Activity: History Tours

Explore the secrets of the underground history of Detroit and Windsor! Take a boat ride on the Detroit River. Passport required.

Learn about the mob’s Northern Michigan connection.  Visit Cops and Doughnuts, Tobacco Ranch, and Mist Winery & Tasting Room.  Dinner & tour at the Doherty Hotel.

Great design transcends time in the world of architecture, interior design and fashion.  This one day trip explores these worlds at the Michigan Design Center and Cranbrook House and Gardens.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at places featured on the popular PBS Show! Today we head to Dearborn to hit some great destinations.

Let the bright colors and clean air of the Emerald Isle whisk you back to an era of castles, kings, and legendary tales.

This international feast samples the BEST Detroit restaurants featuring French, Italian and Mexican cuisine.  Also tour Historic Fort Wayne and the Detroit Public Library.

We will be travelling to Grand Rapids to visit the Gerald R. Ford Museum, the Frederik Meijer Gardens, the Grand Rapids Museum of Art, Founders Brewery (optional), and ArtPrize.

Save the Date for this ultimate adventure as you circumnavigate the globe! Cities include:  Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, New Delhi, Oman, Istanbul, Budapest, Prague, Berlin, and Reykjavik.

See the “Best of Detroit” as you visit The Detroit Parade Company, Traffic Jam, Pewabic Pottery, Belle Isle, & Greektown.

Enjoy a full day in Detroit as you visit the DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, guided tour of Downtown Detroit and Dinner at the Rattlesnake

Experience a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark! Travel back in time to meet Noah and his seven family members. Walk through three decks on the massive ark, featuring incredible craftsmanship and beautifully fabricated teaching exhibits. Venture through Biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, a planetarium, …

Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious day as you make your way through the Essex County Wine Trail in Ontario, Canada. Passport Required.

An epic getaway filled with diverse experiences, historic sites, and vibrant American Indian and Cowboy Cultures!  Explore the life of Oil Barons and see iconic sites along Route 66. This American journey is one everyone should experience!

Join us for an exciting mystery tour – with a twist! We tell you everything you are doing but not the destination.

Hear “spirited” tales from the past and tour the Fort Meigs after dark to encounter the spookier side of this historic place. This is a family-friendly event. Proceeds from this event go to the Old Northwest Military History Association.

The Day of the Dead is a widely celebrated traditional Mexican holiday honoring family & friends who have gone before us.  Enjoy an insightful introduction to genealogy, cemetery tour, a look at the Historical Society of Detroit and lunch.

Visit Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA – the two Grand Ladies of the South! Experience the antebellum south in these two historic cities as you visit stately homes, plantations and gardens.  Enjoy a guided Trolley Tour of Savannah with all-day hop on/off access, a relaxing …

Are you ready for the inside story of Toledo’s unholiest gangsters, their infamous “Tenderloin” district, and city’s most notorious gambling halls? This tour has it all and more!

Tour three beautiful churches in Detroit. Enjoy unique architecture and rich history as we learn about each.  Lunch is included!

Enjoy a holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christmas shows and holiday foods. Make this a Smoky Mountain Holiday you will remember for years to come!

Celebrate the 47th annual Holiday Walk at this National Historic Landmark all aglow with historic and holiday treasure. After the tour, follow the wintry path to Knole Cottage and Danny’s Cabin.