Detroit Solo Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Detroit’s hidden gems, artistic alleys, and iconic landmarks. Discover the city’s rich history and vibrant culture at your own pace.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parker Street - 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.
What's Included
  • Virtual walk available post-tour
  • Smartphone-guided tour via WalknTours app
What's Not Included
  • No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app
Additional Information

Explore the hidden treasures, creative lanes, quirky eateries, historic buildings and exceptional parks of Detroit. Enjoy the freedom of moving at your own speed, alter the schedule according to your preference and take breaks whenever you want. This Self Guided Tour is guided by your smartphone on the WalknTours app. With technology so advanced,…

Location
Buddy's Pizza
Broadway Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angelika
Sep 26, 2024
Detroit walking tour - We enjoyed the walk and learn more about Detroit. Stopping app and starting later was a bit cumbersome. Otherwise it was fine.
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Kimberly_l
Sep 21, 2024
Great experience! - This was very easy to use... I was able to walk the city at my pace, including stops for cocktails along the way. It took me to areas that I may not have visited on my own, as well as city landmarks that are on everyone's list. Highly recommend!
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Sandra_g
Sep 12, 2024
Fun day, great tour - Great price, discovered some new places and felt it was quite informative. Highly recommend it! Can stop in the middle anytime for a drink, lunch or dinner. Continue where you left off.
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John_c
Sep 9, 2024
See Detroit - Easy to download the App and easy to follow. An enjoyable walking tour at your own pace. Great for families.
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Lissette_c
Aug 7, 2024
Enjoyable and great surprises. - Great introductory tour of downtown Detroit. I was very impressed with the Art Deco Guardian Building.
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Patrick
Jul 31, 2024
Guardians v. Tigers trip - This tour gave us a chance to discover downtown Detroit, we really enjoyed it and were surprised by how nice downtown Detroit is.
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Daveofaz
Jul 27, 2024
Great way to see a city and get some exercise! - I got to see things I would not have discovered on my own. Too bad it wasn't longer! Very easy to follow at my own pace. Price was reasonable, too
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V2274mllaurag
Jul 10, 2024
Worthwhile tour! - The instructions for download and access were thorough and the app was easy to use. However for some reason my husband was not successfully able to purchase/ load the tour so we listened together which was fine. The guide/narrator was pleasant, enthusiastic and provided easy to follow navigation. The walking tour hit highlights and some spots that we would not have found on our own. Overall this was a nice walking tour of Detroit and allows visitors a view of some of the architectural gems, parks and unique places. Would definitely use this tour app again!
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Jenn_w
Jun 29, 2024
High Value Tour - I really enjoyed The Cut. I'm not sure I would have found it ony own. Taking the time to scan the QR codes helped me find out about activities that are highly likely to have me returning to Detroit. The only thing I wish was that the Guardian Building had been a part of the tour.
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Krtman
Oct 5, 2024
Beautiful art deco architecture - The tour worked just fine by listening to it on my phone speaker for my wife and I, even in downtown traffic. The tour was mostly architectural but the art deco buildings were just amazing. You could enter several of them in the interiors have been maintained perfectly. The tour included other famous locations in downtown such as Joe Louis's statue. Pro: the directions and narration were perfect. The guide was well informed. The tour is a good way to learn about downtown Detroit which is quite vibrant. Con: The tour was a little short, it only briefly mentioned the Detroit River, for example, when the tour ended near it. The river would be a good stop.
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From $10
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).