Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the tour start?
A: The walking tour begins at Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue.
The biking tour begins outside the upper main entrance to Fort Mackinac on Huron Road at the Avenue of Flags.
The children’s treasure hunt tour begins at Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue.
Can we bring our dog on the walking tour or treasure hunt tour?
A: Yes
Are your tours wheelchair/stroller accessible?
A: While we will do all we can to offer accessible tours, not every tour can accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. The website for a specific tour will state whether it has stairs.
What happens if we arrive late for the tour?
A: Please try to be on time. If you are running late, please call to let us know.
What is the cancellation policy?
A: Please give us at least a 24-hour notice before your tour starts. We require a 24-hour notice to issue a refund.
Do the tours get cancelled for weather?
A: We may cancel or reschedule the tour due to extreme weather. All reserved guests will be contacted should this happen.
What do I need to bring to the tour?
A: A bottle of water and a snack (if needed). Comfortable walking shoes for the walking tours. For the bicycle tours, bring your own bike or rent a bike before the tour start time.
For the biking tour, if I don’t have my own bike where can I rent a bike?
Mackinac Island has several bicycle rental shops. Here are a few options to choose from:
Mackinac Wheels (2 locations)
6929 Main Street
7411 Main Street
Mackinac Island Bike Shop
7421 Main Street
Ryba’s Bike Rental
7245 Main Street
A: The walking tour begins at Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue.
The biking tour begins outside the upper main entrance to Fort Mackinac on Huron Road at the Avenue of Flags.
The children’s treasure hunt tour begins at Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue.
Can we bring our dog on the walking tour or treasure hunt tour?
A: Yes
Are your tours wheelchair/stroller accessible?
A: While we will do all we can to offer accessible tours, not every tour can accommodate wheelchairs or strollers. The website for a specific tour will state whether it has stairs.
What happens if we arrive late for the tour?
A: Please try to be on time. If you are running late, please call to let us know.
What is the cancellation policy?
A: Please give us at least a 24-hour notice before your tour starts. We require a 24-hour notice to issue a refund.
Do the tours get cancelled for weather?
A: We may cancel or reschedule the tour due to extreme weather. All reserved guests will be contacted should this happen.
What do I need to bring to the tour?
A: A bottle of water and a snack (if needed). Comfortable walking shoes for the walking tours. For the bicycle tours, bring your own bike or rent a bike before the tour start time.
For the biking tour, if I don’t have my own bike where can I rent a bike?
Mackinac Island has several bicycle rental shops. Here are a few options to choose from:
Mackinac Wheels (2 locations)
6929 Main Street
7411 Main Street
Mackinac Island Bike Shop
7421 Main Street
Ryba’s Bike Rental
7245 Main Street