The Holiday Season in the city is, in our opinion, the most fun time to be in Detroit. There is a plethora of things to do –

like the skating rink at Campus Martius, the pop-up shops in Cadillac Square, and visiting the Christmas tree farm in Capitol Park. Aside from these activities, there’s a buzz in the city that can’t be replicated any other time of the year. Between the décor, the people traffic, the shopping, and the available activities, the atmosphere that’s created is not something you’ll want to miss.

It’s for these reasons that we decided we want to be a part of it and want you to be a part of it, too. This Holiday Season, we have three offerings to not only show you the city, but you get you emersed in the Holiday cheer!

Option 1: Private Holiday Lights Rides

Rides Start from: McShane’s Irish Pub (1460 Michigan Avenue in Corktown)

These rides are exactly like The Michigan Pedaler rides you know and love. They go for two hours and you can fit up to 15 people per bike, just like in the summer. Since the tour is private, we can customize it however you’d like —  from family-friendly rides to pub crawls singing “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and everything in between.

Holiday Lights Rides are offered every Friday and Saturday from Black Friday through the end of the year. If you’d like to go another day, that’s not a  problem. We can be flexible. Just give us a call at 313-744-3272 to set up the day and time you’d like.

To check availability and book a private Holiday Lights Ride, click here.

To check availability for rides on all 7 days of the week, click here.

Want to book a Holiday Lights Ride on our Mini Pedaler (2-6 people)?  Click here.

Option 2: Buy-A-Seat Public Holiday Lights Rides

Rides Start from: McShane’s Irish Pub (1460 Michigan Avenue in Corktown)

All the fun of the private rides without the planning! These rides are designed for smaller groups or individuals who don’t have a need for a full bike but still want to experience Detroit all dressed up for the Holidays! Since we will be making bar stops during this excursion, riders must be 21 years of age or older. Each ticket is $30 and we tour the city for two hours. We’ll head throughout downtown including the epicenter, Campus Martius with the Holiday Tree and skating rink.

To explore dates & times and to purchase a ticket, click here.

Option 3: The Michigan Pedaler’s Santa Sleigh Ride

Rides Start from:  Dessert Oasis (1220 Griswold in Capitol Park, Downtown Detroit)

These 40 minute rides are fun for all ages (children welcome). If you are down to see the Christmas tree and ice skate in Campus Martius, this is a another activity to add to your whole evening and it guides you through all of the downtown Christmas light spots. These rides are perfect for friends nights out, date night or family outings.

Our rides start at Dessert Oasis — a four minute walk from Campus Martius and located in the heart of Capitol Park. Rides leave at the top of the hour. You can check availability and book the same night as you are visiting. We can get you signed up, onto our bike, and we’ll take off for a 40-minute ride. This ride makes no stops – it is designed to get you around the city to see everything faster than you would on foot. Our route (scheduled to be adjusted based on traffic and events) will include showing you throughout downtown including up and down Woodward Avenue, Spirit Plaza, Beacon Park, Columbia Street and the Fox Theatre, Campus Martius and Cadillac Square. While you’re seeing the sights, you’ll listen to our Christmas music playlist and wave to all the onlookers walking on the sidewalks.

Check in for your ride with our Michigan Pedaler representative in Dessert Oasis… grab a coffee, hot chocolate or some sweets for the ride, and get ready to see Detroit all aglow!

Rides will run on Friday and Saturday nights leading up to Christmas, a few Sundays, and multiple days between Christmas and New Years. Cost is $19.99 per person.

To plan your outing with us and check our operating schedule, click here.