What to do and see in Burlington, Vermont (VT): The Best Sightseeing Tours

Sailing cruises on Lake Champlain aboard two beautiful, wooden-rigged sloops: the Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Cruises are two hours and are BYO food and drink. Experienced crew members create a safe and entertaining sailing experience with their wealth of knowledge about the area and Lake Champlain history. Capacity is limited to 6-12 guests per ship which creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not to mention picturesque views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charters mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. Friend Ship and Wild Rose are classic sailing sloops featuring bronze hardware, intricate rigging, and rich, highly detailed woodwork reminiscent of a time gone by. Lake Champlain is exceptional sailing territory for these historic ships.

We offer one and two hour Segway tours of the Burlington, Vermont waterfront, bike path, downtown Burlington and UVM which includes an historical narrative of the City delivered by college interns by radio as you roll along effortlessly. See five times the territory you could on foot. No prior experience is necessary. We will train you. Open April - November.

Moderately paced walking tour to enjoy some of Burlington's urban forest. Learn how to identify common tree species of New England and some species introduced to urban areas. Understand how trees function and the challenges they face. Leave with a greater appreciation of trees and the many benefits they provide. Led by Brian Sullivan, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist/Municipal Specialist.

Chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of the best attractions in New England, Queen City Ghostwalk offers up plenty of history, mystery and spooky fun. Tour creator Thea Lewis, author of "Haunted Burlington: Spirits of Vermont's Queen City", "Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain", "Wicked Vermont", and "Haunted Inns and Ghostly Getaways of Vermont", is renowned as the area's foremost authority on Burlington's historic lore. She brings guests on a journey back in time, introduces them to local legends, and paints a chilling picture of Burlington long ago. Tours include Burlington's downtown, Lake Champlain waterfront, local cemeteries, and seasonal bus tours. Rain or shine. Private tours available. Tickets for scheduled tours are available at sevendaystickets.com.

Lake Champlain’s Largest Cruise Ship and Floating Restaurant – A Burlington “Must Do!” Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Vermont Mountains while enjoying delicious food and beverage. Our triple deck luxury cruise ship offers daily scenic, lunch, brunch and nightly themed dinner cruises available seven days a week. Our Scenic Narrated Cruise will fascinate travelers with our Captain’s tales of history, geology and wildlife. Bring your camera, just in case you see Champ, our elusive lake monster. Our Executive Chef prepares fresh entrées, buffets and snack bar items from our on-board galley. Enjoy our Lunch on the Lake Cruise featuring a delicious buffet while listening to the exciting narration or our sip champagne on our popular Champagne on Champlain Brunch. Themed dinner cruises include an exciting lineup of our Sounds of Summer, Murder Mystery, Lobstah on the Lake and Captain’s Dinner Dance!

Take an adventure on Lake Champlain. Swim, kayak, explore an island, sit in a waterfall and more. This is an excellent and customizable adventure perfect for families or friends. We have the licensed captains, boat and equipment. We also offer learn to windsurf and kitesurf classes. Windsurfing is excellent for a family to learn together. Kitesurfing requires a little more time to get the basics but is an exciting and achievable sport.