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Traverse City Old Mission Wine Tour
Very goodTop 16% in Traverse City
38 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Traverse City
- Updated November 1, 2026
Visit four Old Mission wineries on a scenic Traverse City wine tour with local guides and a comfortable luxury SUV.
About this tour
Trade the party bus for a relaxed ride through Traverse City wine country. This Traverse City Old Mission wine tour pairs scenic views with local insight, taking you to four top wineries in a luxury Cadillac Escalade or, for larger groups, a GMC Yukon.
Along the way, sample wines and hear recommendations from knowledgeable local guides who know the region’s wines. The experience is semi-private, so you may share the vehicle with other travelers; groups of 5–6 are likely to have their own vehicle. Groups also receive a complimentary bottle of wine, subject to availability. Flights, bottles, food, and glasses are available at extra cost.
Meet near the State Street entrance to the Hardy Street Parking Structure, with downtown hotel pickup sometimes available depending on traffic and events. Choose this Traverse City Old Mission wine tour for an easygoing way to explore local wineries, enjoy the scenery, and leave the driving to someone else.
Highlights
- Sip and sample wines at four top Old Mission wineries
- Admire wine-country views from a Cadillac Escalade
- Get local recommendations from knowledgeable wine guides
- Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine for your group
What's included
Included
- Wine samples or splashes
- Air-conditioned Cadillac Escalade or GMC Yukon
- Complimentary bottle of wine for groups, subject to availability
- Expert local wine guide
Not included
- Flights, bottles, food, and glasses available at extra cost
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 25 reviews
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GetYourGuide
5.00 / 5 · 13 reviews
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Important information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet on the east side of the Hardy Street Parking Structure near the State Street entrance, next to Middlecoast Brewery
- Downtown Traverse City hotel pickup may be available depending on traffic and events
- Tours are semi-private; other groups may join
- Groups over 6 may use a second vehicle
Frequently asked questions
How many wineries does the tour visit?
The tour visits four wineries.
Are wine tastings included?
Wine samples or splashes are available. Flights, bottles, food, and glasses cost extra.
Is the tour private?
The tour is semi-private, so other groups may join. Groups of 5–6 are likely to have their own vehicle.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet on the east side of the Hardy Street Parking Structure near the State Street entrance, next to Middlecoast Brewery. Downtown hotel pickup may be available depending on traffic and events.
What vehicle is used?
Tours use an air-conditioned Cadillac Escalade; groups over 6 may be assigned a second GMC Yukon.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Traverse City
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- 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 8.5. Top 16% in Traverse City means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Traverse City by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Traverse City
How many tours in Traverse City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.
- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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