Because we went in mid-January, with winter in full swing, tours that meant someone else drove were wonderful. In warm weather, you could do all this yourself in a rental car, but if you don't choose to drive, I highly recommend this tour. The Museum at the Univ of Alaska, Fairbanks and the visit to North Pole were the best parts for me. The Morris Thompson Center was also wonderful, but I had earlier walked there myself from our hotel Springhill Suites and spent enough time to watch all the movies, which you don't have time for on this tour. The driver was very nice and knowledgeable, too. I believe his name was Aaryn. My brother an I were the only two people in the van, so we had a chance to dialogue a lot.
Private tour of the city with a guide who stayed with us during most of the tour, was knowledgeable and friendly, and gave us recommendations for where to eat. Perfect highlights of Fairbanks tour!