Tours and activities in Mackinaw City, United States | SimilarTours

Tours and activities in Mackinaw City, United States | SimilarTours

Guided walking tours in Mackinaw City

Small-group + private walking tours with a local guide

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Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide
Explore Michigan’s Mackinac Island on a self-guided walking tour highlighting Somewhere in Time's filming locations. This picturesque island, with its preserved Victorian architecture and car-free charm, was the perfect backdrop for the 1912-set film. Starting at the iconic "Somewhere in Time Tree," you’ll visit spots like Windermere Point and Marquette Park while hearing insider stories from Dan Dewey, a production assistant and island resident. Along the way, gain behind-the-scenes insights into how the movie was made and the challenges of filming on this unique, timeless island.
5.0(1)
1 hour - 1 hr 15 min
Mackinaw City, United States
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$12
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Mackinac Island Parasailing
Parasailing is a water sport in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute-like canopy. The parasail is suspended from a harness that is attached to the boat, and as the boat moves, the parasailer is lifted into the air and glides through the sky. Parasailing in the Straits Area, you can see views of the famous Mackinac Bridge, see Mackinac Island from a distance and a birds eye view of the beautiful Lake Huron. To participate in parasailing, you do not need any special skills or training. The activity is typically supervised by trained staff who will provide you with all the necessary equipment and instruction.
4.2(5)
12 minutes
Mackinaw City, United States
Free cancellation
From
$95
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Elegant East Bluff: A Self-Guided Mackinac Island Tour
Mackinac Island’s East Bluff is home to some of the island’s most elegant summer cottages, where prominent families have retreated for over a century. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hear how the area earned its reputation as “the quiet bluff” as you stroll past a collection of private Victorian and Edwardian homes. Starting outside the Michigan Governor’s summer residence, this leisurely walk covers just over a mile through scenic roads. You’ll pass charming cottages. Each home tells a different story about island life. Among them is the summer retreat for the groundbreaking Hamilton sisters – one taught America about Greek mythology, and the other became Harvard’s first female faculty member. As you make your way to Cedar Hill cottage, where the tour ends, you’ll enjoy views of Fort Mackinac. You’ll learn why the fort’s commanding position had one critical vulnerability and how British forces exploited it during their nighttime invasion in 1812.
1 hour - 1 hr 30 min
Mackinaw City, United States
Free cancellation
Private tour
From
$12
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Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide

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Somewhere in Time and Mackinac Island: Film Sites Audio Guide

5.0(1)

1 hour - 1 hr 15 min

Mackinaw City, United States

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$12

Mackinac Island Parasailing

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Mackinac Island Parasailing

4.2(5)

12 minutes

Mackinaw City, United States

Free cancellation

From

$95

Elegant East Bluff: A Self-Guided Mackinac Island Tour

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Elegant East Bluff: A Self-Guided Mackinac Island Tour

1 hour - 1 hr 30 min

Mackinaw City, United States

Free cancellation
Private tour

From

$12

Cultural & historical in Mackinaw City

Museums, ruins, art collections, religious sites with expert guides

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Guided Bike Tour of Mackinac Island with Scenic Views
Explore the charm of Mackinac Island on a guided bike tour that showcases its stunning landscapes and rich history. Cycle along car-free roads and beautiful trails, feeling the breeze as you take in spectacular views of Lake Huron. Your knowledgeable guide will share stories about the island's past. Visit iconic sites like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac while enjoying the vibrant Victorian architecture and lush floral surroundings. This tour is suitable for all skill levels, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. - Guided tour around the perimeter of Mackinac Island - View historical sites including Arch Rock and Fort Mackina - Suitable for all cycling skill levels with well-maintained bikes - Expert guides provide fascinating historical insights throughout the ride
5.0(4)
2 hr 30 min
Mackinaw City, United States
Free cancellation
From
$128
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Colonial Michilimackinac Admission
Colonial Michilimackinac is a National Historic Landmark, and is home to North America's longest ongoing archaeological dig. Costumed interpreters portraying British soldiers, merchants, voyageurs, Native Americans, and other tradespeople are on site daily, providing demonstrations, tours, and programs. Colonial Michilimackinac also offers unparalleled views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island. During the summer months, weather permitting, archaeologists are on site, digging through the layers of soil, pulling out bits of history in front of you.
4.9(14)
1 hour - 6 hours
Mackinaw City, United States
From
$18
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Admission
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse was known as the "Castle on the Straits" upon its completion, and it's not hard to see why. The house and grounds are being restored back to its 1910 appearance, and interactive exhibits and galleries, informative demonstrations, and tours of the tower allow guests the opportunity to step back int time and see what life was like for keepers and mariners at the turn of the 20th century.
4.6(12)
1 hour - 3 hours
Mackinaw City, United States
From
$11
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Historic Downtown Mackinac Admission
Historic Downtown Mackinac is a collection of historic sites located throughout downtown Mackinac Island, presenting history from pre-European contact into the 1950s. This self-guided museum experience includes The Biddle House, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum, explores the history of the Anishnaabek people of Mackinac Island through the lens of Agatha Biddle, an Odawa woman who lived in the house in the 1830s. The Benjamin Blacksmith Shop is a working blacksmith shop set in the 1950s, toward the end of the shop's life. The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum displays works inspired by Mackinac Island, including a juried exhibition. The American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum was the site of a famous accident that altered the course of medical history, while the McGulpin House is a rare example of French Canadian architecture, and possibly the oldest residence still standing on Mackinac Island.
3.0(3)
1 hour - 3 hours
Mackinaw City, United States
From
$11

Guided Bike Tour of Mackinac Island with Scenic Views

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Guided Bike Tour of Mackinac Island with Scenic Views

5.0(4)

2 hr 30 min

Mackinaw City, United States

Free cancellation

From

$128

Colonial Michilimackinac Admission

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Colonial Michilimackinac Admission

4.9(14)

1 hour - 6 hours

Mackinaw City, United States

From

$18

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Admission

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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Admission

4.6(12)

1 hour - 3 hours

Mackinaw City, United States

From

$11

Historic Downtown Mackinac Admission

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Historic Downtown Mackinac Admission

3.0(3)

1 hour - 3 hours

Mackinaw City, United States

From

$11