Fully Guided Tours & Trips in Great Lakes
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10 best fully guided Great Lakes tours
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MelissaGreat Lakes travel expert at TourRadar
- Canada's Niagara Falls
- Eastern Highlights
- Canada's Eastern Splendours
- Ontario & French Canada (7 destinations)
- Ontario & French Canada 2022
- Route 66 (7 nights) from Chicago/to Albuquerque
- Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes
- Niagara Falls Toronto & 1000 Islands – 3 Days
- Eastern Canada Discovery (Classic, 8 Days)
- Best of Eastern Canada (End Montreal, 9 Days)
Professional Tours of Distinction director teams up with local experts. English-speaking guides share Great Lakes history and culture during tours. Consistently rated 4.5/5 for guide knowledge.
Duration 3 days Destinations Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Tours of Distinction From
- US$729
Knowledgeable Emerald Tour Director leads Great Lakes portion with local experts enhancing visits. English-speaking guides provide detailed commentary on regional history and attractions.
Duration 8 days Destinations Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Emerald Cruises From
- US$3,995
Duration 9 days Destinations Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Niagara Falls Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Just You From
- US$4,398
Ontario & French Canada (7 destinations)
169 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour ran very smoothly. Everyone involved was pleasant and helpful.”
Jennifer, traveled in May 2023
Skilled Tour Director accompanies group throughout, joined by specialized local guides in Québec City and Montreal. English-speaking guides offer insights into Great Lakes region and French-Canadian culture.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Kingston, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Cosmos 
Professional tour directors coordinate excursions around the Great Lakes region, with specialized local guides for city tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls. Comprehensive commentary provided during lake shore drives and waterfall visits. All guides are English-speaking professionals.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Thousand Islands National Park, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Cosmos 
Local guides showcase Chicago history and Route 66 lore from the Great Lakes region. Support vehicle assists as riders transition from urban lakefront to rural Illinois.
Duration 8 days Destinations Chicago, Springfield, Pontiac, St. Louis Age Range 21 to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR From
- US$2,755
Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes
120 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Clean coach. Lot of great places.”
Mary, traveled in September 2023
Professional English-speaking guides lead this fully escorted tour, earning a perfect 5.0 rating. Local specialists join at key sites like Charlevoix's Victorian resorts and the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum for deeper cultural insights.
Duration 8 days Destinations Detroit, Frankenmuth, Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Grand Rapids, Chicago Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From $3,999
10% Off- US$3,599You save $399
Niagara Falls Toronto & 1000 Islands – 3 Days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Leif and Peter were excellent tour guides, very knowledgeable, and Roberto the driver made us safe during 3 days travel.”
Kathleen, traveled in October 2023
Duration 3 days Destinations New York City, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls (USA), Toronto, Thousand Islands National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator Amadeo From
10% Off- US$570
Duration 8 days Destinations Toronto, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Insight Vacations From $3,645
12% Off- US$3,208You save $437
Best of Eastern Canada (End Montreal, 9 Days)
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Optional excursions were reasonably priced. Suggest you put together other places in each city as a walking guide.”
Joyce, traveled in October 2023
Professional English-speaking Travel Directors lead all activities with a 4/5 guide rating. Local specialists in Montreal and Quebec City provide cultural insights, while professional coaches demonstrate hockey techniques at Oakville Academy.
Duration 9 days Destinations Toronto, Niagara Falls (USA), Kingston, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Trafalgar From $3,425
10% Off- US$3,083You save $342
What people love about Fully Guided Tours in Great Lakes
- Ontario & French Canada (7 destinations)
We were very well looked after and the tour ran very smoothly. Everyone involved was pleasant and helpful, from the tour manager and driver to hotel staff. My only complaint was that we had our free afternoon in Ottawa on a Monday when all the museums were closed. We would have loved to see their exhibits.
Optional excursions were reasonably priced. Suggest you put together other places in each city as a walking guide or short taxi or uber ride. Example access to close by museums open late and could walk to from hotel. Free time activities and what they are and where located is helpful.tour guide can offer to accompany a group interested to explore more during free leisure tome.Provide more detail info about the logistics of site visits. Niagara falls..suggest more water proof gear clothing and shoe types etc. Terrain to expect when visiting certain sites and possible alternatives.climbing and how difficult-easy or more strenuous or advanced climbing activity. Overall, small groups so much better than filling up bus. Thank you for giving single travelers their own bus space. Would love to watch more travel videos on longer driving distances.
Best of Eastern Canada (End Montreal, 9 Days)
- Indulgence in Eastern Canada (Small Groups, 8 Days)
This itinerary surprised me. I had been to Toronto before and had enjoyed the falls, the food and the hockey however the surprise to me were the other cities. Ottawa had lots to offer as it was the capital / head of the parliament and the architecture was stunning along with the Fairmont Hotels which become a feature of this itinerary throughout, especially the famous Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. What I enjoyed the most were the French influences in Quebec City and Montreal, at times much more European than Canadian. The food throughout was superb with many choices so make sure you enjoy the fresh Canadian air and walk lots! thanks Luxury Gold - next stop Japan.
