COVID-19 POLICY

  • Your vehicle will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to picking up your tasting team.
  • Your chauffeur will be wearing a mask while driving.
  • Masks are required for everyone riding.
  • Hand sanitizer and sanitized wipes will be available inside the vehicle.


As always, TC Wine Girl is NOT a ride-sharing service, it IS a private, chauffeur service.
No other parties, strangers, or anyone else will be riding along with your tasting team.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Client shall be liable for all damages to the vehicle caused by the client or members of his/her party, sustained during Client’s trip; to include but not limited to all spills, burns, rips, tears or any other damage to the vehicle.
  • Client understands that there is no smoking or vaping allowed in the vehicle at any time. Consumption of alcohol in the vehicle is also prohibited.
  • If a tour runs over the scheduled end time, Client agrees to pay additional charges. Additional charges are based on 1/2 hour increments (minimum).
  • Your vehicle may be scheduled for another tour at the end of yours, thus making your vehicle unavailable for any additional time for your party.
  • Client agrees that if anyone in the party is found using any illegal drugs, fighting, vomiting, visible intoxication, or any other forms of misconduct considered inappropriate by the driver, the driver may immediately cancel the tour and no refund shall be issued. All parties will be responsible for their own form of return transportation.
  • Client agrees that Traverse City Wine Girl shall not be responsible for any items left in the vehicle or for the safekeeping of items in the vehicle.
  • Client agrees to the cancellation policy: Client will be refunded in full (minus processing fees) up to one week prior to their scheduled tour.
  • Client understands that we are unable to reschedule their tour if the request is made within one week of their scheduled tour.
  • Client agrees that Traverse City Wine Girl shall not be held liable for any damages arising out of the company’s inability to perform services due to inclement weather, mechanical or electrical difficulties, delays due to traffic conditions, or any unforeseen events beyond the reasonable control of Traverse City Wine Girl.

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TC Wine Girl
Zero-Tolerance
Drug & Alcohol Policy

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. provides a work environment which aims to ensure the health, safety, respect and productivity of all employees and customers.

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. acknowledges that the use of drugs and alcohol may impair an individual’s capacity to perform their job safely, efficiently and with respect for work colleagues and customers. The use of such substances may result in the risk of injury or a threat to the wellbeing of the impaired employee, other employees, and customers as well as members of the public.

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. has an obligation under work health and safety legislation to provide a safe work environment. The purpose of this policy is to maintain a work environment that is free from the negative effects of drug and alcohol use.

Employees must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when performing any work duties for the Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C., at the workplace or while driving a company vehicle. Employees must not commence work or return to work whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Breaching this policy will result in the immediate termination of employment.

Company vehicles are not to be driven by anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. will not accept liability for any damage to a company vehicle, injury to any person, or damage or injury to any third party, incurred while the driver of the company vehicle is in breach of this policy or of the law. All liabilities shall rest with the person operating the company vehicle.

If you take prescription drugs, please check with your doctor to establish if the use of the drug will impact on your work performance and particularly your ability to drive vehicles. If it will, please obtain this advice in writing from your doctor and provide it to your manager or supervisor before undertaking any work that may be impacted by you taking prescription drugs.

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. also observes a no-smoking policy in all premises, including in company vehicles, as well as on company property.

Please report all violations of this policy to tcwinegirl@gmail.com.

TC Wine Girl
Non-Discrimination Policy

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. will not and shall not discriminate against existing, future, or potential passengers, on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all of our passengers, clients, and vendors.

Traverse City Wine Girl, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee, contracted drivers or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Please report all violations of this policy to tcwinegirl@gmail.com.

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By booking with TC Wine Girl, you agree to our terms and conditions.

  • Rates do not include driver gratuity or winery fees.
  • All tours include picking up and dropping off in the downtown area/hotel strip of Traverse City. Picking up and dropping off outside this area may incur an additional fee. On Fridays and Saturdays, it may not be possible to pick up/drop off outside this area, so please email us first to check.
  • Refunds: should you need to cancel, you will be refunded in full (minus processing fees) up to one week prior to your scheduled tour.
  • We will handle all necessary reservations for you - no need to do any work except to reply to an email you'll get from us about 4 weeks prior to your tour.

If you try to book a vehicle and it shows as not available for the day and time you want, please email us and we'll do our best to try and accommodate you!

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Traverse City Winery Tours
TOUR OPTIONS
SUNDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS - Our vehicle schedules are wide open. If you need flexibility on time, these are the best days to book.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS - Our vehicles each run two four-hour tours on both Fridays and Saturdays, unless someone books six hours or more. If you're interested in booking six or more hours on a Friday or Saturday that's available, please email us.
CELEBRATION PACKAGE - Celebrating something? After clicking the BOOK NOW button, select the Celebration Package upgraded tour. This upgrade includes a tote bag filled with goodies: 1 fancy wine tumbler, 1 quality wine opener, sunglasses for all guests, and much more! Take your experience home with you!
ONLINE STORE - Order some extras to bring home with you in our online store! We have wine tumblers, wine openers, shirts, sunglasses, and much more! We can have them waiting in your vehicle for you!


Traverse City Winery Tours
LEXUS RX350
2-3 guests
comfortable, smooth, and our most popular option
$60/hour flat rate

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LEXUS RX450h
2-3 guests
our newest addition to the fleet - a very smooth hybrid Lexus
$60/hour flat rate

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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID PLATINUM
2-4 guests
complete with comfy captain's chairs and all of the bells & whistles
$75/hour flat rate

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LEXUS LX570
2-6 guests
extremely comfortable and very spacious
$85/hour flat rate

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THE TC WINE GIRL PROCESS

1. BOOK YOUR TOUR   Click the BOOK NOW button next to the vehicle you'd like. Select a tour option, then a date, then an available start time. You'll then be prompted for payment to complete the booking process.
2. CHECK YOUR INBOX   You'll get a confirmation email from Square shortly after booking. You'll get an email from us within 4-6 weeks of your tour date that will get the ball rolling with the planning process. If you don't see the email within that time frame, check your spam folder.
3. REPLY TO THE EMAIL PROMPTLY   Please don't let that email marinate in your inbox for too long: we can't start planning your experience until we have answers to the four questions we send you. We custom-design every experience according to our guests' preferences, and it can be a timely process - especially when wineries get fully booked on some dates.
4. WE COORDINATE THE EXPERIENCE   We carefully review your replies to our email and determine what the best use of your time with us will be. We will make all necessary reservations and arrangements for you - you can relax and let us do all of the work!
5. WE PICK YOU UP   You'll receive some reminders as you get closer to your tour date. On the day of your tour, your driver will text you when they're on the way and when they arrive.

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F.A.Q.

ARE THERE PRE-DETERMINED STOPS ON YOUR TOURS?
Absolutely not. We custom-design each and every tour based on our guests' preferences and requests. This ensures you are visiting the places either YOU want to go or YOU will enjoy.
WHO CHOOSES THE WINERIES AND WHO MAKES THE RESERVATIONS?
You can choose the wineries and/or we can - simply answer the questions in the email I'll send to you about 4 weeks prior to your tour date. We will also handle any necessary reservations at the wineries that are selected.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Should you need to cancel, you will be refunded in full (minus processing fees) up to one week prior to your scheduled tour.
WHERE DO WE GET PICKED UP?
Our pick-up/drop-off area includes the downtown Traverse City region and the hotel strip all along East Grand Traverse Bay up until Grand Traverse Resort. Most of the time for an additional fee, we also service Leelanau peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, Williamsburg, the Lake Arbutus area, and pretty much everywhere within an hour of downtown Traverse City.
WHEN DOES OUR TOUR TIME START AND STOP?
Your time starts when we pick you up, and your time ends when we drop you off.
ARE WE ABLE TO ADD MORE TIME WHILE WE'RE ON OUR TOUR?
As long as your driver agrees and that the vehicle is available, absolutely! They will text you a link that you can easily pay for extra time on your phone.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE AT THE WINERIES?
The dress code at wineries in Traverse City tends to be casual and relaxed, but it can vary depending on the specific winery or event. Generally, "wine country casual" is a good approach, which means comfortable, stylish attire. For women: Dresses, skirts, or nice jeans with a blouse or sweater. Flats or wedges are good choices for footwear, as some wineries may have uneven terrain. For men: Polo shirts, button-downs, or nice T-shirts with jeans or chinos. Loafers or casual shoes are suitable.
WILL WE BE ABLE TO EAT WHILE ON THE TOUR?
Definitely! Not only do most wineries also offer food options, but your driver will bring snacks and chocolates for you to enjoy.
CAN WE DRINK IN THE VEHICLE?
Non-alcoholic drinks: yes. Alcoholic drinks: no. Your driver will have bottled waters for you to hydrate between stops.
CAN WE BRING PETS OR CHILDREN?
Sorry, but we cannot allow pets to ride in our vehicles. Persons under 21 can ride along, but must join your party at each destination.
DO YOU OFFER PUBLIC JOIN-IN TOURS?
Nope! We only offer private vehicles that only you and your party will use during your time with us.
CAN WE PLAY OUR OWN MUSIC IN THE VEHICLE?
All of our vehicles have Sirius XM, however if you want to bring an AUX cord or Bluetooth your device to the vehicle so your group can rock out to your own tunes, it is highly encouraged! :)
HOW MUCH DO YOUR DRIVERS TYPICALLY GET TIPPED?
Our drivers typically are tipped around $20-$30/hour via cash or Venmo, depending on their level of awesomeness.
WILL WE RECEIVE OUR TOUR ITINERARY PRIOR TO THE TOUR?
If you'd like to see what we have planned for you, please let us know and we'll happily supply that information.


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Tour Tips

Traverse City Winery Tours
THE TOUR AGENDA
When there are reservations made for you at wineries, it is important to be on time. Your driver will keep you informed of when it's time to wrap things up at your current stop. Please be mindful of staying on schedule.
TOUR FLEXIBILITY
Life happens: crowded wineries, traffic, whatever. If time permits and it makes sense to everyone in the vehicle, plans have and can change on the fly. Don't ever feel like you're "stuck" going anywhere.
TIPPING
Our drivers are generally tipped between $50-$150 from our gracious guests. They work for tips and it'll show! Our drivers will not only taxi you around, but take pictures for you, ensure you're settled in at every stop, keep you on schedule, recommend things to do in the area, feed you snacks and water, and the list goes on. Cash or Venmo is appreciated and preferred.

Please tip the people helping you at the wineries also - just like you'd tip waitstaff at a restaurant.
ADDING TIME TO A TOUR
If time and the schedule permits, ask your driver if they'd be willing to add an hour or more to the tour if it's going well. If the driver is on board with it, they'll contact me and I'll text you an invoice which you can quickly pay upon receipt. That's it!
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
If a prior agreement hasn't already been made, both pick-up and drop-off must be near the downtown area/hotel strip of Traverse City so we can keep everything on schedule. Keep in mind that it doesn't necessarily have to be where you're staying...it can be a restaurant, a store, a marina, wherever fits your schedule.
PETS AND CHILDREN
Sorry, but we cannot allow pets to ride in our vehicles. Persons under 21 can ride along, but must join your party at each destination.
MUSIC IN THE VEHICLE
All of our vehicles have Sirius XM, however if you want to bring an AUX cord or Bluetooth your device to the vehicle so your group can rock out to your tunes, it is highly encouraged! :)

More Info

Traverse City Winery Tours

The Process

  • After you book your tour date, you'll receive a confirmation email.
  • I'll contact you via email prior to your tour to gather more information from you: # of guests, where you're staying in Traverse City, what types of wine you like, etc.
  • We can design the perfect tour together, or you can let me do all of the work. Wineries are constantly changing their reservation systems, policies, and hours, so it's best if I handle the reservations. Although if you already have reservations, keep them! They fill up fast these days.
  • On the day of your tour, I will send you a text letting you know I'm on the way.
  • I'll pick you up wherever you are near the downtown area/hotel strip of Traverse City. Outside this area may incur an additional charge.
  • While on the road, enjoy snacks and bottled water in the vehicle while enjoying the scenery.
  • Note: wine-tasting fees are not covered - expect them to be between $5 to $15 per person.
  • When we are finished, I'll drop you back off anywhere near the downtown area/hotel strip of Traverse City. Outside this area may incur an additional charge.
  • If my schedule allows it, extra time is easy to purchase if necessary. Cash or credit cards accepted.

THESE TOURS ARE DESIGNED FOR COUPLES/SMALL GROUPS THAT WANT TO RELAX, ENJOY WINE, AND TAKE IN THE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE TRAVERSE CITY WINE COUNTRY

Leelanau Peninsula Wineries

About TC Wine Girl

Traverse City Winery Tours

Hi, my name is Karen and I love wine tasting! It never gets old to me and I would be honored to take you and your companion/friends around the picturesque Traverse City wine country. I fell in love with both the Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula winery scenes on my third wedding anniversary back around the turn of the century.
Touring Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula is always fun, but it's even better when you aren't DRIVING!!
My husband and I have been wine tasting here for years and continue to go regularly. We always see tour buses, limos and shuttles carrying several people, but hardly anything when it comes to transportation for just two people like us.
Uber and Lyft are both an option, however they take a longggggggggg time arriving up on the peninsula. I believe it's best to spend more time wine tasting and less time worrying about transportation.
I started this company so couples or small groups can make the most of their wine-tasting adventure time plus enjoy it in style!