Detroit Drunks of Antiquity Historic Bar Tour

Overview

The most popular bar tour in Detroit’s history is on the road again. We’ll stop at some of Detroit’s oldest, most notorious and most interesting bars, sharing stories along the way- over a few pints, of course. Picks up in BOTH Ferndale and Detroit.

Ever since Detroit was a mere French missionary outpost, the city’s history has been entwined with the story of its citizens’ drinking habits.

Countless stories have been shared over a pint, and a majority of the city’s major moments featured alcohol front and center: the early frontier day’s wild revelry, through the bloody freewheeling days of the Purple Gang & National Prohibition and beyond.

Detroit’s got some serious chops when it comes to drinking history. So let’s go to that bar that’s been around since 1874.

Or that one that predates World War One. Actually, loads of Detroit bars are older than your grandparents, and we’re visiting as many as we can in the limited time we have.

City: Detroit

Mon 16 Nov

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Starting at $64.99

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Mon 16 Nov

Starting at $64.99

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What's Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Guided Tour by a Detroit History Expert

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (5)

C2893UYtomc

Feb 2025

My son started a job in Detroit. I saw this tour and recommended it. He had so much fun. The weather was cold, but the tour guide brought a lot of warmth and fun. He has people coming to visit and he wants them to enjoy this tour. Thank You

JoAnn_P

Feb 2025

Great tour. This was our second tour, and we learned more this time. Tour guide and driver were fantastic! The roads were snowy & icy, and the driver drove like a champ.

B6205WLkatherinef

Jan 2025

We had the best time on this tour! Loved everything about it! Learned a lot about the history, met great people at each place we visited, host and driver were amazing!