Downtown & Beyond Bus Tour
Saturdays, 11AM - 1PM
Let’s start with an important disclaimer: Detroit is a city that may shock and surprise you. From the stunning natural landscape of Belle Isle Park, the largest island city park in the United States, to the bustling melting pot of food vendors at Eastern Market, we’ll explore some of this city’s most awe-inspiring and enduring destinations. The route will pass through Detroit’s central neighborhoods, including Downtown, East Riverfront, Midtown, New Center, and Eastern Market. Excited? Curious? Ready to geek out? So are we.
Tour begins promptly at 11am. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us before reserving tickets.
Art & Architecture Walking Tour
Fridays, 12PM - 1PM
Wednesdays, 5PM - 6PM
Detroit is a city rich in history, grand buildings and vibrant art surrounding public places. Walk with Detroit Experience Factory & PureDetroit through the downtown area as we explore some of the great contributions of prolific architects and emerging artists.
On this one-hour tour, we’ll travel through The Belt, step inside One Campus Martius, wave to the Spirit of Detroit and end our tour at the PureDetroit shop inside the grandeur of the majestic Guardian Building.
These tours are made possible with support from Bank of America and your donations.
For groups of 10 or more, please contact us before reserving tickets.
Best of Downtown Walking Tour
Saturdays, 2PM - 4PM
Billions of dollars in development have happened along the Woodward Corridor in recent years and Downtown is at the epicenter of it all. On this tour you’ll see all the major developments as well as unique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants and recently renovated residential options. New Addition! See downtown filming locations of Batman v Superman.
You’ll also see some of Detroit’s great historical spots and its world renowned architecture.
Depending on the tour we will either walk for the entirety or utilize the People Mover, so please dress accordingly.
Highlights include:
• Campus Martius Park
• Guardian Building
• Theater District
• Second Baptist Church/Greektown
• The New Paradise Valley District
• Lofts at Merchants Row Development
These tours are made possible with support from Bank of America and your donations.
Tour begins promptly at 2pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us before reserving tickets.
Upcoming Bar Tours
Summer Kick Off Bar Tour
May 6th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Eastern Market Bar Tour
May 21st, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cass Corridor Bar Tour
June 11th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Patio Bar Tour
July 30th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Rivertown Bar Tour
August 13th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Art Center Bar Tour
Aug 26, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Summer Tour Schedule
Monday
- Downtown Art & Architecture Walking Tour - Free, 6 p.m.
Tuesday
- Discover the Riverfront - Free, 12 p.m.
Wednesday
Beyond Downtown Walking Tours - Free, 6 p.m.
- Cultural Center - First Wednesday
- Corktown - Second Wednesdays
- Cultural Center - Third Wednesdays
- New Center - Fourth Wednesdays
- Livernois - Fifth Wednesday
Thursday
- Tasting Tour - $15, 6 p.m.
Third Thursdays
Friday
- Downtown Art & Architecture Walking Tour - Free, 12 p.m.
Bar Tours - $15
Saturday
Beyond Downtown Bus Tour - $30, 11 a.m.
- Downtown and Beyond Bus Tour - First Saturdays
- Special Tours - Second Saturdays
- Downtown and Beyond Bus Tour - Third Saturdays
- Neighborhood Bus Tours - Fourth Saturdays
- Best of Downtown Walking Tour - Free, 2 p.m.
- Art in the Market - $15, 4 p.m.
Sunday
- Strolling Supper - $50, 5 p.m.
Second Sundays - Detroit Bikes & Sights - $30, 2 p.m.
Fourth Saturdays (bike included)