Guided Experiences
The West Michigan Lakeshore’s ‘Original’ Tour Company!
Offering public, private, and custom tours that will create a lasting memory.
Our expert local Tour Guides are storytellers who add a personal touch, making each tour a unique experience!
Choose one of our public tours, and join others for a fun and informative experience. Select a private tour for just your group. Request a custom tour and we will create an experience just for you!
Heritage Tour
Join one of our local Tour Guides for a guided tour of Muskegon's historic downtown. Learn about the history of Muskegon and its people while discovering local sites of interest. Sites include breathtaking Queen Anne style Victorian mansions, a historic train depot, fire barn museum, Muskegon Museum of Art, Heritage Museum of Business & Industry, the historic Frauenthal theater and many more.
Best of Muskegon
Step back in time to the Victorian Era! Tour the Queen Anne style Victorian mansions of two of Muskegon's most prominent lumber barons. Stop at the Muskegon Heritage Museum where you will experience the economic, industrial, and social history of the region. Finally, visit the LST 393 Veterans Museum and step aboard the LST. Tour the historic warship and view thousands of artifacts in the museum.
Beach Adventure
Join us as we visit a local treasure - the golden sandy shores of Muskegon's premiere Lake Michigan beach at Pere Marquette Park! Unrestricted views of Lake Michigan with over 2 miles of beautiful sandy shoreline. Take in the sights and sounds of the beach, such as beach volleyball, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, and boating. Go aboard a retired WWII submarine or visit the submarine museum’s exhibits.
Maritime Experience
The Port of Muskegon has experienced over 100 years of maritime activity. This rich maritime history is the focal point of this highly rated/extremely popular tour. A local guide will share the fascinating history and stories of the ships that have plied Muskegon’s waters. Visit three majestic and historic vessels and explore the captivating stories behind each. Visit the SS Milwaukee Clipper, passenger ship known as the “Queen of the Great Lakes,” the decorated WWII USS Silversides submarine, and one of two remaining LSTs, the LST 393 Veterans Museum.
Sand Dune & Winery
You will experience the Lake Michigan Sand Dunes like never before on this one-of-a-kind 40-minute dune ride on a fully accessible Dune Scooter! You can get out at Lake Michigan for a quick visit and then drive to one of the tallest dunes on the Silver Lake side for an exceptional view and an opportunity to capture breathtaking photos. Next, stop at a Michigan winery where you will sample a selection of wines that are 100% sourced from their vineyard. Taste the delicious flavor characteristics from the unique climate of west-central Michigan.
Amazing Architecture
Enjoy a guided tour to some of Muskegon's architectural gems. You will learn about Muskegon's past while viewing jaw dropping architecture such as Richardsonian Romanesque, American Romanesque, Moorish/Spanish Renaissance, Queen Ann Victorian, Gothic, Italianate, and Georgian Revival. Optionally, visit an American Romanesque style building, a towered Richardsonian, and/or a Moorish/Spanish Renaissance building. Finish the tour with an optional "Cheese 101" discussion, complete with extensive sampling.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum-Gravesite
Did you know President Gerald R. Ford grew up in Michigan? His boyhood home is in Muskegon's neighboring city of Grand Rapids. At the Gerald R. Ford Museum you will experience highlights from President and Mrs. Ford's lives. Learn about President Ford's early life in Grand Rapids, football career at the University of Michigan, his time serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, and as Vice President and Ultimately as President of the United States. While there, you will also be able to visit the gravesites of both Gerald and Betty Ford.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Experience masterpieces of art and nature! Enjoy one of the nation's premier horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks. A guided tram tour will take you through the 158-acre park while you view striking gardens with fine art and an array of trees, plants, and flowers. Gardens include a tropical conservatory, Japanese garden, English perennial garden, a Michigan farm garden, an arid garden, carnivorous plant house, and more! The sculpture collection, ranked in the top 45 most-visited art museums worldwide, features more than 200 works.
Visit Lake Michigan & Sand Dunes
Visit the second largest Great Lake - Lake Michigan! Explore the spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline with miles of sparkling fresh water, sandy beaches, and towering sand dunes, and over 2 miles of beautiful sandy beach. Walk along the shoreline, step into the water, stroll out onto the pier, visit the historic lighthouses, and snap some amazing photographs. Take in a presentation on Michigan's sand dunes and unique geology. A state park guide will take you for a short hike to the beach where you will experience breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and sand dunes.
Sweet Freedom Veteran Sites Tour
Muskegon honors the men and women of the United States Armed Services with local attractions such as a WWII submarine, a WWII LST Veterans museum, and a Vietnam War memorial. This tour will visit the LST 393 Veterans Museum, where you can step aboard one of two LST's (Landing Ship Tank) remaining out of 1051 built during WWII. We will also visit the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, a Gato class WWII Submarine. The final stop on this tour is at "Final Approach", a UH-1D 'Huey' helicopter that is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.
Corporate & Group Events
Looking for a corporate, group, or team building event? Look no further! The Muskegon Tour Company partners with a variety of attractions and businesses to provide a number of options for group events. Whether you are looking for a leisurely boat ride or a more thrilling adventure, we can help. Some of the possible choices include: a leisurely boat ride around Muskegon Lake with food, drinks, and entertainment, zip lining, rock climbing, biking, skiing, riding down a luge track, horseback riding, playing arcade and yard games
Muskegon Highlights
Whether you have been gone for years, still live here but have a hard time keeping up with all of the changes going on in and around Muskegon, or are just visiting, this tour is for you! Travel around the area, learning about recent business openings and exciting development projects The tour will also highlight fantastic eateries, watering holes, sweet spots, and points of interest. You can be assured that our local tour guides will share what’s happening and where to go around town. Take this tour to acquaint, or reacquaint yourself, with all the Muskegon area has to offer.
Food Tour
Join us as we take your tastebuds on tour and visit some of Muskegon's most unique and popular restaurants and eateries. The diverse and vibrant local restaurant scene has a lot to offer. Is pizza your favorite food? Or maybe you love tacos? Or breakfast is your favorite meal? Muskegon Tour Company can customize a tour based on your preferences. Let your stomach be your guide! We will provide a guide who will share information on the sites visited, as well as the history of some of the foods you will sample. Just one note - come hungry!
Art Tour
Muskegon boasts a collection of nearly 60 works of public art in the downtown area alone, the first work dating back to 1892, with the most recent installed in 2022! This guided tour includes viewing many of these works of art, and provides the origins and background of each piece. You will learn the history of Muskegon through the stories of these pieces of art. Also available is a tour of the Frauenthal Center and Theater, the Moorish or Spanish renaissance architectural style building and theater. This stunning theater should not be missed.
Beach Towns Tour
Let Muskegon Tour Company introduce you to the beautiful West Michigan Beach Towns of Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Holland. Take a tour of Muskegon's historic downtown, visit Pere Marquette Park, famous for unrestricted views of Lake Michigan, visit Coast Guard City USA - where you will travel down the historic downtown street and visit the city's waterfront where you will view the popular boardwalk along the Grand River. Finally take a trip to Holland, where you will visit an authentic Dutch windmill and visit a lavish 12,000+ square foot mansion.
Muskegon Craft Brewery Tour
Muskegon is the home to many local breweries and each have their own distinctive style and atmosphere … and great beer! This tour takes you to several craft breweries where you will learn about the beers and enjoy a flight or two. You will have an opportunity to learn about the brewing and canning process, as well as historic ties to Muskegon's past. From a former bank complete with vault, turned into a tasting room, to tables made from reclaimed logs from Muskegon Lake, to tasting rooms with towering stainless steel tanks, the locations are as impressive as the beer!
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Are you planning a romantic evening, marriage proposal, anniversary celebration, wedding, Quinceañera, or just looking for a nostalgic ride on a horse drawn carriage? The Muskegon Tour Company is here to help. Choose from a variety of carriages: a charming open air white carriage, an elegant hunter green carriage, an authentic antique town coach from England, or a sleigh. Enjoy a guided tour of downtown Muskegon, or you can request your own route, guided or unguided. Horse drawn wagons are also available for groups of 12-15 people. Minimum booking times/rates apply.
Bicycle or e-Bike Tour
Take a guided tour along a premier biking trail or along city streets with points of interest in and around Muskegon and learn about the history of Muskegon, its neighborhoods, and the area around Muskegon Lake. Your mode of transportation will be a standard bicycle or an e-bike (electric bike). Muskegon Tour Company will offer storytelling, fun, and entertainment to your ride. A stop at a local eatery for a meal and refreshing beverage, or a local sweet shop for a treat can round out the trip. Bring your own bike or allow us to arrange bikes for you.
Craft Cannabis Tour
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of cannabis. Step into a state-of-the-art facility and discover the art and science behind this extraordinary plant. Led by knowledgeable guides, explore every stage of the cultivation process, from seed to sale. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the cannabis industry, including its history, regulations, and future trends. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a curious beginner, this tour offer an unforgettable experience delving into the captivating world of craft cannabis!
Private and Custom Tours
The Muskegon Tour Company offers private tours to any size group. If you are looking for a unique and fun outing for your group, you can select from our public tour itineraries or request a custom experience.
Corporate Tours
Group Tours
Custom Tours
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursions
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