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Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission PeninsulaA 5-hour guided wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City visits four wineries — Chateau Chantal, Bowers Harbor, Brys Estate and Bonobo — with a local guide, premium shuttle bus and cooler for the day. Wine tastings are purchased individually at each stop; the tour is shared, not private, and a 20% gratuity for the driver is recommended.Is it for me?You're traveling with a group and don't want to drive between tastings — the shuttle bus and guide handle the route and timing, so you focus on the wines and the views instead of the roads.
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in a Luxury SUV, Not a BusA wine tour of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula visiting 4 wineries in a luxury SUV (private or join-in public option) with a local expert guide and complimentary bottle included. You tell the guide which wineries you want to visit or let them match you to the right wines for your taste. The vehicle is air-conditioned, the pace is yours, and the tour runs 4 to 5 hours.Is it for me?Book the private option if your group wants to request specific wineries and have the vehicle to yourselves; the public join-in option works for couples and small groups who want the same expert guide and luxury SUV at a lower price by sharing the ride with other wine tourists.
Traverse City: Leelanau Wine Tour with Exclusive TastingsYou’ll ride out from downtown Traverse City for a laid-back day trip through Leelanau Peninsula’s best wineries—with exclusive access and plenty of time to linger at each stop. Taste local wines straight from the source, chat with winemakers, and soak up those Michigan views while your guide handles all the details. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe a new favorite bottle—or two—to bring home.
Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise: Mackinac Bridge views from the waterA one-hour sunset cruise departing from Mackinaw City just before dusk, with departure times varying from 6 pm to 9 pm depending on the season. You sail under the Mackinac Bridge and past the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac, with a local guide who has lived in the area for 18 years. The boat holds a small group, and you can purchase beer and wine on board.Is it for me?This is a shared cruise with a small group and a local guide, so it suits anyone who wants the sunset and the stories without arranging a private boat. The fixed one-hour window and the captain's knowledge of the area mean you get the timing and the context without building the evening yourself.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: 3 Wineries at SunsetA 4-hour sunset wine tour on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City stops at three of Michigan's highest-rated wineries, with a limo-style bus, air-conditioned cabin and local guide included. You pay for tastings at each winery (typically $5–$28 per tasting flight or glass), and the driver handles the winding country roads while you watch the light change over the bay. Minimum age is 21; gratuity of 15–20% for the driver is recommended.Is it for me?Book this tour for a free evening in Traverse City when you want to taste wines from the 45th parallel without driving or coordinating between stops—the bus handles the winding roads and the timing, and you choose what to taste at each winery.
Sunset Sail from Traverse City: Wine, Food & Bay ViewsA 2.5-hour sunset sail on the schooner Wind Dancer in Grand Traverse Bay, departing from downtown Traverse City with a live captain and crew who share the area's history. You board at The Delamar Resort kiosk, receive complimentary wine, cocktails, local beer and cider, and eat locally sourced charcuterie and snacks as the light fades over the water. Children from age 14 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying downtown or without a car—the kiosk is walkable on Front Street and the sail departs from there, keeping your evening to one fixed 2.5-hour window with food and drinks included.
Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Guardian Building & Interior AccessYou get exclusive interior access to Detroit's grandest Art Deco buildings—Guardian Building, Book Tower, and surprise hidden lobbies—guided by a local owner who knows the city's architecture and its stories. The route stays flexible based on the group's energy, and the tour includes multilingual guides on request. Plan for 2 to 3 hours of walking and climbing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Detroit's Art Deco interiors—the painted ceilings, the mosaics, the restored domes—rather than just photograph them from the street, and you'd rather have someone who actually works downtown show you the hidden parts than follow a generic route.
Designated Driver Wine Tour: We Drive Your CarA designated driver service in wine country where you supply the vehicle and the driver handles the wheel for five hours of tastings at stops you choose. The itinerary is yours to build and change on the fly; tasting fees are separate, and the minimum age is 21. A 100% guarantee protects you against a DUI on the tour.Is it for me?The driver speaks English and knows the region, so you can follow suggestions or make changes without any back-and-forth—the day moves at your pace and your interests, not a guide's script.
Traverse City: Grand Traverse Bay Sail with Local Food & DrinksYou’ll board a classic schooner in Traverse City, sail across Grand Traverse Bay with local guides, sample regional food and drinks (wine, beer, spirits), help raise the sails if you want—and soak up Michigan’s colors and stories along the way. Expect laughter, fresh lake air, maybe even new friends by journey’s end.
Traverse City: Historical Ghost Lantern Tour & Ghost HuntingYou walk downtown Traverse City by lantern light with a local guide, hearing the documented history of Front Street, the Perry Hannah House, and the Carnegie Library alongside the hauntings reported there. The tour includes an optional ghost-hunting equipment intro at the city's first cemetery grounds before ending at Perry Hannah Circle. Plan parking time and bring weather-appropriate clothing; the entire experience is outdoors and takes two to three hours.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want Traverse City's real history told alongside its ghost stories, not a pure paranormal investigation — the guide is local and knows the difference, which is what makes the hauntings feel grounded rather than theatrical.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour: Luxury SUV No BusesA wine and distillery tasting tour on Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, where you ride in a luxury SUV instead of a charter bus and sample wines at three to four wineries plus an optional distillery stop. The guide is a local wine expert who adjusts the route based on what you want to taste, and a complimentary bottle comes home with you. Tastings are included; food, wine flights and bottles for purchase are extra.Is it for me?Choose the public tour if you're comfortable meeting other wine drinkers and want a set route; pick the private or group option if you'd rather control which wineries you visit or prefer a smaller group. The SUV format and flexible stops are what set this apart from the larger tour buses that run the same peninsula.
Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee & PastriesA walking food tour of Detroit's sweetest spots, starting in Greektown and ending at Campus Martius Park, where you sample donuts, coffee, pastries and chocolates while a local guide shares the city's history and architecture. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes all tastings and a coffee stop; children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Detroit and want to understand the city's neighborhoods and comeback story through the businesses that define them, all in an afternoon. The 1.5- to 2-hour pace and wheelchair-accessible route work for families with young children and for anyone who prefers walking and talking to a longer sit-down experience.
Mackinac Bridge Cruise: Shipwreck Stories & Local LegendsYou’ll board Ugly Anne for a Mackinac Bridge history cruise with live stories from locals about shipwrecks, Native legends, and life in Michigan’s north country. Drift past Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac while your guide shares tales you can’t find on plaques—plus there’s time for questions or just soaking up that strange hush under the bridge.
Detroit: Downtown Walking Tour & Guardian Building ArchitectureYou walk 19 stops through downtown Detroit in two hours with a local guide who knows the city beyond the tourist version. You see the Spirit of Detroit, Hart Plaza, and step inside the Guardian Building to look at its architecture up close. The route doesn't loop back to the start, so you end up in a different part of downtown and leave with a sense of how the city actually works, not just what it looks like.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand downtown Detroit as locals see it rather than as a visitor checklist — the guide's knowledge and the route's refusal to backtrack mean you move through the city with purpose, not just coverage.
Menominee River Whitewater Rafting: Piers Gorge Class IV RapidsWhitewater rafting on the Menominee River is a 3-hour guided activity where you paddle through flat sections and Class IV rapids at Piers Gorge, running the same section twice so families can rotate who paddles and who watches from shore. Professional guide, shuttle service and all safety gear are included; children under 12 portage the Class IV section with an adult while others paddle, then switch roles on the second run.Is it for me?You paddle the raft yourself—this is not a tour where you sit and watch. Families with kids 5 and up can all go, though children under 12 walk around the Class IV section on the first run and paddle on the second, so parents can take turns in the big water and everyone gets a turn if they want one.
Detroit Walking Tour: 8 Hidden History Stories DowntownA 90-minute guided walking tour of downtown Detroit led by a historian who shares eight stories from the Motor City's past, including tales of Henry Ford, Joe Louis, and the city's architectural landmarks. The tour starts at Grand Circus Park and moves through North America's most impressive architecture. You can add a 30-minute extension to explore Detroit's strangest legends, and children from age 7 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the standard 90-minute tour if you want the core stories and the flexibility to explore downtown on your own afterward; add the 30-minute extension if you're staying longer and want to dig into the city's most enigmatic mysteries and legends.
Traverse City Rickshaw Tour: Downtown, Commons & Local LifeYou’ll ride through Traverse City’s best neighborhoods by rickshaw—Front Street’s bakeries, Warehouse District’s street art, Grand Traverse Commons’ history—with a local guide who shares stories as you go. Expect unexpected details: bakery smells drifting by, laughter over windblown hair, and that feeling of being part of town life even if it’s just for an hour.
Self-Guided Detroit Walking Tour: Spirit and HistoryThis self-guided walking tour of Detroit uses the WalknTours smartphone app to navigate you through the city's artistic alleys, art deco architecture and public spaces at your own pace. You start at Buddy's on Broadway, where Detroit-style pizza was invented, and move through stops including Parker's Alley, the Guardian Building, The Spirit of Detroit sculpture and the Monument to Joe Louis. The tour takes 45 minutes to an hour, and you control when you walk, when you stop and how long you linger at each site. After the walk, you get access to a virtual version of the same route to revisit it later.Is it for me?Solo travelers and anyone who wants to explore Detroit without a guide's schedule will appreciate moving through the city at your own pace—you stop when something catches your eye, linger as long as you want, and walk only the parts that interest you.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour in Traverse CityA wine tour of Old Mission Peninsula in a Cadillac Escalade, not a party bus, with stops at 4 wineries chosen by you and your guide. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours from downtown Traverse City pickup, includes wine samples at each stop, and pairs the tasting with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Groups of couples ride together; groups of 6 or more get their own vehicle. Minimum age 21.Is it for me?Choose the private Escalade if your group wants the full vehicle and the guide's attention to yourselves. Join the public tour if you're comfortable sharing the ride with another couple or small group—it costs less and the experience is the same. Groups of 6 or more automatically get their own vehicle, so the size of your party decides which option makes sense.
Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries in a Luxury SUVA wine tour of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula stops at four wineries in a luxury GMC Yukon or Suburban, with pickup and drop-off in downtown Traverse City. Wine samples are included; tastings, flights, bottles and food are available for purchase at each winery. Tours run 4 to 5 hours depending on the group's pace, and groups of six or more ride in their own vehicle and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Expert local guides lead the tour and can customize stops based on availability and preference.Is it for me?Book the semi-private option if you're a couple or small group who want expert wine guidance and bay views without the party-bus crowd. Choose the private vehicle if your group is six or more and you want to set your own pace and customize which wineries you visit.
