CARRIAGE TOURS
Experience the History and Charm of Mackinac on your narrated carriage tour of the island!
Prepare yourself for a tour like no other! What you will experience is by far the most enjoyable and authentic way to view the island. Keep in mind there are no set departure times. You will be on the next available carriage once you have purchased your ticket at the ticket office. Approximate tour time: 1 hour & 45 minutes
We are pet friendly! Small dogs welcome on a lap. Larger dogs may require purchase of a child ticket.
Reservations are NOT accepted for the regular public tour.
Located across the street from Star Line Dock #1
TICKETS
Sightseeing Tour
Available Early May – Late October, 2024
Prices include Carriage Tour only.
Combination Ticket
Prices include Carriage Tour and admission to Wings of Mackinac.
Mackinac Package
BEST VALUE Prices include Traditional Carriage Tour, Wings of Mackinac, Admission to Fort Mackinac, Biddle House & Manoogian Art Museum
HOURS
(weather permitting)
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Early May - Mid June:
9am - 3pm -
Mid June - Labor Day:
9am - 5pm -
Labor Day - Late September:
9am - 3pm -
Early October - End of Season:
9am - 2pm
Accessibility
We have one handicapped accessible carriage which will accommodate one to two wheelchairs or one motorized scooter or one power chair, plus eight to ten other passengers on seats. This Carriage is available daily with a “First come First Served” basis.
Carriage Tours does not provide advanced reservations for this carriage.
Call us: (906) 847-3307 (business office)
*All hours are subject to change without notice.
Your tour includes the following stops:
1. Surrey Hills Museum
Enjoy a leisurely visit through Surrey Hills Carriage Museum displaying historic carriages including a horse-drawn hearse, still used today, and an antique fire department pumper. Browse the on site gift shops or have lunch or a snack before boarding our open 3-horse hitch carriage for the second part of your tour.
2. Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
Discover life’s most beautiful insects! Enjoy a unique experience, strolling among hundreds of butterflies dancing and chasing each other in our climate controlled conservatory filled with lush flowers. 200 different species are represented.
Additional Admission Fee
Open mid May through late September.
3. Arch Rock
Arch Rock is a geologic formation, part of your Carriage Tour. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels. To this day Arch Rock stands on the Lake Huron shoreline 146 feet above the water.
4. Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags
Experience the sights and sounds of living history preserved in this American Revolutionary Era fort. As passengers depart arriving carriages, you may reboard as space is available to continue your island tour.
Additional Admission Fee
Open early May through October only.
5. Return to Surrey Hills Museum
Your tour concludes at Surrey Hills as you board our 2-Horse carriage to return again to downtown Mackinac.
*Grand Hotel
You may elect to end your tour at Grand Hotel. However, you would not be able to reboard other tour carriages after this stop. It is just a short walk down the hill to the downtown area from Grand Hotel, or you may call for horse-drawn taxi service at additional charge.
Please note that casual resort wear is appropriate at Grand Hotel during the day. No tank tops or cut-offs are permitted. After 6:00 PM, evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.
Additional Admission Fee
www.grandhotel.com
1. Surrey Hills Museum
Enjoy a leisurely visit through Surrey Hills Carriage Museum displaying historic carriages including a horse-drawn hearse, still used today, and an antique fire department pumper. Browse the on site gift shops or have lunch or a snack before boarding our open 3-horse hitch carriage for the second part of your tour.
2. Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory
Discover life’s most beautiful insects! Enjoy a unique experience, strolling among hundreds of butterflies dancing and chasing each other in our climate controlled conservatory filled with lush flowers. 200 different species are represented.
Additional Admission Fee
Open mid May through late September.
3. Arch Rock
The next stop is Arch Rock for an approximately five minute viewing. A beautiful natural limestone formation, Arch Rock is one of the most photographed spots on Mackinac Island. It provides breathtaking views of Lake Huron and is a great place to enjoy the scenery. Reboard your carriage to continue your tour.
4. Fort Mackinac Avenue of
Flags
Experience the sights and sounds of living history preserved in this American Revolutionary Era fort. As passengers depart arriving carriages, you may reboard as space is available to continue your island tour.
Additional Admission Fee
Open early May through October only.
5. Return to Surrey Hills Museum
Your tour concludes at Surrey Hills as you board our 2-Horse carriage to return again to downtown Mackinac.
*Grand Hotel
You may elect to end your tour at Grand Hotel. However, you would not be able to reboard other tour carriages after this stop. It is just a short walk down the hill to the downtown area from Grand Hotel, or you may call for horse-drawn taxi service at additional charge.
Please note that casual resort wear is appropriate at Grand Hotel during the day. No tank tops or cut-offs are permitted. After 6:00 PM, evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.
Additional Admission Fee
www.grandhotel.com
