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MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Skip the hassle of a loud obnoxious party bus and go VIP like a Star with the Movie Stars Wine Tours 4 stop Downtown Traverse City Beer and Distillery Tour. NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic breweries/distillery, stellar drinks, wine (yes there is wine) and 5-star Celebrity customer service. Tiered pricing depending on group size.

This is the VIP tour with guides who are beer/distillery connoisseurs/tour guides. It is NOT basic transportation to the locations; it is THE TRAVERSE CITY EXPERIENCE with real drink recommendations.

This is NOT the economy bus tour with just a driver; this is VIP in one of our luxury SUVs with real experts and recommendations.

Discover downtown local gems on a guided brewery & distillery tour here in beautiful Traverse City.

Other groups may be on the tour - semi-private. We combine groups of couples, groups of 6-7 most likely will have a private GMC Yukon.

What's Included

  • NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
  • Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food, growlers, bottles, glasses available at extra cost
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Meeting and Pickup

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THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCEPickup 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.

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303 East State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

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Traverse City (pass by)

Tour starts and drives around beautiful Downtown Traverse City Michigan.
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Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Tour guests can buy glasses, sample platters and growlers of beer.A place where guests feel like Movie Stars, with drinks you cannot wait to brag about and share... Silver Spruce opened in 2018 and boasts some of the best Lagers this side of Lake Michigan.Guests on our tours can sample expert level Lagers, Pilsners, Dunkels, IPAs, Stouts and for the wine lovers there is some Pinot Grigio and a Malbec. This brewery is one of the most memorable locations on our brew tour- it's quite an experience.
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Earthen Ales

Brewing beer here in Traverse City with a sense of place since 2016! Bring your own food or grab a snack at the bar...Earthen Ales taps a new small batch every single Sunday. Earthen Ales is experimental, Earthen Ales will try things, and they let our guests on tours try them as well. This works and has been working pretty well, and that's why we have this gem on our tour!Beer, Ciders and Beer Slushies!
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Workshop Brewing Company

The Workshop Brewing Company: sustains nature, build community, and honor craft. They do this by creating honest, traditional beers and wholesome, delicious food using ingredients sourced as locally/organically as possible, served with genuine warmth and enthusiasm, in a setting that is welcoming and fun.With a huge variety of craft beer choices, a selection of wines and ciders, amazing food options, and live entertainment six nights a week, there’s something for everyone at the Workshop.Guests on our tours can try a full line of beers, whiskey, vodka, gin, mixed drinks, ciders, wine... The Workshop has it all! Guests LOVE this location!
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle
  • Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- glasses, bottles, growlers, food are extra
  • Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban
  • Expert Brewery Tour Guides- Brewery enthusiasts, Local Drink Experts
  • Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, GVSU, WSU Grads (some guides)
  • Food, growlers, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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