Detroit Self-Guided City Walking Tour
Discover the tumultuous history of Detroit as you embark on a self-guided walking tour. Follow the route on the app to see the main highlights and hidden gems of the city. Walk past historic buildings, through artistic alleys, across world-class parks, and stop at fun food spots, learning about each location from your information app.
Overview
Discover the tumultuous history of Detroit as you embark on a self-guided walking tour. Follow the route on the app to see the main highlights and hidden gems of the city. Walk past historic buildings, through artistic alleys, across world-class parks, and stop at fun food spots, learning about each location from your information app.
Itinerary
This brick-lined street is known as Parker's Alley and it is named after Thomas Parker, a free black man who was one of the city's first black landowners in Detroit.
3 minutesThe Belt
The Belt is named after the alleyway's location in the former garment district which was shaped like a belt.
It is part of a larger project by the Library Street Collective to reimagine underutilized spaces throughout the city.
3 minutesCampus Martius Park
This park was created in 2004 and is a main hang out in Detroit. It was even named a “Top 10 Public Square” in the USA by USA Today. Not bad for an area that few people felt safe enough walking into 20 years ago.
5 minutesPenobscot Building
When it was built in 1928, it was the 4th highest building in the United States and 8th highest in the world. It soars above you like the edge off a cliff with a series of setbacks at the top.
3 minutesThe Guardian Building
The Guardian building is one of the finest art deco skyscrapers in the United States. It was completed in 1929 and was originally called the Union Trust Building. It also had the rather cute nickname of the Cathedral of Finance.
5 minutesThe Spirit of Detroit
The sun-like thing on the right is meant to symbolize the rays emanating from God, and the people in his other hand are supposed to represent all human relationships. The Spirit is widely recognized and well-loved and you can find the image all over the city.
5 minutesJoe Louis Monument
oe Louis didn’t just throw his weight around in the boxing ring. He fought against segregation and Jim Crow laws and encouraged young African American men to join the US Army during World War II despite the fact that it was still racially segregated. When he was asked why he did it, he famously replied "Lots of things wrong with America, but Hitler ain't going to fix them."
3 minutes
Location
Address
Madison Building, 1565 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
- Smartphone Guided Walking tour on the WalknTours app
Exclusions
- No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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