Best guided tours in Indianapolis: find options near you

The mobile bar was a fun experience. Highly recommend for someone who’s never done a mobile bar ride before. Was a great time. The people walking down the street will yell out numbers. Whoever is sitting in the seat with that number will be called on to take a drink. The best number is "7" meaning everyone on the ride has to take a drink. Was worth the money for the experience. Emma was our driver. She was great at keeping the vibe going all night.

My wife and I visited The Hangar before the Colts game and were thoroughly impressed. At $30 a ticket, the value is excellent, especially considering the buffet was much better than your average pregame spread. What really stood out was the service. We saw multiple employees going above and beyond. A young man on the buffet line was a rockstar, constantly replenishing food, answering questions, and keeping the area spotless. The bartenders also did a fantastic job managing the crowd, keeping the line moving quickly despite being slammed. Great food, great energy, and even better service. We will definitely be back!

We recently celebrated my birthday at The Hanger and completed a Handlebar tour. The tour was fun! We reserved a table and gulf simulation are for a few hours. The staff and management was amazing. Our tour guide was great as well. I highly recommend booking and celebrating with The Hanger.

We planned our adventure to the Hangar to celebrate my daughter and her boyfriend’s 21st Birthdays! The entire experience was above all expectations! We went to ride the pedal bar (which was fantastic! So much better than we even thought it would be!) but really enjoyed just hanging in The Hangar! From the moment we arrived Erin, better known as E, was friendly and engaging and so much fun!! We got some phenomenal drinks and those scrumptious Spare Tires to take on our ride! We then pedaled our butts all over the city and stopped at a few hot spots, one I never even knew was there, 16-bit! So fun!! We went down to the bottleworks district and then finally back to the Hangar to Hang! We had more drinks and some Pizza, fried pickles and of course, more fantastic Spare Tires! Those things are so good we would drive back down today to have more for Dinner!! Carlos our bartender and E made the evening a smashing success! We played games, met new people and genuinely loved every minute of it! We cannot recommend this experience enough! Everyone in the group is looking forward to the next experience on the pedal bar and in the mean time we will definitely be back for those Spare Tires!!

Best bike tour ever! We had a white trash bach and they handled us with ease! Benji was amazing! Took great photos! Thanks for making our Bach party so much fun!

My friend and I took part in a Colts pregame tailgate at The Hangar. What a great value for only $30/person. It included 2 drink tickets, unlimited buffet food including pizza, nachos, baked potatoes, and hot dogs, and a ride on the Handlebar to the stadium. There were seats (first come first served) to watch the 1:00 game action, and plenty of activities going on outside. The outside activities also included a great live band. It was quite crowded, but I appreciated the friendliness of the bartenders as they worked their butts off during the party. I would definitely do it again!

We had our work end of year/staff appreciation party at The Hangar and I can’t recommend it enough! The attention to detail was amazing, the staff; all the way from the owner to the GM to the bartenders were outstanding! Our crew had so much fun and so many compliments! We will definitely be back for another party in the future! Thank you all and keep up the outstanding work!

It's a special place to run, with a great atmosphere. You might come across some duck droppings along the path, so just be mindful and run around them. The scenic views along the way make the run so enjoyable that you forget you're even tired. For me, one loop is about 4–5 km, which is just the right daily distance.

Passing through Indianapolis and decided to check out the central canal before being on my way. Way more beautiful and clean that I expected. No trash, graffiti, or unsavory elements. Residents walking, or jogging and take it all in like me. I walked pretty far along the canal and enjoyed the relaxation.

These are a few photos of the beatiful architecture that you get to see while walking along the canal. I really, really enjoy my weekly walks that I take along the canal. I do it for my health and peace of mind.

I came across the Canal Walk while visiting Indianapolis and exploring the city on foot. It turned out to be one of the highlights of my stroll — a peaceful, well-designed path that winds along the water right through the heart of downtown. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a mix of locals and tourists enjoying the scenery, public art, and shaded areas. I saw people kayaking and even pedaling around in water bikes, which added a fun, active vibe to the otherwise calm surroundings. It’s a perfect route for a mindful walk, with plenty of spots to pause, take photos, or just enjoy the blend of nature and city life. If you’re ever in Indy, it’s absolutely worth checking out.

This river walk seemed cool ! We went on a weekday & it was less crowded. Didn’t feel unsafe. Well maintained, smelled good . Enjoy beautiful city landscape while walking. Wanted to have a boat ride across the canal but boat riding service was temporarily closed .

Beautiful place to have a great walk with amazing views!

A peaceful walk along a well kept canal replete with ducks and geese in the middle of the city is quite a treat. I was staying in an adjacent hotel and returned three times for exercise, fresh air and peace. There is an Italian restaurant complete with gondolas for hire and the boatmen give a running commentary on the area they are passing. It's worth going down to the junction of the canal with White River where manicured lawns and views to the horizon without sight of manmade anything offer some of the glories of nature without the wild danger!

The Indiana Statehouse made for an interesting visit. I was lucky to get a tour from a knowledgeable and friendly guide, and the building is quite impressive. It was cool to be able to see the different chambers of government and appreciate the architecture of the place. The central atrium is also beautiful even though there’s construction going on that’s partially blocking the light. The building is definitely worth a visit for the styling alone.

Among the over 20 state and provincial capitol buildings we've toured, Indiana's is a definite top-tier favorite. Our guided tour was exceptional, largely due to Pat's excellent knowledge and engaging presentation of both history and government insights—a true credit to the state. The tour provided unique access to areas not open to the public. The grounds are immaculate, adorned with beautiful gardens, statues, and historical markers (though expect some construction on the north side). Inside, the building is monumental, featuring stunning architecture, sculptures, woodwork, stained glass, and skylights. If you're in Indianapolis, this is a must-visit!

I did the self guided tour. I probably spent about 45 minutes walking around. I enjoyed the architecture and art work. The space is very open and grandiose. There was a display of school children artwork that I really liked.

I appreciate all the people behind the scenes doing the people's work for real. Bipartisanship was real in this place for the last two months. Thank you for allowing a check and balance.

We had a good time walking around the downtown and exploring the capitol. We did a self guided tour and enjoyed the architecture and artwork throughout. The senate and house chambers were no open but looking through the windows they weren’t very impressive. More modern than most Capitols but lacking any character and impressive craftsmanship.

Getting married at the Indiana Statehouse on April 7, 2024, was an absolute dream come true! The venue is stunning with its grand spaces and elegant atmosphere. The service provided was exceptional, and the staff were incredibly helpful every step of the way. It truly exceeded all our expectations for a perfect wedding day. Highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to create magical memories in a beautiful setting!

Architecturally attractive historic building. Lots of advocacy groups in the State Capitol today ‼️

Tour was a little over an hour and covered some really interesting occurrences. Our guide was knowledgeable and thorough. My favorite part was walking around beautiful Indianapolis at night with dramatic lights lighting the historic buildings.

I bought tickets on a whim for something to do while visiting from Michigan and let's be real who doesn't love spooky stuff! our guide was Mitchell and he was great! The whole tour was great! I learned a lot of interesting things and we got to walk around downtown and see some really interesting places! I have a good feeling I'll be booking more tours in the future in more cities history and ghosts there's nothing more fascinating than that

This tour was fantastic! One of the best ghost tours I have been on. It was freezing that night so thank you very much for meeting in that cold weather. I took my two kids age 14 and 12 and they stayed engaged and loved it. The tour was very informative and the added EMF reader in addition to the extended tour was well worth it. Thanks for a wonderful spooky ending to our stay in Indiana! FYI for all, this is an outdoor tour so dress appropriately! The extended tour does have a short time indoors for a quick warm up.

Overall a great experience and our guide had a lot of knowledge of the area. Our only issue was that the total tour time ended up being 2.5 hours, which was significantly longer than expected based on the registration information.

There were two tour guides since it was such a large group! The First Gentleman with the top hat was WONDERFUL! He was informative and excited about the tour and came prepared with fun handouts and cards! The second guide was very late and came very unprepared. She did not bring a microphone and was hard to hear. She also informed us at the beginning of the tour we are all taking the extended version "because she didn’t want to walk that far." We joined the other group with the top hat instead after she said that. But he was amazing and so friendly! Loved all the sights we saw and really enjoyed learning more about a place I’ve been living for almost ten years!

An amazing experience! Our guide Nicolette was fabulous. It was cold but we hardly noticed. We are from Ohio and love the paranormal. It was so much fun to get to learn about the history of the city.

We liked the history parts and the stories. Would prefer the tour to include only Indianapolis downtown spots, instead of the stop to discuss happenings at the Speedway, and the story that was indirectly related to an Indy famous person. Would be good to brief guides a bit more on general Indy facts, and better fact checking for the raceway. E.g., speeds in the 220s, rather than 420s. Should also end the non-bonus tour back at the start.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you're looking for a romantic escape in the heart of Indianapolis, look no further than Old World Gondoliers! My wife and I had an unforgettable experience on our private gondola ride. The moment we stepped onto the gondola, we were transported to a magical world. The gondolier serenaded us with beautiful songs that perfectly complemented the serene waters and stunning scenery. It felt like we were in a movie! 🛶💖 From the gentle sway of the gondola to the charming ambiance, every moment was filled with love and laughter. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy a unique experience together, this is a must-do! Thank you, Old World Gondoliers, for making our day extra special! 🎶✨

I'm so glad we booked a trip here. It was an awesome experience. It's not Italy, but your gondolier makes you feel like it is. Our man Bruno was awesome. He's an amazing singer. Even though we couldn't understand what he was singing it was fantastic. He explained what each song meant and also info and history of the canal and surrounding area. The couple we met were really cool and friendly. I totally recommend this to everyone.

Bruno was great! Fantastic voice, knowledgeable and good sense of humor. We had a wonderful time on the cocktail cruise! Highly recommend!

This was such a fun experience! Our gondolier had a beautiful voice and made the whole experience fun. We could even bring a cheese platter and wine one the ride. Highly recommended!

Dreams do come true and it's here! Husband surprised me on a ride with Monte(deserves a raise!!), one of the best experiences of my life, beautiful,impeccable service all the way around including the booking from what my husband said, his voice is incomparable to opera singers, and he sings in real Italian! This place brought tears to my eyes! Cannot say enough about this place!!!!

It was raining the night we planned on going. They called us let us reschedule until the next day! Massimo was great! His voice was amazing and he can sing anything you ask him too

OMG This experience was totally awesome! Casanova really really did his thing, Great Voice very pleasant. We had a great great time

I went on a free guided bike ride and really enjoyed myself. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We made interesting stops along the way. I learned a lot and discovered new places along the trail. A highly recommended activity for the whole family!

If you're seeking an inspiring and unique way to experience Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is your answer! This trail is a testament to the city's unique character, offering a glimpse into its hidden gems, from serene parks and vibrant playgrounds to eclectic restaurants and cozy coffee shops. The trail offers a sense of empowerment, allowing you to choose the mode of transportation that suits you best. Whether you decide to conquer the entire 8-mile-long trail or opt for a shorter, more leisurely stroll, like my mom and I did, the choice is yours. We explored the downtown part of the trail, close to the federal building, all the way down to the river trail. It was a short distance, but it was a journey filled with memorable experiences. One of the things I loved about the trail was how many interesting sculptures and pieces of art we saw along the way. Each one had a description and information about the artist, which added to the experience. We also stumbled upon some fantastic restaurants and coffee shops that we probably wouldn't have found otherwise. Overall, if you're visiting Indianapolis and looking for a fun and unique way to explore the city, I recommend checking out the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. It's a gem that's worth discovering!

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a vibrant urban pathway featuring art, history, and green spaces. Perfect for biking, walking, and exploring the city’s culture and creativity.

Easy way to see the city as a tourist, just follow this paved road by foot or by bike. We did the entire trail (loop + bottleworks district) of 13km by foot, it was a good workout. 2 things to note: 1. You sometimes go around attractions and monuments so good idea to sometimes deviate from the trail otherwise you miss some monuments. For example we deviated to follow the canal at some point which was nicer. 2. Buy some drinks/water beforehand, very little amount of shops on the loop before you get to Bottleworks. Otherwise great idea, more cities should do this!

The atmosphere was safe and relaxing. It was clear that people cared about keeping the place clean.

Scenic path running through some local areas of "cultural interest."

Enjoy this beautiful trail in downtown Indy. Stay healthy and well. Cheers to that!

MTC is a top notch travel company for school bands and choirs. Over the years, my kids have taken 5 trips with MTC. Two trips to Universal Studios, one to Chicago, one to Memphis and one to DC. Each time the communication and planning were excellent. I am always amazed at how well they keep a large group of students on schedule! The most recent trip was to Universal Studios. A large winter storm was expected to impact the route home on the day the group was scheduled to depart. MTC stayed on top of the situation, consulting with a meterologist and communicating with the parents and tour group. A decision was made to depart 4 hours early. Due to this, the tour guide chose to modify the original park schedule, allowing the students the maximum amount of time in the most anticipated park, Epic Universe. I know the students really appreciated this decision as EU is brand new and most students had never been there. On they way home, stops were planned with safety and efficiency in mind. As usual, MTC stayed right on schedule and arrived at the exact time they promised. The group managed to stay ahead of a large, impactful snow and ice storm, every step of the way. I highly recommend MTC for all school bands and choirs!

Above my expectations! Cannot say enough good things about this trip! Very thought out, prepared, and I felt well taken care of. The first hotel was ok, the second got better and the third was wonderful, but nothing that would make the trip less than amazing. Conlin and Sue did a very excellent job at making sure that everyone had the best experience possible. Our tour guides were accommodating and knowledgeable, also funny and personable. The bus drivers were phenomenal. Our trip to Ireland will forever be a core memory. I never expected a group trip to go so well, but I am forever thankful for Music Travel Consultants for arranging a wonderful trip! Ireland will see me again!

Our school’s band recently took a trip to march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. This touring company was so outstanding! Every detail was taken care of, and the communication was excellent! We saw, absolutely every thing we would want to see or experience and they were very organized and went above and beyond.! I highly recommend this company for your travel needs!

Our tour director, Derek, was a dream! We took 19 high school students from Alaska to Chicago and had an absolute blast! Communication was excellent. The app made everything easier. Can’t wait for our next trip with them!

MTC is absolutely fantastic to work with! Love how easy it is to access/manage and make payments on our band trips, and the email communication with the travel packets is super helpful. Thank you for making these trips go so smoothly!!

We are back from a band trip to New York. This was my first experience with Music Travel Consultants. They were very professional and helpful from the beginning to the end. Mark, Bob and Keisha did a wonderful job organizing a group of about 250 adults and kids. The motor coach drivers were phenomenal and kept our group safe for the trip. This was a great memory to make with my son….and I made alot of new friends.

Just got back from a trip to New York with a group of band students from Louisiana! This company far exceeded my expectations. I have traveled a lot and they didn’t miss a thing! Everything was wonderfully planned out, the schedule was packed and allowed us to literally see everything while we were there, and our Tour leaders were excellent at their job!!! Mark, Bob, and Keisha made sure everyone was well informed the entire time and took great care of us!!! I highly recommend this travel company to anyone looking to take a group anywhere!! Thank you guys for an amazing experience!!!

Had a great stay for FDIC 2018. Second time to the city. City was very clean and walkable in most cases. Worth a visit. Plan on going back with my family in the near future.

Excellent mini water park with something for all ages! 😎 Only real disappointment was that the concession stand charges $3.50 for a 24 oz soda (and no free or discounted refills)! 😩

we are visiting from Nashville, where the Visit Indy commercials are frequently seen. Why would they spend a lot of money hyping tourism and then have a Visitor Center that's closed on weekends? they should come to Nashville and see how it's done correctly.

Thank you to Ashley and Visit Indy for helping my Fiancé and I find a hotel for our wedding! I highly recommend Visit Indy to anyone!

$25 a night hotel tax! Are you KIDDING me? No way. I'll visit somewhere else.

Vist Indy has been a great organization that has displayed many great things to do in the city of Indianapolis. Take a moment ans download the useful app

Excellent mini water park with something for all ages! 😎 Only real disappointment was that the concession for a 24 oz soda (and no free or discounted refills)! 😩

I cannot say enough good things about working with Amanda at Indy Travel Leaders. We hadn’t worked with an agent before, but she has been recommended by a couple friends, so we thought we’d try it out. We will NEVER go on a trip without her help again! In the last 3 years, she’s helped plan 5 trips & we’re getting ready for another one soon & she’s she’s working on ANOTHER two for early next year. She listens to what we want, makes recommendations, & doesn’t try to sway us in a way that she thinks might be best. It’s all about us. A couple of our trips have been complicated with a river cruise & then land tours in Italy after that, & it couldn’t have been more lovely & seamless. All the drivers were where they were supposed to be & on time, the places we stayed were unique & unforgettable. She’s also always on call while we’re traveling if there are any glitches (& we’ve had to take advantage of this a couple times too!) Again, the vacations that Amanda has helped us with have been absolutely fabulous & flights have worked out, & she’s definitely helped us to meet our retirement goals of travel in such a delightful way!

Amanda was awesome in helping us plan our vacation to Antigua. We had this trip planned last year but had to cancal because of illness in our family. Amanda was able to get everything set up for us and did a great job of following up with up leading up to trip. She also followed up after our trip to find out if we had any issues.

We have worked with Courtenay for many of our trips, the most recent being our honeymoon to the Maldives! We reached out to her pretty last minute and she was able to assist us in getting flights and a great package with Kensington Tours very quickly. We stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi and had Courtenay book us a few excursions and we had an incredible time. She is very knowledgeable about many different destinations, has great connections within the industry, makes herself available for phone calls and questions, and she thinks of all of the little things that you may not think about when planning. Our trips have always been seamless with her help and expertise. Can’t wait for our next adventure to Italy, which she is currently helping us plan right now!

Amanda helped us plan the Hawaiian honeymoon of our dreams! She was incredibly helpful from start to finish, taking into account our sight seeing preferences, resort/hotel vibe, and even crushed it when half the trip had to be replanned due to Mother Nature . We cannot recommend Amanda and her team enough and we hope to plan another trip with her soon!

My wife and I just returned from s cruise with Virgin Voyages in Greece. It was suggested and organized by Courtney and Indy Travel Leaders. The trip and accommodations were well organized and went smoothly. We had multiple transfers that easily got us to our destinations on time. Cortney did an excellent job walking us through each step of the trip before we started which was necessary considering my propensity to misunderstand the details. The Cruise was great with good food, just enough ship activity, well organized excursions, and lots of new experiences. We would recommend Courtney to anyone needing a travel guide. We had an excellent time!

We had such a great experience with this travel agency! Amanda was incredibly patient, kind, passionate, and knowledgeable when it came to planning our very first family cruise! Amanda was able to give us several options, narrowing it down to the perfect vacation. She helped us stay in a range we could afford, while still finding ways to have fun and not worry about anything. She met every need in our family, as some wanted to relax and others wanted to participate in multiple excursions. She knew how to make everyone happy! We trust Amanda, as she has had the privilege to travel the world in order to give great examples for families to create their dream getaways. We are currently planning another trip for our daughter’s Grad School Graduation this Fall!

We have used Indy Travel Leaders several times to give us advice, book and manage our travel experiences. We’ve had nothing but positive results!!! Amanda was quick, professional and great with making recommendations and arranging awesome accommodations. We highly recommend their services. We will definitely continue using this company for our future travel plans.

This is a pretty cool tour, if you like unique places. When you get the chance or if you’re looking for something to do, I’d suggest taking the tour and checking out some Indiana history. Your more than likely gonna enjoy yourself and possibly learn something new. Take your time and soak it in

Pretty neat. Worth a detour. Lots of people I asked about it think it has dead bodies, it is not that type of catacomb. It’s just a really neat brick basement. Currently only open twice a month, likely r/t Covid. Recommend booking in advance, tickets sell out. Note- the portion of the tour through the catacomb is quick. There is no time allotment to take photos. So if you want a photo, make sure to just go ahead get together and take them while your guide is talking.

Very interesting place to visit. The place is of historic importance. The guided tour gives great insight into the history of the building and how it is related to the history of the city.

Amazing!! Such a cool and wonderful tour, our tour guide Allie was so sweet and willing to answer any questions. Amazing area and beautiful architectural history- though it was so cute that they supplied flashlights as well : ) Highly recommend for anyone.

I just walked and found this tour so I joined. As a visitor, it wasnt as meaningful but it clearly has a lot of history. I would say it ranks higher if you're a local. Going underneath and seeing stuff like this always fun regardless!

This is a short, very well put together tour of the Indianapolis Catacombs, aka the basement of the old Tomlinson building. Really cool piece of local history with amazing volunteers to guide you. If you're in the area, it's a great item on your tour and exploration of the area. Thanks Allie, you were awesome!

I enjoyed the tour. It’s nothing fancy or amazing but it makes me think I’m going in a place not many people even know is there as they are above you.