About this Event
See Downtown Detroit through our eyes
Our award-winning walking tour of downtown Detroit! Explore the plan for the city from the ground up. Way up! Historic high-rises, towering monuments, grand boulevards, parks, and plazas are all part of this groundbreaking tour. Spanning over 300 years of Detroit history, see Detroit gems from streetscape to skyline.
Our experienced guides will share the evolving story of Detroit's vibrant downtown area, from Cadillac's landing to the most recent development news. As Michigan's oldest preservation organization, our entirely volunteer-run tours draw curious and passionate Detroiters and visitors alike.
Meeting spot: The tour meets at 10 am next to the fountain in Campus Martius Park in front of Parc restaurant, rain or shine.
Parking: Metered on-street parking is available in the surrounding area of Campus Martius Park. Several parking garages are also located within walking distance.
Items to note about our tours:
THIS IS A WALKING TOUR. All guests should be prepared to walk, sometimes on surfaces under construction, for more than two hours.
All tours take place rain or shine and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Advance ticket purchases are available through the afternoon the Friday before the tour. If there is a date missing from the tour page, the tour for that location/date is sold out. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable.
Note: Some buildings may have restricted access. Restroom facilities may be unavailable along the tour route.
By purchasing ticket(s), I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the following liability release: https://preservationdetroit.org/liabilityrelease
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, United States
USD 19.98 to USD 23.18
