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Explore Downtown Detroit Walking Tour: Architecture & History
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for those that have difficulty with uneven surfaces
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Not recommended for those that cannot walk at a moderate pace for over 1.5 miles.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the captivating history of downtown Detroit on this walking tour, tracing its evolution from a bustling hub to a city in recovery and back. Discover iconic sites such as Campus Martius, where Detroit's vision was born, and Griswold Street - the Wall Street of Detroit - lined with architectural marvels like the Guardian Building and the Penobscot. Delve into stories of resilience along Jefferson Avenue, discover the vibrant legacy of Black Bottom, and stroll through the historic Grand Circus Park and Capitol Park. This immersive experience reveals the cultural richness and transformative journeys of Detroit, guided by an expert storyteller and city planner.
- Walk through Detroit’s h...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Mobile Listening Device for Use During Tour (to be returned to Operator at end of Tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
We will meet inside the Capital One Cafe at 511 Woodward Avenue. Please enter through the revolving doors on Woodward and go to the cafe on the right. I will be waiting with a hat and/or shirt with Detroit Legacy Tours logo.
Return
Capitol Park
We will end the tour in Capitol Park, next to a historical marker for the former Finney Barn. Nearby are restaurants and coffee shops, and your guide will be there to give you directions to other locations.
Explore Downtown Detroit Walking Tour: Architecture & History
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Explore the captivating history of downtown Detroit on this walking tour, tracing its evolution from a bustling hub to a city in recovery and back. Discover iconic sites such as Campus Martius, where Detroit's vision was born, and Griswold Street - the Wall Street of Detroit - lined with architectural marvels like the Guardian Building and the Penobscot. Delve into stories of resilience along Jefferson Avenue, discover the vibrant legacy of Black Bottom, and stroll through the historic Grand Circus Park and Capitol Park. This immersive experience reveals the cultural richness and transformative journeys of Detroit, guided by an expert storyteller and city planner.
- Walk through Detroit’s h...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Mobile Listening Device for Use During Tour (to be returned to Operator at end of Tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
We will meet inside the Capital One Cafe at 511 Woodward Avenue. Please enter through the revolving doors on Woodward and go to the cafe on the right. I will be waiting with a hat and/or shirt with Detroit Legacy Tours logo.
Return
Capitol Park
We will end the tour in Capitol Park, next to a historical marker for the former Finney Barn. Nearby are restaurants and coffee shops, and your guide will be there to give you directions to other locations.
