Tour guide in Mackinaw city Mike F.

Mackinaw City, United States

English

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Since Jun 8, 2020

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I'm Mike F., your private tour guide in Mackinaw City

Guide #48839

5.0 (20)

I am the original tour guide in the Straits of Mackinac region! Since 1992, I have provided guided tours of the most beautiful areas of Northern Michigan. Known for assisting tour bus operators with fascinating local knowledge of the Straits of Mackinac region, I serve North America's leading motorcoach lines, senior tours and school groups with entertaining step-on guided tours. I'm your guide for the best, unusual behind-the-scene experiences at locations in Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, Sault St. Marie and the Upper Peninsula. A member of the Historical Society of Michigan, my specialty is in providing customized tours for the most discriminating visitors to my area. The author of five books about area attractions, I will give you personal insights about the Mackinac Bridge, the original U. S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw and the new Mackinaw, its new replacement icebreaker, Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel and the Edmund Fitzgerald. I will take you behind the scenes, to places no one else does! May I customize a tour for you, your family or group in the Straits Area? I offer entertaining tours from 20 minutes to all day! I am fully licensed by the county of Cheboygan, Michigan. An award-winning author of five titles about local history, my book about all the things that have happened on the Mackinac Bridge was named a Michigan Notable Book by the Michigan Library Association. I am a member of the Historical Society of Michigan, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, the Mackinac State Historical Parks Associates, and an Associate member of the Michigan Sheriff's Association. No restrictions. I am COVID-19 compliant.

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  • Amy C.
    July 2025

    This tour and the tour guide, Mike, were absolutely top notch! Mike was extremely knowledgeable and very professional. We learned a whole lot about the city of Mackinac. Definitely a 10/10! We love Tours by Locals, have never been disappointed!

    Replied from Mike F.

    Thanks Amy and Marshall! I enjoyed our time together and am glad you had fun touring Mackinaw City. Enjoy the books! Mike

  • Mary Edna L.
    September 2024

    Michael Fornes gave us a thorough tour of the island via bikes. He is very knowledgeable of this area and his love for this island shows. We took this tour early in our stay at the Grand Hotel so that we could better arrange our touring time to see the most. Michael touched on so many interesting points in Mackinac Island and because of him, we had a fabulous time. ...

    Replied from Mike F.

    What a fun day this was on Mackinac Island. So many memories! Thanks for visiting the island with me. -- Mike

  • Mary Edna L.
    September 2024

    Michael Fornes is a very interesting, considerate and informed tour guide. His love for this area shines through in his tours. We spent 4 hours with Mike and learned the history and current news of the Upper Peninsula, this city and the Lockes. The museum in Sault Ste. Marie gave us a thorough understanding of the geography and usefulness of these lockes. We enjoyed our...

    Replied from Mike F.

    Thanks so much for traveling to the Straits of Mackinac region. I enjoyed meeying you so much! -- Mike

  • Marc M.
    September 2023

    Replied from Mike F.

    Marc, I am pleased that you enjoyed your tour. I very much liked meeting you both. The asterisks next to the Grand Hotel and Fort Mackinac descriptions indicate that they require separate admissions and add a significant amount of time to the tour. Had you inquired while booking, if unsure, I would have gladly taken you there if your schedule permitted. When we discussed...