Best Downtown Detroit Historical Walking Tour

Overview

The best way to see a place is by foot. In this tour, we will explore the history of Detroit by visiting culturally significant attractions. This tour will have short stops at each attraction that will give you time to learn about its history and to take pictures. The duration varies depending on how long the party wants to spend at each site. This is a fun guided walking tour that will have several stops along the way, including Huntington Place, the Guardian Building, and the Book Tower. Your guide is an experienced local who excels at storytelling and historical knowledge. We hope to see you on this super cool walking tour of the city of Detroit!

City: Detroit

Thu 08 May

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Starting at $105.00

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Thu 08 May

Starting at $105.00

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What's Included

Professional Tour Guide

Entry Tickets For Attractions

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear and bring hats, sunglasses & sunscreen as we will be outside
Please bring your own Food/Drink and snacks for the tour

What To Expect

Hart Plaza

A gathering place for people visiting Detroit

Detroit Downtown

See the changes being made to Downtown Detroit and what the city is doing to keep everyone safe

The Guardian Building

We will stop at the Guardian Building to learn about its history and marvel at the architecture. Great spot for interior photography pictures!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

K_T

Nov 2024

Very disappointed. The tour guide was very sweet however very soft spoken. Couldn’t hear most of what she was saying. The tour claims 19 stops with admission, most of the stops are outdoor sculptures and the buildings that we went into were free (Huntington Place, GMC, Guardian, and Book Tower). Also the ad claims 10,000 steps we only recorded 6,000. Total tour was around 2 hours. I don’t normally write reviews but I think this was not worth the price and would hate for another tourist to experience.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Hi K_T, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations and will take it into consideration moving forward. We’re thrilled you found our tour guide sweet but understand how being soft-spoken could impact the experience. We'll work on ensuring all guides are more audible and equipped to accommodate varying group needs. Regarding the stops and admission, our intention is to showcase Detroit’s rich history and stunning landmarks, including both outdoor and indoor attractions. While some buildings we visit are free to enter, we strive to provide curated insights and a unique perspective to enhance their value. We’ll review how we present this in our descriptions to better align with guest expectations. As for the 10,000 steps, we appreciate you pointing that out! Variations can happen depending on group pace, but we’ll revisit our route and advertising to ensure it reflects a consistent experience. I’m deeply sorry you didn’t feel the tour was worth the price, as it’s our mission to provide memorable and enriching experiences for every guest. Thank you again for your feedback—it’s invaluable as we strive to improve!

Kim_M

Sep 2024

Loved the history of Detroit. Also saw Ford Field and enjoyed Corktown. Train Station renovation is amazing.

938raphaelm

Sep 2024

The Walking Tour with Kacie was just excellent!!! I flew in from Chicago to Detroit just to do the walking tour with Kacie and she exceeded my expectaitons! She took so much time and carefully explained everything I wanted to know like an open book. I am the type of guy who asks always follow up questions and who wants to go profoundly to the core of a topic and she answered all questions patiently and with a lot of care to detail. She also managed to strike a great balance between taking fotos / enjyoing the moment and explaining background informations! I really felt that she cared and I can wholeheartedly recommend this walking tour in Detroit!