Big cities are remarkable urban jungles composed of snaking roadways, exotic street art, and herculean structures. With eccentricity as the base of its identity, Cleveland in particular is one large city that does a fantastic job of both showing off and concealing its interesting stories and secrets. There is so much to see and do in Cleveland within its borders that one could spend a lifetime here and still learn something new each day. One of the most exciting ways to experience Cleveland is via a tour, which will bring you face-to-face with the amazing traits of one of the most remarkable cities in the U.S.

  1. Take A Hike! Tours

Wyliepoon/Flickr Now through September 17, you can get to know the most iconic neighborhoods in Cleveland via a free guided walking tour. Along this hour and a half hike, you’ll meet historic figures from Cleveland’s past. There are five different tours will introduce you to the distinct personalities of different neighborhoods - we recommend trying them all to gain a thorough and fascinating insight into the various unique pieces of the city!

  1. BrewBoat CLE

BrewBoat CLE/Yelp Crank up the tunes and get ready to embark on adventure, because this cycleboat is unlike anything you’ve ever done! BYOB, pack some snacks, and let’s get going!

  1. Cleveland Cycle Tours

Cleveland Cycle Tours/Facebook See Cleveland in an entirely new way… and by that, we mean from the comfort of a 15-person bike. Tours range from family outings to pub crawls. Though it is certainly one of the zaniest ways to see Cleveland, it is also undeniable one of the most exciting!

  1. Cleveland Brew Bus Trips

Yelp / Cleveland Brew Bus On this adventure, you’ll get to know the best breweries in Cleveland while you sample their finest beers along the way. Explore Hidden Gems, enjoy Brews and Brunch, or take the Cleveland Classics Tour.

  1. NatureVation Outdoor Adventures

Facebook / NatureVation Outdoor Adventures Take a trip into Cleveland’s wild! A local expert will guide you to some of Cleveland’s unique natural spaces, many of which are hidden in surprising places!

  1. Cleveland Segway Tours

Segway Tours of Cleveland and Walking Tours of Cleaveland/Facebook Have you ever thought about exploring the outdoors in an entirely new way? Segway tours might just satiate your curiosity. It’s fun to zip through the streets, even if you look a little silly along the way!

  1. Trolley Tours of Cleveland

Jennifer K./Yelp Get acquainted with Cleveland and its various neighborhoods from the comfort of a trolley that’s oozing with personality. Enjoy a sightseeing tour, or embark on a specialty or holiday excursion on Lolly the Trolley.!

  1. CLE Foodies Tour

Edsel Little/Flickr Do you know the best places to eat? You may think you’ve tried it all, but an expert foodie will introduce you to the flavorful world of Cleveland with a customizable tour experience. You might just find a new favorite!

  1. Malley’s Virtual Tours

Malley’s Chocolates/Facebook Malley’s Chocolates is one of the tastiest brands to come out of Cleveland. While the factory no longer offers in-person tours, you can still take a virtual trip through the factory from the comfort of your own home!

Whether you are a resident or a tourist, these tours will delight and captivate you. Throughout these adventures, you will learn more than you thought you could about the fantastic city that is Cleveland. Have you ever been on any of these tours? Do you know of any other fun tours we should check out? Share your experiences and pictures in the comments!

Wyliepoon/Flickr

Now through September 17, you can get to know the most iconic neighborhoods in Cleveland via a free guided walking tour. Along this hour and a half hike, you’ll meet historic figures from Cleveland’s past. There are five different tours will introduce you to the distinct personalities of different neighborhoods - we recommend trying them all to gain a thorough and fascinating insight into the various unique pieces of the city!

BrewBoat CLE/Yelp

Crank up the tunes and get ready to embark on adventure, because this cycleboat is unlike anything you’ve ever done! BYOB, pack some snacks, and let’s get going!

Cleveland Cycle Tours/Facebook

See Cleveland in an entirely new way… and by that, we mean from the comfort of a 15-person bike. Tours range from family outings to pub crawls. Though it is certainly one of the zaniest ways to see Cleveland, it is also undeniable one of the most exciting!

Yelp / Cleveland Brew Bus

On this adventure, you’ll get to know the best breweries in Cleveland while you sample their finest beers along the way. Explore Hidden Gems, enjoy Brews and Brunch, or take the Cleveland Classics Tour.

Facebook / NatureVation Outdoor Adventures

Take a trip into Cleveland’s wild! A local expert will guide you to some of Cleveland’s unique natural spaces, many of which are hidden in surprising places!

Segway Tours of Cleveland and Walking Tours of Cleaveland/Facebook

Have you ever thought about exploring the outdoors in an entirely new way? Segway tours might just satiate your curiosity. It’s fun to zip through the streets, even if you look a little silly along the way!

Jennifer K./Yelp

Get acquainted with Cleveland and its various neighborhoods from the comfort of a trolley that’s oozing with personality. Enjoy a sightseeing tour, or embark on a specialty or holiday excursion on Lolly the Trolley.!

Edsel Little/Flickr

Do you know the best places to eat? You may think you’ve tried it all, but an expert foodie will introduce you to the flavorful world of Cleveland with a customizable tour experience. You might just find a new favorite!

Malley’s Chocolates/Facebook

Malley’s Chocolates is one of the tastiest brands to come out of Cleveland. While the factory no longer offers in-person tours, you can still take a virtual trip through the factory from the comfort of your own home!

For more Cleveland-area adventure, check out our list of the best local day trips.

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