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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

P.O. Box 400, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
906-847-3307
Ranked #2 of 2 tours in Mackinac Island
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Narrated tours of this island that doesn't allow cars.
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Farmington, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It's been probably close to 20 years since I've been on one of these Carriage Tours, so my fiance & I took one when we were at the Island last week. The tour is a little under 2 hours long, plus however much time you spend in Surrey Hill. You start on Main Street, after buying your tickets, on a... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

this was one of the most boreing things I have ever done in my life you learn more about the driver then anything else. they just take you to arch rock and back to town. save the money and rent a bike! More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Have been to the Island numerous times, with a variety of folks, different ages and stages. For those not physically fit to bike, walk or climb or if you are limited on time..the Carriage Tour works. (I prefer a more active approach, would reccomend biking or walking..if you're up to it). Depending on the driver, you will receive narration of... More

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Berkley, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Lots of fun. Very informative. Tour guides were entertaining and the the tour itself went to all the cool places. More

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Houston, TX
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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I had always dreamed of visiting Mackinac Island ... never thought I'd get the chance but finally got to in June 2011. I very much enjoyed the carriage tour -- it gave me a great overview of the island and then my mother and I got to enjoy walking around some before we caught the ferry back to our hotel... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
5
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Having worked on Mackinac Island 25 years prior to visiting this past summer, I knew the carriage tour around the island was the best way to go when you only have a day to experience the island. Having said that, like most tours, everything depends on the guide. Our driver and guide was very pleasant but not very outgoing. He... More

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Moweaqua, IL
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

As a tour director, Mackinac Island is one of my favorite destinations, like stepping back in time. The Carriage tours are relaxing, well narrated and the cost is very reasonable. More

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Alpena, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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I really loved all of the information that we got on the carriage tour. If you have the time to do the tour, do it! More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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We only had 1.5 days on the island and were so glad we did this tour. It was a great way to see the whole island and to find out ton's about the island. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Two thumbs up. More

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Metro Detroit, MI
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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The public carriage tour on Mackinac Island is too commercial. They cram as many people in a row on a multi seat wagon as they can, stop too much (to let the horses rest, they say) and recite a canned, obviously memorized spiel about places on the island. After taking the public carriage tour with my sister and brother-in-law on... More

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