Explore West Michigan From the Comfort of Your Home
Get to know Grand Rapids and all it has to offer from your home! Our Virtual Tours consist of a live presentation from an entertaining and passionate tour guide on a topic of your choice. Simply tell us what interests you, mix and match topics from our public tour itineraries, or request a recommendation. The tour usually lasts between 1-1.5 hours, including a question-and-answer session.
This is a great way to mix with colleagues working from home, to inspire your kids who are fed up with schoolwork, or simply a great activity for learning more about Grand Rapids and its rich history. This is also a great way to learn more before planning your next trip here.
Examples of Previous Virtual Tour Topics
- Grand Rapids Churches: History, architecture and the immigrants who built them.
- History of Michigan Serial Killers from 1800s to today. There are way more than you think.
- Grand Rapids tours in art, architecture, historic homes, furniture city, and urban renewal
- Great intro to Grand Rapids with a super knowledgeable tour guide!
(opens in a new tab) Mary Biegger9/15/2026 - My friend and I (from Chicago) decided to go to Grand Rapids specifically to tour the Gerald Ford Museum, but, we also chose to get the flavor of Grand Rapids by booking a walking tour the evening before. We met Candice and the excitement began. The parks, the buildings, the Grand River all came to life with the richly worded explanations that Candice "spun" for us. It is obvious that she loves "her" Grand Rapids, that she wanted us to "love" Grand Rapids, so we could encourage our friends and family to book the tour. I mentioned that my family roots were in Grand Rapids, and she has offered to help me find out more. Candice went way above and beyond, and for that, we are both most appreciative. I highly recommend a city tour with Candice.
(opens in a new tab) Margaret Totin9/08/2026 - This was a really fun tour the guide was very knowledgeable and kind(opens in a new tab) Chad Antcliff8/30/2026
- My husband and friends surprised me with a ghost walking tour with Candice for my birthday. I didn't know what to expect, but it was fun! Candice is very knowledgeable about the history of GR as well as the ghosts lives.It was an experience I will be talking about for awhile and as a person with a disability, I appreciated the care, thoughtfulness and ease that the tour was, the bonus being the experience was more special with just a small group (us). If you like history and a little mystery, definitely try this walking tour out. You won't be disappointed!(opens in a new tab) Rachelle Leach8/30/2026
- Candice gave us a personal experience, touring around the historic district of Grand Rapids. She was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions! Would highly recommend!(opens in a new tab) mjaco11748/29/2026
Explore West Michigan From the Comfort of Your Home
Get to know Grand Rapids and all it has to offer from your home! Our Virtual Tours consist of a live presentation from an entertaining and passionate tour guide on a topic of your choice. Simply tell us what interests you, mix and match topics from our public tour itineraries, or request a recommendation. The tour usually lasts between 1-1.5 hours, including a question-and-answer session.
This is a great way to mix with colleagues working from home, to inspire your kids who are fed up with schoolwork, or simply a great activity for learning more about Grand Rapids and its rich history. This is also a great way to learn more before planning your next trip here.
Examples of Previous Virtual Tour Topics
- Grand Rapids Churches: History, architecture and the immigrants who built them.
- History of Michigan Serial Killers from 1800s to today. There are way more than you think.
- Grand Rapids tours in art, architecture, furniture city, and urban renewal
- Great intro to Grand Rapids with a super knowledgeable tour guide!(opens in a new tab) Mary Biegger9/15/2026
- My friend and I (from Chicago) decided to go to Grand Rapids specifically to tour the Gerald Ford Museum, but, we also chose to get the flavor of Grand Rapids by booking a walking tour the evening before. We met Candice and the excitement began. The parks, the buildings, the Grand River all came to life with the richly worded explanations that Candice "spun" for us. It is obvious that she loves "her" Grand Rapids, that she wanted us to "love" Grand Rapids, so we could encourage our friends and family to book the tour. I mentioned that my family roots were in Grand Rapids, and she has offered to help me find out more. Candice went way above and beyond, and for that, we are both most appreciative. I highly recommend a city tour with Candice.(opens in a new tab) Margaret Totin9/08/2026
- This was a really fun tour the guide was very knowledgeable and kind(opens in a new tab) Chad Antcliff8/30/2026
- My husband and friends surprised me with a ghost walking tour with Candice for my birthday. I didn't know what to expect, but it was fun! Candice is very knowledgeable about the history of GR as well as the ghosts lives.It was an experience I will be talking about for awhile and as a person with a disability, I appreciated the care, thoughtfulness and ease that the tour was, the bonus being the experience was more special with just a small group (us). If you like history and a little mystery, definitely try this walking tour out. You won't be disappointed!(opens in a new tab) Rachelle Leach8/30/2026
- Candice gave us a personal experience, touring around the historic district of Grand Rapids. She was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions! Would highly recommend!(opens in a new tab) mjaco11748/29/2026
