
Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver
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Is Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver worth booking?
Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver is a 4-hour experience in Traverse City, United States, from $359 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $359 per person
Your own Designated Driver in Leelanau County! Most tasting tours drive you around in buses and vans, adding to the costs. But NOW you can hire a designated driver to drive your car on your adventure and save some money
What you get
About this experience
Your own Designated Driver in Leelanau County! Most tasting tours drive you around in buses and vans, adding to the costs. But NOW you can hire a designated driver to drive your car on your adventure and save some money! Check out the area's best wineries, and distilleries in the Traverse City, Michigan area on our day and afternoon tours. Sit back, relax while someone else does the driving! If you are in the Downtown Traverse City area and want to do Old Mission Peninsula there is an Old Mission option. If you are staying in the Torch Lake area and would like to tour around Torch Lake we have included a Torch Lake option. Last minute bookings are subject to availability.
What's included
Included
- Designated Driver for 4-5 Hours
What you'll see and do
Shady Lane Cellars
One of the best outdoor locations in The Traverse City area is Shady Lane! Even in the colder months it's very inviting. The whole building was an old chicken coop... they have wines like Coop De Blanc. Outstanding location.
50 minutes here
Brengman Brothers Winery
Known for their amazing red wine Brengman Brothers is a must see for any Leelanau Tour!
50 minutes here
Willow Winery & Vineyard
One of the newer stops on the tour, Outstanding wine and vibes!
50 minutes here
MAWBY Sparkling Wine
A 2 stop! Mawby is the bubbly wines and right next-door is Big Little- those were Mawby's kids nicknames when they were growing up and now they are running a winery next to Mawby- The still wine location.
50 minutes here
Leelanau County
We also may include Black Star Farms, Amoritas, Suttons Bay Ciders, Soul Squeeze, 45 North, French Valley- just depends on the pickup location. We do take requests!
50 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Traverse City
Guides will reach out with meet up details.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Guides will reach out with meet up details.
Options you can book
Leelanau Designated Driver
We drive your vehicle! : This is the Leelanau Peninsula Designated Driver option, where we drive your vehicle on a Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour Pickup included
Torch Lake Designated Driver
We drive your vehicle! : This is the Torch Lake Designated Driver option, where we drive your vehicle on a Torch Lake area Wine Tour Pickup included
Old Mission Designated Driver
We drive your vehicle! : This is the Old Mission Peninsula Designated Driver option, where we drive your vehicle on an Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- My Designated Driver
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $359 to $399
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Traverse City.
How much does Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver cost?
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Prices start at $359 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Traverse City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Traverse City is not rushed.
Is Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Traverse City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Traverse City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Traverse City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Traverse City Leelanau Private Wine Tour with Designated Driver start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Traverse City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Traverse City?
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Traverse City pairs Old Mission and Leelanau winery tours with Sleeping Bear Dunes trips, kayak and paddleboard rentals on Grand Traverse Bay and fall colour drives. On Outty we rank every Traverse City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine Tour on Old Mission - ICE COLD AC, 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Traverse City?
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June to October, with peak colour in early October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Traverse City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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