Lisa is amazing! Her ability to investigate and find us the best vacation package is not only…read moreskillful but a work of art! Extremely friendly, helpful and intuitive... she knew exactly what we wanted, and made it happen. I will be having her plan all my future vacation. Thank you Lisa for an amazing vacation!

This travel service is amazing. Very professional. She goes above and beyond to get your…read moreaccommodations met to ensure a great travel experience. Great communication! Will use her services again.

We just spent a fantastic couple of hours with Joe, who is funny, smart, insightful, wry and…read morepassionate about the city where he'd lived in and around his entire life. Our two hour tour went by too quickly and we wished we'd taken the four hour option instead! Joe was not only a terrific tour guide, he worked with with our schedules. We really appreciated getting a real insider's glimpse of a fascinating, complicated city. Cannot recommend Joe and Backseat Detroit tours more highly!

My husband, sister-in-law, niece, and I (age range 7-31) took a tour with Joe of Backseat Detroit…read morein January of 2014 and the experience was unforgettable for all of us! Joe served as a treasure trove of knowledge regarding the city as he provided interesting facts, historical data (and even hilarious jokes) while we traversed neighborhoods such as the affluent Boston Edison District, historic Corktown, the colorful Heidelberg Project, and many, many more. The best part was that though Joe had a planned route, he offered to customize our tour on the spot to meet our varied personal interests--a service that Joe said he provides to all his guests. For instance, Joe said that if we were interested in a particular theme, such as the Motor City's vibrant music history, he would include Hitsville USA and other prominent music sights within the city. My seven-year-old niece said she was interested in toys, which made us laugh due to its randomness, but alas, Joe guided us through the aforementioned Heidelberg Project (a neighborhood in which the houses are adorned with colorful polka dots and teddy bears) and even led us into the Fisher where we gazed upon a stunning detailed Lego replica of the skyscraper in which we were standing (see pics). Whatever your specific interests are, Joe will ensure that you leave satisfied! We also appreciated that Joe provided a well-rounded and as-unbiased-as-possible perspective of the long-troubled, yet vibrant city. For instance, when we asked Joe a specific question regarding the politically-polarizing Detroit mogul Matty Maroun, he was sure to note when his facts ventured into opinion territory. This perspective proved invaluable to the sights as well: Most visitors will have heard of and/or seen photos of Detroit's tremendous blight, but Joe also showed us breathtaking extant structures from Detroit's grandiose past and he was sure to also point out new developments in the city; we visited the decrepit remains of Michigan Central Station, but Joe also took us into the spectacular Guardian Building (Wait until Joe tells you the story about the building's roof--you'll be astonished), and Joe even showed us the wonderful new Beethoven Cafe on Third Avenue where we purchased delicious coffee and pastries. Of course, any smartphone could provide both navigation and a web browser set to Wikipedia that could guide visitors on a tour of Detroit, right? WRONG! For starters, Joe is a long-time resident of Detroit, so he provided a unique and authentic perspective of life in the city. Moreover, Joe maintains an active role in Detroit city politics and stays current on city planning; therefore, Joe provided us with fascinating information regarding the city's past, present and future that we likely could not have obtained through the internet. And if you require further proof that Joe's tour provided invaluable information, consider this: out of our group of four, all of us were born and raised in the Metro-Detroit-area and all four of us have lived in the city at one point in our lives; yet Joe still showed us new sights and provided us with a wealth of new knowledge regarding our former home. Book a tour with Backseat Detroit. You will not be disappointed!

The travel agents are very knowledgeable friendly, & extremely helpful! They helped me plan &…read morenavigate an international flight for the first time in my life at 60 years old, by myself and I had the time of my life! Highly recommend‼‼

Just finalized my upcoming 4th cruise with Jenn. Jenn is very professional and thoroughly reviews…read moreevery aspect of a client's trip. She goes beyond to be certain your trip is trouble free. Always a pleasure to work with. I'd highly recommend Jenn for that dream vacation!!!!!

This was truly one of the most beautiful properties I've ever seen for a wedding -- romantic,…read moretimeless, and incredibly classy. The setting itself is stunning, and the staff were exceptional. I loved that they offered a tour of the mansion for the guests, which made the experience feel even more special. The indoor and outdoor spaces were equally gorgeous, creating a peaceful yet enchanting atmosphere throughout the event. I highly recommend having your wedding here!

We did the Christmas walking tour through the old Dodge mansion known as Meadow brook Farms. This…read moreis a beautiful 85,000 square foot house with a fireplace in every room. For the self walking tour the have over 50 Christmas trees decorated as are the various bedrooms, living rooms, ballrooms, etc...There are plenty of guides that can give you history and stories of the original owners and how this estate came to be. The tour 1 hour tour was nice but a bit pricey at $25 each and they did not honor the senior discount on the day we went. Still, a nice walk through.

Wondering what to do during your visit to the Sandusky, OH (Lake Erie Shores & Islands) area? Stop…read moreby the newly renovated welcome center and get some ideas. You will be able to pick up maps, brochures, and coupons for all kinds of unique places and activities in the area. In addition, you can even pick up some cool Lake Erie Love swag such as buttons, stickers, or cookies...all for free! The staff is super friendly and more than willing to suggest great places for you to visit. There is so much to explore. Plan your visit today!

From the owner: The mission of Lake Erie Shores & Islands® is to provide the highest quality professional services…read morein a friendly, efficient and courteous manner, and to continually increase positive awareness of Lake Erie Shores & Islands® as a business and leisure destination, ultimately increasing revenues and improving the economic environment and quality of life for the community.

The Detroit Princess Riverboat Cruise is so worth going on. we went for one of my sister's…read more birthday surprise sisters trip on June 27, 2026. We never heard of the Riverboat before until looking what to do in Detroit. Detroit Princess came up. We hope to go on it again. Motown Performers and the DJ were amazing. It was so cool to see the river side of Winslow, Canada on one side and Detroit on the other. Going under the Ambassador's bridge was pretty cool. The 3 hour drive there to Port Huron was worth it. Just stay away from the Cult aka Scientology. They are across the street from the Riverboat. Don't approach anyone and don't let anyone approach you. We were very surprised to see there was one in Detroit. Thank you to all the Crew for a incredible, fun and memorable time.

What a beautiful evening cruising on the Detroit Princess with our new friends! Double dating made…read morethe experience even more special as we enjoyed great conversation, delicious food, music, laughter, and breathtaking views of the Detroit skyline from the water. The wait staff was ready, willing and available to make sure our needs were taken care of, from making sure we found our table to serving and even the clean up. It's amazing how quickly strangers can become friends when you share unforgettable moments together. We're so grateful for new connections, wonderful memories, and an evening filled with joy, fellowship, and lots of laughs. Here's to many more adventures together!