
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
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4.5/5
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Is Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! worth booking?
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! is a 1-hour experience in Traverse City, United States, from $159 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (77)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $159 per person
Looking for the best way to see TC? Look no further...this is the very first thing you should do when arriving to TC to get your lay of the land and pick out things you want to go back and visit while here. On this tour
What you get
About this experience
Looking for the best way to see TC? Look no further...this is the very first thing you should do when arriving to TC to get your lay of the land and pick out things you want to go back and visit while here. On this tour we highlight 5 beautiful areas of Traverse City including: • Downtown Front Street • The Warehouse District • The GT Commons area (old asylum) • The Open Space & Clinch Park/Marina area • Old Towne As you ride, your driver will share info about the areas attractions, neighborhoods, history, architecture, food & beverage scene (very HOT in TC) and anything else you want to know. This is the perfect way to get to know the town and then figure out what else you want to do. Comfortably seats 2 people per rickshaw (a small 3rd person works sometimes also). NOTE: Pricing does not include your guide/drivers gratuity. Although a gratuity is not mandatory, 20% is the industry average for a job well done ツ GOOD TO NOTE Each cab seats 2 adults comfortably
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Driver
- Pedicab
Not included
- Guide gratuity is NOT included but much appreciated at time of service : )
What you'll see and do
Traverse City Tourism Visitor Center
Bay Life Getaways offers local tours. Tours run 1hr but you can add extra hours. Each cab holds 3 average sized adults or 2 bigger adults. We will take you on one of our preplanned tours or let you tell us where you want to go. Maybe a brew tour? Maybe something else?
5 minutes here · Admission included
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Your driver will tour you through the spectacular commons area while sharing some history about the grounds. Get you camera ready....this place is really something to see!
20 minutes here
E Front Street
This is where is all happens...listen up as your driver shares LOTS of tid-bits about our downtown scene
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Traverse City
We meet at the TC Visitors Center unless you let us know an in-town location you'd like to be picked up.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet at the TC Visitors Center unless you let us know an in-town location you'd like to be picked up.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bay Life Getaways
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
77 verified traveler reviews for Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
No show
No show and no call probably double booked as referenced in other reviews it seems to have happened to multiple people
via Viator
Best way to learn Traverse City!
Amazing!! Michelle is generous with her time and passionate about her town! We enjoyed learning the history and got great tips for shopping and where to eat. She encouraged us to see the most beautiful views from all over! Definitely will do this again when we bring friends and family!!
via Viator
One Of The Best Times Ever🙏🏽🎈🎊🥳🎉♥️🍾
My Husband & I were celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary ❤️ we enjoyed this ride so much!!@ It was the highlight of our trip & we will do it again and again as we visit the area💞we recommend Michelle & her Rickshaw business to everyone who visits Traverse City 🙏🏽💋💞🙌🏽💯AMAZING is one word to describe this beautiful experience 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🍾🎉🥳🎊🎈🙏🏽Thank You So Much ♥️ Robert and Shirell Winters ♥️🎉🥳🎊🎈🙏🏽
via Tripadvisor
Very disappointing - they never arrived. I have used Trip Advisor many times successfully. I’d say Hi-5 is at fault here
They didn’t show.We waited 45 min. They still have not contacted me. I left a message to them the morning of the set experience.
Response from the operator: We do use other companies to help book our services but in this case and a couple others, our systems were not talking to each other and we never got the info. I truly do aplolgize, next time you are here call me (michelle) at 231-486-8055 and I will give you a complimentary tour!
via Tripadvisor
No one showed up!
No one showed up. My children and I waited in the hot sun for 20 minutes after driving four hours to get to TC and no one showed up or communicated anything. I called and texted and no one responded. This is very disappointing.
Response from the operator: If you booked through a 3rd party, this may have been the issue. We were having difficulties with our system not talking to their system and sadly missed a few tours. I truly do apololgize, next time you are here call me (michelle) at 231-486-8055 and I will give you a complimentary tour!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Traverse City.
How much does Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Traverse City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Traverse City is not rushed.
Is Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 77 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Traverse City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!?
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Around 27 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Traverse City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Traverse City and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Traverse City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Traverse City?
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Traverse City pairs Old Mission and Leelanau winery tours with Sleeping Bear Dunes trips, kayak and paddleboard rentals on Grand Traverse Bay and fall colour drives. On Outty we rank every Traverse City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine Tour on Old Mission - ICE COLD AC, 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Traverse City?
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June to October, with peak colour in early October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Traverse City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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