Candace was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, made the tour very fun and interesting.
Grand Rapids Church Tour
Only Church Tour in Grand Rapids
Stories About the Churches’ Construction
Impressive Architecture & Iconic Organ
Beautiful Architecture & Immigrant Stories
Not only is this tour an architecture lover’s dream, but it’s an experience full of fascinating life stories from the people who built these magnificent churches. Learn how these places of worship became the focus of immigrant communities and what happened to the enormous boulders that were pulled from the Grand River. You can also explore Grand Rapids Churches through our Virtual Tours.
Highlights
Windows from the oldest stained-glass workshop in Germany.
An organ people travel from all over Michigan to hear being played.
Churches built using rocks that used to be part of the rapids in the Grand River.
Learn about the strong influence the churches had on Grand Rapids since the early 1800s.
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Experience Details
The Details
Price
- Person: $60
Departure Time
To be decided upon booking depending on church schedules
Meeting Point
To be decided upon booking depending on church schedules
Availability
Mon-Sun, year-round
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Min. 4 – max. 20 people
Included
1 professional tour guide
Not Included
- Transport
- Water
- Snacks
What to Bring
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Vehicle
Participation Requirements
You will need your own vehicle for this tour
About Your Guide
Certified tourism ambassador guide
What You'll Do & See
The stunning architecture and stained-glass windows are a given, but the best part of these churches are the stories of the people who built them. Struggling immigrants who gave more than they could afford to build something worthy of their faith. American-born Polish who returned to Europe to fight under Poland’s flag. And, how boulders pulled from the Grand River in the mid-1800s are still helping keep church walls strong.
While the churches for each tour are determined by their availability, we often visit the Cathedral of St Andrew where the vaulted ceilings and towering spires are sure to impress even seasoned architecture admirers. St Mark’s Episcopal has a slightly more gothic style with its walls made from boulders dragged from the depths of the Grand River.
See these sights and much more on Grand Rapids’ only church tour.
See What Our Previous Guests Have Said...
We had the pleasure of Candice as our tour guide. She was fantastic and very informative.
Was awesome! Very informative and a great way to get a historical context of the city!
Candice is the ultimate host and second to none in terms of Grand Rapids historical and current knowledge. I love the way she presents everything, it makes it so fun and memorable!!
