Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour

4.5 · Excellent(13 reviews)
Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

You will discover Detroit’s hidden gems, artistic Alleys, funky food spots, golden era buildings and world class parks. Go at your own pace, your own schedule and stop and go as you please. This is a Self Guided Tour navigated by your smart phone on the WalknTours app. The technology is so good visitors say It's like walking with Rick Steve's.

Detroit is a city on the rise. Not long ago this was a different city, today it’s thriving and the people of Detroit are carving out a culture that is authentically D Town. Discover how Detroit is changing, and see how it's past changed world history.

The tour starts at Buddy’s on Broadway, the shop that invented Detroit Style Pizza. So, grab a slice and let’s get this party started.

What's included

  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
  • Smartphone Guided Walking tour on the WalknTours app

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app

    Audio-supported languages

    English (US)

    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

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Buddy's Pizza, Madison Building, Broadway St 1565, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48226
    Buddy’s Pizza shop, the inventors of Detroit Style Pizza. It all began at Buddy’s Pizzeria on the famous Six Mile in 1946 when Gus and Connie made their first square-shaped pizza. Boom! From then on, the pizza world would never be the same.
    End point
    Hart Plaza, Hart Plaza 1, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48226
    The plaza opened in 1975 and since then has been the location for many festivals and special events. The big ring is Transcending which honors the “Working Men and Women Who Built Our City”.

    User ratings

    4.5 · Excellent(13 reviews)
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    Ease of access
    5.0

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