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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Climate: Humid continental
- Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Population: Indianapolis has a population of approximately 887,000.
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- Visa Requirements Visitors to Indianapolis must comply with U.S. visa requirements. Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries (including most EU nations, UK, Australia, Japan, and others) can enter for up to 90 days without a visa but must obtain an ESTA authorization online before travel. Citizens of other countries generally need to apply for a tourist visa in advance. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their planned stay.
About Indianapolis
Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, is a dynamic Midwestern city that seamlessly blends rich history, modern attractions, and Midwestern hospitality. Known globally as the Racing Capital of the World, it is home to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the famed Indy 500, drawing motorsports enthusiasts from around the globe. Beyond racing, Indianapolis boasts a vibrant downtown with a thriving arts scene, world-class museums like the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the picturesque White River State Park. The city’s Cultural Trail connects neighborhoods, making it easy to explore on foot or by bike. Food lovers will appreciate the burgeoning culinary scene, from classic Hoosier fare to innovative restaurants. Indianapolis is also a sports hub, with professional teams in football, basketball, and baseball. The city’s affordability, friendly locals, and diverse attractions make it an appealing destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike.
Top Attractions
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The world’s largest sports venue and home of the Indy 500, offering a museum and track tours for racing fans. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: The largest children’s museum in the world, with interactive exhibits spanning science, history, and culture. White River State Park: A sprawling urban park featuring gardens, walking paths, museums, and the Indianapolis Zoo. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields: A top-tier art museum set on a beautiful campus with gardens and outdoor art installations. Monument Circle: The heart of downtown, centered around the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Monument, with shops, cafes, and seasonal events.
Popular Activities
Attend the Indy 500 or another motorsports event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Explore the Cultural Trail by bike or on foot to discover public art and neighborhoods. Visit the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens for family-friendly fun. Enjoy live performances at the Hilbert Circle Theatre or one of the city’s many music venues. Take a canal boat ride through downtown or paddle a kayak on the White River. Experience local culture at the Indiana State Fair or one of the city’s numerous festivals.
Indianapolis Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Indiana
- Duration Range: Attend the Indy 500 or another motorsports event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Explore the Cultural Trail by bike or on foot to discover public art and neighborhoods. Visit the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens for family-friendly fun. Enjoy live performances at the Hilbert Circle Theatre or one of the city’s many music venues. Take a canal boat ride through downtown or paddle a kayak on the White River. Experience local culture at the Indiana State Fair or one of the city’s numerous festivals.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: Visit between May and October for the best weather and events. Pack for variable weather, including layers in spring and fall. Summers can be hot and humid. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small vendors. Indianapolis is generally safe, but exercise normal urban precautions. Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services. Check event calendars in advance, as the city hosts many festivals and sports events.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $250
29 Available Tour Excursions in Indianapolis
Looking to try something new and fun? We’re excited to introduce you to the sport of axe throwing! This thrilling traditional Canadian backyard pastime is now bigger than ever in urban communities. With the help of our talented axe throwing coaches, guests are able to share our passion for nailing the bullseye. No experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome!
Price: $22.00
Duration: 0 hours
An immersive clue-solving adventure around Mile Square in downtown Indianapolis. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick it up at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact location sent after booking.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 2 hours
We have excellent reviews! We know to treat people like we'd like to be treated. We are also very flexible.
Price: $599.00
Duration: 4-12 hours
We have excellent reviews! We know to treat people like we'd like to be treated. We are also very flexible.
Price: $599.00
Duration: 4-12 hours
Indianapolis is a special place to explore while on a Pedego electric bike, particularly through the eyes of a long-time resident. Our experienced tour guide will ensure you see the numerous historical sites that define Indianapolis. The tour will be along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the White River Parkway, bike/pedestrian only paths, providing riders protection from busy streets or highways, Additionally our guide will offer opportunities for guests to receive several high resolution photos of themselves at some of the city's most memorable vistas.
Price: $140.00
Duration: 2 hours
Experience Indy as a local, and the ONLY All-Inclusive Tour in Indianapolis. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Indianapolis with our Dutch build pedal-powered pub tour, an adventure like no other! This 1-hour and 40-minute excursion includes the best local alcoholic beverages to keep the spirits high and the conversation flowing. We will take you off the beaten path. These are the spots that tourists rarely discover, offering an insider's look into the soul of the city. Our tour includes a delightful stop at a local park, where you’ll engage in hilariously entertaining games. Designed to pit guests against each other in the friendliest of ways, these activities are guaranteed to leave everyone in stitches, creating lifelong memories. Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to experience Indy or a traveler eager to see the city through a new lens, our mobile bar tour promises an exhilarating blend of laughter, camaraderie, and urban exploration.
Price: $54.99
Duration: 2 hours
Indy Walking Tours is a guided 90 minute comprehensive walking tour through the city streets of Indianapolis. Our easy stroll through the city streets of Indianapolis will cover the: Indiana War Memorial Historic District, Mass Ave, the Wholesale District, City Market, the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and various interesting points in between. In addition to learning about the rich history of Indianapolis, you'll also hear a story of local true crime, funny anecdotes, little known folklore, the inspirations and meanings behind historical statues, architecture and monuments, and more. Be sure to wear comfy walking shoes as our walk will cover 1.5 miles. This is the most comprehensive and interesting tour in Indy and a fun activity for all ages. If you are planning for a large group or just looking for more booking options please contact us. Min requirement of 4 people for all tours. If 4 people are not booked within 24 hours of your tour, you will receive a refund.
Price: $55.00
Duration: 1 hours
Use an app to explore Indianapolis in this fun royal scavenger hunt! In Wacky Walks, you will compete in royal tournaments to determine a King or Queen throughout the game. The King/Queen will lead the team in finding items around the city and doing challenges for points. Take a photo of the item or completing the challenges through the app. The goal of the game is to keep your King/Queen title the longest and gain as many points as possible during your game. You can play for as long as you choose, in any area of the city you'd prefer. A remote host will be chatting with you throughout the game if you need help. Come play Wacky Walks in Indianapolis today!
Price: $10.00
Duration: 2 hours
Walk through the soul of the city and discover it’s iconic landmarks of Indianapolis. Go at your own pace, anytime. See the state house, soldiers and sailor monument, Indiana War Memorial & Museum, university park, Obelisk Square, war memorials, churches, statues, fountains, libraries and so much more. You’ll see that and hear the stories of the people that made the this city. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.
Price: $9.75
Duration: 1-1 hours
This Indianapolis food tour explores the commercial corridor bordering two of the earliest and most historic neighborhoods, Lockerbie and Chatham Arch. Massachusetts Avenue is a prominent commercial boulevard crossing a grid of residential, commercial and industrial buildings that developed mainly throughout the 19th century. The area is also home to an expanding food scene, hosting nearly two dozen locally owned restaurants. The restaurants throughout the area are a combination of long standing local favorites dating back to the 1800's and new hot spots embracing the culinary traditions of the area. The Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour will explore the advancement of Indianapolis cuisine over the past 150 years; from the traditions brought over by the city's original immigrants, to locally sourced progressive cuisine, all within a beautifully restored neighborhood.
Price: $77.00
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Indianapolis’s most spine-chilling secrets on the city’s #1 Ghost Tour—an authentic, thrilling, and hauntingly fun experience! Join us for a bone-chilling walk through the most haunted and historic spots in Indianapolis. Led by expert local guides—Indianapolis’s official haunted history experts—you’ll hear real, hair-raising tales of the city’s dark past and lingering spirits. Offered nightly year-round, our tours uncover centuries of wicked history as we visit Indianapolis’s most haunted buildings and bars. Hear captivating ghost stories, from infamous witch trials to tragic murders. Wander the haunted streets after dark as our guides bring eerie tales to life at iconic sites like the Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Indiana State Capitol, and Monument Circle. Each step reveals hidden history and authentic hauntings. Though we won’t enter buildings, you'll stand on haunted ground, feeling the energy of Indianapolis’s spooky past beneath your feet!
Price: $26.00
Duration: 1 hours
Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Indianapolis. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Indianapolis.?
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
Our smartphone-guided tour brings the real facts and stories behind Indianapolis to life with the quality of a personal private tour crafted by Indy locals. We've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you! Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Indianapolis incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore. Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud to one another - there is no audio functionality at this time.
Price: $27.50
Duration: 1-2 hours
Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or shuttle services from the Indianapolis Airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer to your hotel in Indianapolis or the surrounding areas. Get to your hotel relaxed and ready to enjoy your stay in this great area of Indiana. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose from a luxury sedan transfer for three people, a sport utility vehicle transfer that carries up to five passengers.
Price: $72.00
Duration:
Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Indianapolis , players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points. They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Crazy Dash is our easiest and most casual scavenger hunt. Come explore with us in Indianapolis.
Price: $10.00
Duration: 2 hours
Comfort Arrival Transfer from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Indianapolis City up to 8 passengers. (For party over 7 passengers can be provided one big minibus or two minivans). All Vehicles fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. On request for your tourists, we have child seats for all ages, soft drinks and free Wi Fi in the lounge. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers’ always are well dressed and always pay attention to our guests. They will meet you with a name sign; help with luggage and on arrival to the hotel.
Price: $155.75
Duration: 0 hours
Explore the heart of America's Midwest with our self-guided audio tour bundle, featuring Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Gateway Arch National Park! Wander through Cuyahoga Valley's lush forests and historic railways, uncover the diverse ecosystems of Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan's shoreline, and delve into the rich history of westward expansion at the iconic Gateway Arch. With GPS-triggered narration, offline maps, and expert storytelling, enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace without the constraints of group tours. Join thousands of travelers who have transformed their journeys into enriching experiences—download now and let the Midwest's natural beauty and history captivate you! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*
Price: $23.99
Duration: 72 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Indianapolis offers a mix of classic Midwestern comfort food and innovative cuisine. Must-try dishes include the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, sugar cream pie (Indiana’s unofficial state pie), and fried chicken. The city’s food scene also features farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and diverse international options. Notable restaurants include St. Elmo Steak House, known for its iconic shrimp cocktail, and Milktooth, a celebrated brunch spot. Food trucks and local markets add to the culinary diversity.
Getting Around
Indianapolis International Airport serves the city with domestic and limited international flights. Downtown is compact and walkable, with a free cultural district circulator bus. The city’s public bus system, IndyGo, covers most areas, and rideshare services are widely available. Renting a car is convenient for exploring beyond downtown, especially for visiting the Speedway or suburban attractions. Parking is generally affordable and plentiful, except during major events.
Travel Tips
Visit between May and October for the best weather and events. Pack for variable weather, including layers in spring and fall. Summers can be hot and humid. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small vendors. Indianapolis is generally safe, but exercise normal urban precautions. Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services. Check event calendars in advance, as the city hosts many festivals and sports events.
Culture & Customs
Indianapolis is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Midwestern values. Locals value politeness and hospitality. The city celebrates its heritage with events like the Indy 500 Festival, Indiana State Fair, and cultural festivals highlighting diverse communities. Sports are a major part of local culture, with strong support for college and professional teams. Dress is generally casual, but business casual is appropriate for nicer restaurants and events.
