A decade of knowing exactly which winery to hit next

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The advantage of ten years in one small tourism town is that you stop guessing. TC Brew Bus's drivers know which Old Mission tasting rooms have the best Lake Michigan views, which Leelanau stops get busy on weekends, and which breweries downtown are worth a reservation call ahead of time — something they'll often make on your behalf so your group skips the wait. That local knowledge is the actual product here as much as the bus itself: you're not handed a fixed route, you're handed a guide who can build the day around what your group actually wants to drink.

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Groups consistently point to the same thing in their feedback: drivers who keep a big, loud group on schedule without killing the energy, who know when to step back and let the party happen and when to jump in with a recommendation. One group celebrating a milestone birthday brought twelve people through a full day of winery stops and came away saying every location was ready and waiting for them. A bachelorette crew called out how well their itinerary was paced — enough time at each stop, never rushed, never sitting around waiting either.

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Four ways to do it

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The core experience is the private winery, brewery, and distillery tour — book the bus for a group of up to 14, tell them what you're into, and they'll route you through Old Mission or Leelanau (or straight downtown) with pickup and drop-off included and reservations handled where they can be. It's built for exactly the kind of group that doesn't want to think about logistics: bachelorette weekends, milestone birthdays, corporate outings, wedding transportation.

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From there, TC Brew Bus's lineup branches into more active takes on the same idea. The pedal-powered pub crawl runs through TC Cycle Pub, a group-pedaled bike that rolls between downtown bars while everyone keeps the bike (and the party) moving. The Kayak, Bike & Brew combines a paddle down the water with a bike ride and brewery stops in the same afternoon, for groups who want to actually see the city and the harbor rather than just the inside of tasting rooms. And Kayak Putt and Party pairs kayaking with a lower-key round of mini golf and drinks for a full six-hour day that doesn't require picking just one activity.

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Along the way, tours often land at Old Mission Distilling, a cozy, mid-century-styled stop on the peninsula that's become a regular favorite in its own right — guests rave about the espresso martini riff and the space's relaxed, well-designed feel, dog-friendly outdoor seating included.

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What to know before you book

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Tours run seven days a week, year-round, with private group bookings the standard (no joining a bus full of strangers). Buses hold up to 14 guests, which makes this an easy fit for a full bachelorette or birthday crew without needing to split up. Winery tasting fees at individual stops usually run separately from the tour price, typically in the $7–$15 range per winery, so it's worth budgeting for those on top of your booking. Pricing starts at $539 per party for the winery and brewery tour, $149 per party for the cycle pub crawl, $69 per person for Kayak, Bike & Brew, and $139 per person for Kayak Putt and Party — request a custom quote through Batch to lock in your date and route.

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Book on Batch

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👉 Private Winery & Brewery Tours with Brew Bus

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👉 Pedal-Powered Pub Crawl with TC Cycle Pub

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👉 Kayak, Bike & Brew: A Pedal and Paddle Pub Crawl

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👉 Kayak Putt and Party with TC Brew Bus

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👉 Bubbly Brunch at Old Mission Distilling