| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Detroit, Michigan, must-see sights and activities: Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, walking tours, and specialty museum attractions.
Urban Growth in Detroit
Detroit, the largest city in the state of Michigan, was settled in 1701 by French colonists. It was the first European settlement above tidewater in North America. Founded as a New France fur trading post, it began to expand during the 19th century with U.S. settlement around the Great Lakes.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City — Detroit Ghost Tour
Join us on a captivating journey with Detroit's top-rated Ghost Tour, where the supernatural blends seamlessly with the city's rich history.
Day 2: Explore the Undiscovered Beauty of Detroit
Whether you're visiting Detroit for the first time or have lived in the Metro Detroit area for years, you'll be amazed. Many people overlook Detroit's charm and impressive buildings, but there is a lot to explore if you know where to go. This Detroit Architecture Walking Tour takes you to well-known areas and hidden gems to see some of the city's architectural must-sees, like Hart Plaza's Horace E. Dodge Fountain. Plus, you'll even access buildings where entry is exclusive to this tour.
Day 3: Motown Museum
A historic music museum chronicling the legacy of Motown, with interactive exhibits in the original recording studio. It showcases memorabilia and offers insights into iconic artists and the label's founder.
Detroit Institute of Arts
An art museum housing a vast collection that spans the globe and history, highlighted by the Diego Rivera murals. Features include the tranquil Kresge Court for dining and a wide array of masterpieces.
Detroit is an amazing destination for your next weekend getaway. If exploring is your thing, hop on a bike and meet new friends on the Slow Roll bike tour. You'll gain a unique perspective on the city, and the slow pace is perfect for all skill levels.
And while you may not think of Detroit as wine country, the newly opened Detroit Vineyards is one of the country's largest urban wineries, crafting superior wines right in the heart of the city.
Grab your glass and make a toast to the weekend.
Detroit History Tours
Offers a wide range of highly rated narrated bus, walking, and boat tours exploring the city's 300+ year history, architecture, and culture, including specialized options like the "Detroit Classics Food Tour." Tours operate seven days a week, covering topics from Motown to architectural landmarks.
Detroit History Tours also offers, among many others, "The Detroit Classics Food Tour," a three-hour progressive-style dining experience. In collaboration with the Detroit Historical Museum, they offer "Detroit's Big 3" architecture tours, which explore the city's automotive history. Other options include haunted, mobster, and holiday-themed tours.
The Detroit Bus Company
Features the "Welcome to Detroit" tour, an immersive experience covering downtown architecture, public art, and landmark sites.
Classic Restos Tours with Fletch
Offers a specialized 2025 tour focused on Detroit's automotive history, including visits to private car collections.
Private Charters & Group Tours
Detroit also provides private, narrated motorcoach tours for groups of 7 to 52 guests, with options for custom itineraries, including tours of the renovated Michigan Central Station.
