Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience the beauty of Michigan’s wilderness with this self-guided driving tour of the shores of Lake Michigan. See the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes, a vast expanse of towering sand dunes. Visit the iconic Point Betsie Lighthouse. Take in views of the serene and scenic Manitou Islands. And so much more! There’s no better way to discover Lake Michigan.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Great Lakes Bay
Michigan sits in the heart of the Great Lakes, one of America's most interesting and in my opinion underappreciated natural wonders. By area, the Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth and contain 21% of the world’s surface freshwater. The lakes are all connected, and if you follow the smaller lakes and rivers that drain them, eventually you'll reach the Atlantic Ocean. NOTE: The tour is over 121 miles long, with more than 78+ audio stories, and takes about 2-4 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Lake
Michiganders love to use their hands as maps to show where they’re from. Hold up your left hand, and make a mitten-type shape with your palm facing away from you. Congratulations, you just created a map of the lower peninsula. This tour takes us along the outside of your hand, on the pinky-finger side.
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kelly V,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
We enjoyed the trip. It would be better if it came up on GPS. There were also activities that were closed for the season or do to the government shutdown. It would have been nice to know ahead of time.
F7761DXbrittanyo,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was such an awesome experience. We got to see so many amazing things. Although we did not make it through the entire tour, I really enjoyed because able to come back to it.
538timmh,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Easy to use and added alot to the drive. We saw things that we would have missed otherwise. We would recommend purchasing this.
Tourist18711286727,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is a great way to learn about the Michigan shoreline while driving around. The app also worked while driving around Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Christie B,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Full of information we didn’t know and completely enjoyed the narration along the way!! Every stop was beautiful and every town cute and charming in its own ways! Definitely going to go back in the fall for a color tour!



Steven J,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience even though it rained, made several stops and took alot of great pictures. We'll worth the Money! We have recommended this to other friends and family. Don't miss this experience!!




142jodyk,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great info, we just forgot to tune in until about half way through the route - but that was on us! Good information to accompany this beautiful drive!
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