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2 Hours | Downtown Grand Rapids | Coffee • Pastry • Guided Art Walk
Start your morning with freshly brewed coffee or tea and a locally made pastry before exploring one of the world's largest public art competitions. This guided walking tour takes you through a thoughtfully planned selection of ArtPrize venues, where you'll discover sculptures, paintings, photography, interactive installations, and more. Along the way, your local guide will share stories about the ArtPrize event, participating artists, and the history of downtown Grand Rapids. The tour concludes at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, one of ArtPrize's premier venues, where you're free to continue exploring at your own pace. Before departing, your guide will ensure you know the short walk back to the starting location whenever you're ready.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Guide will meet you inside and will be wearing company uniform
Just a short walk from where we begin
Itinerary
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1
Your morning begins at one of Grand Rapids' favorite local cafés, where you'll enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or tea paired with a delicious locally made pastry. It's the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow art lovers before setting off to explore downtown.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Explore the open-air artwork surrounding McKay Tower, where ArtPrize extends beyond traditional galleries and into the streets of downtown Grand Rapids. As you stroll through this vibrant section of Monroe Center, you'll encounter a variety of outdoor installations, sculptures, murals, and public art while your guide shares stories about the artists, the ArtPrize event, and the city's thriving creative community.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Explore the Amway Grand Plaza, one of ArtPrize's most visited venues. Admire artwork throughout this iconic hotel while experiencing its historic lobby, an architectural masterpiece that's a work of art in its own right year-round.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4DeVos Place
Explore DeVos Place, one of ArtPrize's largest indoor venues, featuring more than 50 works of art during the 2026 competition. As you stroll through the spacious galleries and public areas, you'll experience a diverse collection of sculptures, paintings, photography, mixed media, digital works, and interactive installations while your guide shares highlights about the venue and select artists on display.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Gerald R. Ford Museum
Your guided tour concludes at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, one of ArtPrize's premier and most award-winning venues. Featuring more than 30 artists and a diverse collection of sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive works, it's the perfect place to continue exploring at your own pace. Before saying goodbye, your guide will treat you to a sweet snack to refuel, point out highlights outside the museum, and make sure you know the short walk back to your starting location whenever you're ready.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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