Are wine tastings included?

No. Tastings, flights, and wine by the glass are purchased separately at each winery.

Which wineries will we visit?

The tour visits three wineries, but stops may change based on availability. Monday–Thursday sunset tours follow the listed stops: Hawthorne Vineyards or Chateau Chantal Winery, Bonobo Winery, and Old Mission Distilling.

Where is the pickup location?

Meet at the Tour Bus Parking area at Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City, Michigan.

What time does the tour depart?

The listed departure is 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Sunday–Friday tour hours are listed as 5:30–9:30 p.m., and Saturday hours as 4:30–8:30 p.m.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 282 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 27% in Traverse City means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in Traverse City by this score.

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