Michigan Tours

Known for its wineries and picturesque lake views, Old Mission Peninsula is a must-visit for wine lovers. By joining this winery tour, you can visit four of the Peninsula’s wineries and enjoy round-trip transportation from Traverse City. That way, everyone in your group can indulge in wine and enjoy the scenery without worrying about driving.

Wind down and relax as our captain and first mate teach you about our elegant schooner and share stories about the history of the lands, people and waters of the Grand Traverse Bay area. Enjoy complimentary locally sourced gourmet food, wine, and cocktails while watching the sunset paint the sky. This is a 3-hour sail. Check-in at our kiosk 30 min before departure. The 2nd Mate will do a brief welcome about 10 min before departure and then will guide all passengers to board Wind Dancer. We have a variety of beverage options including wine, cocktails, local spirits, soda and water. Food is served around 1 hour into the sail. We respectfully request that guests not bring additional alcoholic beverages. Free parking is available at the check-in kiosk, which is located at The Delamar Resort, 615 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI. Please bring rain gear, a beach towel, and appropriate non-skid footwear for boating. Tours will be rescheduled if necessary due to inclement weather.

Traverse City lies right on the water, so it’s only natural to find a few activities that let you take advantage of its location while you’re there. This Grand Traverse Bay All-Inclusive Daytime Sailing Experience lets you set sail in a schooner, while you relax with awesome bay views. If you’d like you can help with the sailing process and learn about the area, too.

You can really appreciate the size of Lake Michigan when cruising out on the water, and on this one hour cruise from Mackinaw City, you'll not only sail between the strait that separates Michigan's peninsulas, but cruise right under the Mackinaw Bridge while watching the sun go down. The cruise is offered each evening except Tuesdays, and is one of the best places in North America for finishing the day under sail. Listen as the Captain regales you with history of Michigan's most famous island, and relax with a drink as you casually sail along the Mackinaw shore.

Many people overlook Detroit's charm and impressive buildings, but there is a lot to explore if you know where to go. This Detroit Architecture Walking Tour takes you to well-known areas and hidden gems to see some of the city's architectural must-sees like Hart Plaza's Horace E. Dodge Fountain. Plus, you'll even access buildings where entry is exclusive to this tour.

Motor vehicle history and Detroit go hand in hand, as you’ll learn on this fun tour of the city by vintage car. Ride in a 90-year-old Model A Ford to some of the most important sites in early auto manufacturing history. Car enthusiasts will love it, but so will anyone with an interest in history and culture.

Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula. The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California. This 4-Hour Sunset Tour features 3 of the highest rated wineries in the state of MI. Great views, award winning wine, and a sunset! *Wineries are subject to change based on availability* *Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)* Tour Start/End Times for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm Tour Start/End Times for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm

Some e-bike tours take you through busy cities with tons of cars to look out for as you ride. This Leelanau County Half-Day E-bike Tour from Traverse City runs along a bike-and-pedestrian-only trail that offers views of Grand Traverse Bay, beautiful farmlands, and stunning vineyards. Plus, you'll stop at two nature preserves, including Leo Creek Preserve and DeYoung Natural Area. You'll also make stops at Suttons Bay and Clinch Park.

Visiting new wineries is always an enjoyable experience, but if you have to figure out rides from one winery to the next, it can be difficult if everyone in your group is drinking. This Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour from Traverse City takes care of the rides for you—and the winery reservations, too. Visit four popular wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula, and take in stunning views.

We can take you where you want to go like specific wineries on either Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula, or we can drive you around showing you the best of Traverse City. We can also provide transportation to places like: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Old Mission Lighthouse and General Store, Interlochen Center for the Arts, The Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park, Fishtown in Leland, Glen Arbor and historic Glen Haven, adorable Suttons Bay and many stops along the way. There are many landmarks and historical details in our sweet city by the water, and we can share fun facts and stories to make your time in Traverse City more memorable!

Plan a half day of adventure and indulgence around town on this private Traverse City brewery or winery tour. Pick your own start time, meet in the city center, and leave the driving to your guide as you travel via private, air-conditioned vehicle. Depending on your interests, you'll visit up to four top-rated local wineries or craft breweries, and will have time to order drinks (own expense) and explore at each stop.

Tour Detroit in style in a 90-year-old Model A Ford, in which you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to Detroit’s golden age. With the top down (when the weather permits), you’ll visit beautiful Belle Isle, an historic island park with beautiful views and interesting architecture. Whether this is your first time in Detroit or you’re a regular visitor, you’ll have a great time.

The very comfortable captain-chauffered Delamar Pontoon boat offers you, your family, and friends a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the bay safely. The pontoon has a cooler full of ice waiting for you! Bring food, drinks, sunscreen, towels, and water toys, and have the fun you deserve on the brilliant blue water of the Grand Traverse Bay. You can head to Power Island for some swimming fun or tuck into a beach for the best of both worlds. This pontoon is actually a tri-toon, which means there are three tubes instead of two, making this ride super comfortable, smooth, stable and fast. Our highly trained captain is at your service! There may be an opportunity to swim, weather and wind permitting.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore covers an enormous amount of land. Go with a guide during this Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Tour from Traverse City and cover the most beautiful areas and outlooks without having to worry about getting lost along the way. See Empire Bluffs, Scenic Pierce Stocking Drive, Glen Lake Overlook, and Sleeping Bear Dune Overlook.

New for 2022! $149/person for Day Sail & $249/person for Sunset Sail Get ready for a beautiful day. As a Mammoth on the Bay guest, you’ll not only be treated to great sailing, you’ll also get to taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy an open bar stocked your choice of locally made beverages and we will serve up a farm-to-fork meal once we are out on the bay. Get your camera ready for many photo-worthy moments! Check our website if your desired date/time is not available here.

Travel under Michigan’s majestic Mackinac Bridge and learn about the many shipwrecks that happened below on this guided, 1-hour history cruise. Discover more than 100 years of history in the Straits of Mackinac and see Fort Michilimackinac and the Old Mackinac Point Light from the water.

Most tasting tours drive you around in their own vehicles, adding to the costs. But you can hire a designated driver to drive your car on your adventure and save some dough. Discover breweries, wineries, and distilleries around Traverse City, Michigan on a half-day tour and sit back and relax while someone else does the driving.

Whether you’re a Detroit local or a tourist in the city, this Mediterranean-inspired cooking class is a great way to learn something new and eat well. In the home of your enthusiastic home-chef instructor you’ll have a go at preparing a number of dishes with seasonal produce. Your instructor’s home is in a characterful old building, and after your lesson you can enjoy your creations out on the patio.

Experience the magic of underwater marine life as you make your way from the Great Lakes of Michigan to the depths of the SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium. Enjoy an afternoon—or an entire day—of informative talks, interactive exhibits, animal feeding shows and so much more. Discover the thrill of seeing blacktip reef sharks and gentle seahorses. Kids can also enjoy learning more about the underwater habitats of sea creatures. Whether you’re traveling with a family or looking to spend a day on your own, admission to SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium is sure to impress!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan is an imaginative, indoor destination in the Auburn Hills designed for children aged three to 10. With all-day admission, you can see the magic in the LEGO® Factory, explore kid-sized Miniland, create a lightning-fast LEGO race car, and experience a 4D theater.

New for 2022! $149/person for Day Sail & $249/person for Sunset Sail Get ready for a beautiful day. As a Rare Bird on the Bay guest, you’ll not only be treated to great sailing, you’ll also get to taste food and drink from around the region as you learn about points of interest from our crew. Once welcomed on board by the captain and crew, you will kick back and relax and leave the sailing to us. You'll enjoy an open bar stocked your choice of locally made beverages and we will serve up a farm-to-fork meal once we are out on the bay. Get your camera ready for many photo-worthy moments! Check our website www.winddancertc.com if your desired date/time are not available to book here.

Enjoy a fun-filled, accessible, and speedy way to discover Traverse City on this private pedicab tour. Pick from multiple start times throughout the day, meet your driver, and settle into your two-person pedicab. Then, set off. You’ll zip through five different areas, including buzzing Downtown Front Street, the trendy Warehouse District, and the Old Towne; will learn about the city’s highlights and history; and will soak up its waterfront ambiance.

To play Operation City Quest in Detroit , you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app's leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let's get competing in Detroit.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.