FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

If you have a question, please feel free to call Grand Traverse Tours at 231-947-7433 or email us at . You can save time, though, by first checking here to see if your question is answered.

How do I get more information or make a reservation?

Call Grand Traverse Tours at 231-947-7433 or email us at so we can start planning your Grand experience!

Do you offer other transportation services?

Yes. We provide reliable, luxury transportation for:

With more than 30 years of experience in the Traverse City hospitality industry, we know how to make your event free of worries and full of fabulous memories.

When do I pay the deposit?

For private tours, a minimum deposit of $100 is due when you reserve your tour. For public join-in tours, payment is due in full when you make your reservation.

Do you allow smoking?

No. All our vehicles are non-smoking.

What can we bring with us?

Please bring cash for tasting fees and driver gratuity. Bring your ID, too, since most establishments require it no matter your age.

You may bring food or snacks, but avoid messy foods to prevent any additional cleaning fees.

On private tours, we allow a bottle or two of local wine. However, please do not bring coolers loaded with Jell-O shots, liquor, beer, etc. We want you to have a Grand experience at all establishments, and under Michigan law they must decline service to anyone who arrives over served.

How long does a tour last and how many places can we visit?

You can book a private group tour for as long as you like. A typical tour lasts four hours, which at a comfortable pace allows visits to four wineries, breweries, or distilleries.

Are Your Drivers Specially Qualified?

Yes. All our drivers have passed the test required by the State of Michigan to obtain a chauffeur’s license.

What size groups can you handle?

For a private group tour, we’re equipped to handle from two to over 100 guests. Our luxurious Mercedes-Benz high-top shuttles carry up to 14 guests. If you have more than 14, we’ll add more shuttles.

When should I make a reservation with Grand Traverse Tours?

As soon as possible, since many of our tours sell out in advance. This is especially true for Saturday tours. We do accept reservations on the day of a tour if we have availability.

Do you pick up outside of Traverse City?

Yes. For private tours, we pick up throughout northern Michigan. However, there may be an additional cost depending on distance. You also may want to buy extra time, since your tour time typically starts when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

What’s not included in the fee?

The price of your tour does not include:

  • Tasting fees of $5-10 per establishment that most charge for multiple samples. Some tasting fees include a souvenir glass or discounts on purchases of bottles.
  • A driver gratuity, which is greatly appreciated. The industry standard is 20%.

What’s included in the fee?

Your Grand tour starts with our chauffeur/guide picking you up, which we’re happy to do from most Traverse City locations. Your tour fee also includes:

  • Friendly, professional transportation in our state-of-the-art vehicles between tour locations
  • Arrangements with tour locations for your visit
  • Chilled bottled water in our vehicle
  • A Grand Traverse Tours cloth tote as a complimentary souvenir
  • Drop off at your original location

How much do tours cost?

The public join-in tour can be for private group tours depends on which vehicle you choose and the length of your tour. Visit the page about pricing for details.

What days do you have tours?

We offer private group tours and public join-in tours seven days a week, 361 days a year.

What’s a public join-in tour?

Public join-in tours are winery tours where individuals, couples, and small groups join with other wine lovers on a tour of four wineries we choose. It’s still an intimate experience, since our vehicles hold a maximum of 14 people, but the cost is more economical than our private group tours.

What’s a private group tour?

On a private group tour, you and your friends ride in style in our luxury vehicles. Our private group tours for 2 to more than 100 let you choose between

We also offer private combination tours if you want to sample more than one kind of libation, and we can throw in some foodie stops, too. We’ll be happy to recommend locations for your Grand tour!

What kinds of tours do you offer?

We provide two kinds of tours:

  • Private group tours
  • Public join-in tours

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