Top Traverse City Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, or we can drive you around showing you the best of Traverse City. Either way you will end up knowing Traverse City better, even if you've lived here all your life! We have driven people to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Old Mission Peninsula, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Fishtown in Leland, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay and many stops along the way. We can drive you to specific locations, such as wineries or just drive you to see all the best views and shopping areas. 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!

Come discover the people and places that have made Traverse City a special place to live and visit. Learn more about the native peoples that lived here in the beginning, the movers and shakers who helped build the city and what happened here that’s so intriguing. Grab your bike and helmet and let’s go!

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. 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.