Detroit 100 - The “D-Tour” is a guided walking tour that enables you to experience all of excitement changing the face of downtown Detroit. You can see all the major landmarks, the new developments and some of the great historical spots too.
Detroit 101 - There are over 100 bars and restaurants within the one square mile that is downtown Detroit, and this tour will show you most of them! Learn about all the best spots, from where to take a first date, to where to go for a family dinner. Discover the newest dance club and the oldest hole-in-the-wall. Whatever you love, Detroit has something for you, and you’re sure to find it on this tour.
For more information and to register visit the link below:
http://www.insidedetroit.org/
Preservation Wayne offers regular guided walking tours of Detroit during the warmer months of the year, with a special annual tour of the Theater District. These tours are a great way to experience the city's rich architectural heritage and discover the landmarks of Detroit.
- Auto Heritage May - September, 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10AM
- Cultural Center May - September, every Saturday at 10AM
- Downtown May - September, every Saturday at 10AM
- Downtown Buildings of Louis Kamper May - September, rotating Tuesdays at 5:30pm
- Downtown Buildings of Albert Kahn May - September, rotating Tuesdays at 5:30pm
- Downtown Sculptures, Fountains & Art May - September, rotating Tuesdays at 5:30pm
- Downtown Skyscrapers May - September, rotating Tuesdays at 5:30pm
- Eastern Market May - September, every Saturday at 10AM
- Midtown May - September, every Saturday at 10AM
- Theater District Offered Annually
For more information and to register visit the link below: http://www.preservationwayne.org/tours.php
The free one-hour tour takes visitors through the landmark GM Renaissance Center and outlines the rich history that General Motors shares with the city of Detroit.
Tours depart from the Customer Service Desk located in the GM Wintergarden. No advance registration is required. Private tours are suggested for groups of 10 or more.
To make group tour arrangements, contact Kim Rusinow at 313.568.5624.
For more information and to register visit the link below:
http://www.gmrencen.com/Tours/tabid/65/Default.aspx
Enjoy two hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world's busiest international waterway. Passengers of all ages discover countless sights rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tours.
Public Tours Begin June 12th 2008
2007 Public Tours
June 12, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Thursday thru Sunday
1:00 pm & 3:30 pm
Departing from both Hart Plaza in Detroit and Bishop Park in Wyandotte (same schedule and pricing)
For more information and to register visit the link below:
www.diamondjack.com/detroit.htm
Every season, the Detroit Historical Society hosts special tours and programs for history-lovers throughout the community. Every Saturday, we invite you to join us as we take you behind the scenes at a few of metro Detroit’s most surprising historic places. Join our history guides as they show you places rarely seen and tell you stories rarely heard.
For more information and to register visit the link below:
http://www.detroithistorical.org/thingstodo/index.asp?ID=20
D-Tours are a part of the TOUR: Detroit 2008 initiative.
Comerica Park
Campus Martius Park
Renaissance Wintergarden
Detroit Riverfront
Hard Rock Cafe