The Best of CLE
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Cleveland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Cleveland like a local with a guide to drive you around and help you soak up essential sights. Learn about Cleveland’s history and cover plenty of ground from a comfortable van. This private tour is perfect for anyone new to the city who wants to get their bearings and see as much as possible without exhausting themselves.
- Tour Cleveland, Ohio by van with a guide who knows the key spots
- Pass by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art, and more
- Explore West Side Market, Edgewater Park, Heinen's Downtown, and The Arcade
- Private tour for a personalized experience
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Pass By)
1
West Side Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
House From A Christmas Story (Pass By)
Cleveland Museum of Art (Pass By)
The Flats (Pass By)
2
Edgewater Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Heinen's Downtown
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Severance Hall (Pass By)
Cleveland Cultural Gardens (Pass By)
Connor Palace (Pass By)
Progressive Field (Pass By)
4
The Arcade
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 30 reviews
Mercie_B, Sep 2025
Steve was our tour guide and he tailored our tour to the things we were looking to see and learn more about. Very insightful and knowledgeable of Cleveland’s culture and history
Asha_G, Sep 2025
We did a private tour with Steve this morning and we were extremely impressed and pleased with the information he shared. As he is a native “Ohioan” (if this is the proper terminology) he first asked us of our interests ( history, cultural, sports, restaurants). Then he tailored the tour based on our specific interests. We got to see commercial downtown with its beautiful 1900s architectural buildings, the older factory buildings now converted to either apartments or restaurants, the urban sprawl (a lot of new housing developments not too far east of downtown Cleveland). which is a good sign of a city’s progress.
Then we went to the west side of the city, which is the educational, medical, and cultural side of Cleveland. We got to see the grand old mansions, which has been donated to either the university and or Cleveland Clinic. We also got a little drive alongside Lake Erie on the East side and the cemetery on the west side with names of historical figures such as Rockefeller and President Garfield. Cleveland is surrounded by many open spaces with Gardens honoring the diverse ethnic groups of the city. So, thank you to Steve for showing us around Beautiful Cleveland and making us realize that there’s more to her charm than Rock and Roll.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
You were great guests and i enjoyed our conversation.
Lori_G, Apr 2025
Anyone going to Cleveland for a vacation should absolutely start off with this tour. Steve was amazing and really knows everything about Cleveland. We had the opportunity to explore all the different neighborhoods of Cleveland and learn about their history, things to do and places to eat. This tour helped to "fine tune" the rest of our time in Cleveland, hitting places we didn't realize even existed!
DAVID_M, Aug 2024
Diane was an excellent, knowledgeable guide as we explored the many diverse neighborhoods throughout the Cleveland area.
Holly_M, Aug 2024
Steve knows Cleveland very well and loves sharing about its history, culture, stories, progression, hidden gems, and people. This tour was the highlight of our visit to the area.
Allison_L, Oct 2023
Our guide was knowledgeable, personal and just so interesting! Absolutely recommend this for getting to know the wonderful, fascinating, historical Cleveland!
Thomas_K, Sep 2023
We only had a couple of free hours during our first visit to Cleveland, so Steve’s two-hour personalized tour was perfect for us.
He was right on time for our hotel pickup, and as he wanted to customize the tour to our interests, we told him we really just wanted an overview of Cleveland. He certainly covered a variety of sights and information about the city that we previously knew nothing about.
We saw the University District that encompasses Case Western Reserve University, the vast range of the Cleveland Clinic campus, early neighborhoods of the city plus a variety of residential neighborhoods, some beautiful buildings and many lovely open green spaces throughout the city. A drive through the Lake View Cemetery allowed us to take in this impressive park-like final resting place for many familiar names. We particularly enjoyed a view from Lake Erie of the distant downtown area several miles away.
Steve helped us understand the transition of Cleveland's industrial roots to what it has become today, along with the importance of its immigrant populations highlighted by the fascinating Cultural Gardens.
He showed us how some architectural masterpieces such as a bank's lobby and towering office buildings from a century ago have been repurposed into such uses as a grocery store and downtown condominiums without losing any of their timeless beauty. The "Arcade" took our breath away when we stepped inside for a quick look.
Steve was knowledgeable and personable and gave us a fun introduction to the city of Cleveland. We highly recommend this tour!
Barrie_A, Jul 2023
Could not have had a more knowledgeable & thoughtful guide nor a more delightful experience! I am a native Clevelander & was so pleased with my decision to leave the hassle of guiding out-of-town family around the sights of Cleveland without the concern for navigating traffic, parking, etc. Plus Diane knew far more about the history & current projects in Cleveland than I would have been able to share. We decided that our tour could not have been more perfect! I've already recommended it to friends & will definitely use again with visitors!
Betty_H, Jul 2023
Our tour guides (Glen, driver & Steve-guide) were very sociable and knowledgeable of Cleveland's history. The tour was booked for a friend who had never visited Cleveland. Also, it was a refresher course for me, especially the upcoming projects.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
I hope the visit with your family was fun.
Joseph_G, Jun 2023
Great guide - Steve - knowledgeable, witty, absolutely terrific
So many great neighborhoods - who knew Cleveland was so vibrant and interesting
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