Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour
Description
Highlights
- Short term availability
- Cultural Tours
- Excellent Quality
- Top Product
- Private and Luxury
- New Product
- Walking Tours
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Historical Tours
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
Included
- Stories to fascinate and delight
- A knowledgeable local guide
- Well researched history
Not included
- Gratuity for the guide
Itinerary
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Our tour begins at Grand Circus Park, in the center of Downt
Our tour begins at Grand Circus Park, in the center of Downtown Detroit. We will introduce our tour and familiarize you to one of the most impressive bearded statues in Detroit. We will also discuss potatoes.
10 min - 2
When a relentless tinkerer rolled his first horseless carria
When a relentless tinkerer rolled his first horseless carriage out of a Detroit garage, he couldn’t have foreseen the revolution he’d ignite. Henry Ford crowned Detroit the Motor City—but did his legacy also sow the seeds of its unraveling?
7 min - 3
When Thornton Blackburn and his wife arrived in Detroit they
When Thornton Blackburn and his wife arrived in Detroit they probably assumed the worst was behind them. Little did they know a slave hunter was hot on their trail and the ensuing struggle for freedom would push a city already on the edge into destruction.
7 min - 4
Augustus Brevoort Woodward was nobody’s idea of normal – nam
Augustus Brevoort Woodward was nobody’s idea of normal – naming himself after a Roman Emperor was just one example – but he had a vision to turn Detroit into the greatest city in the world. Unfortunately the most powerful men in Michigan had other ideas.
7 min - 5
When Detroit’s own Joe Louis faced off against the undefeate
When Detroit’s own Joe Louis faced off against the undefeated German Max Schmeling in their second iconic bout, Americans—Black and White alike—saw more than a boxing match: it was a clash of freedom against fascism. Fewer know what unfolded after the final bell, when a rivalry became one of sports history’s most unexpected and enduring friendships.
7 min
Meeting point
Useful information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- The 90 minute tour ends with a final story in front of the Spirit of Detroit Monument overlooking the Detroit River, mere steps away from the Q-Line and People Mover stations. From there your guide can recommend several dinning options and well wishes for the remainder of your night.
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Bambino7-16 anni€39
- Adulto17-99 anni€49
Review distribution
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Available options
Standard Tour
Standard Tour + Extension
Duration: 2 hours Extended Tour: An extra 30 minutes at the river's edge investigating shipwrecks, an evil curse, and pyramid symbolism.
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