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: 1 day learn more
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, travelers often equate the experience to walking alongside Rick Steve’s.

Detroit is a city experiencing rejuvenation. Although it was a different city not too long ago, it’s now prospering and the Detroit locals are cultivating a culture that is genuinely reflective of D Town. Witness the transformation of Detroit, and comprehend how its history altered global history.

The expedition commences from Buddy’s on Broadway, the birthplace of Detroit Style Pizza. So, seize the opportunity to savor a slice, and let’s kick-start the adventure.

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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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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Iloveicies
May 27, 2024
Captivating! - This app tour was easy to use. Well timed and up to date with walking directions. Seemed to realize for example that you couldn’t cross on one side of the street due to construction. Narrator was excellent and we were captivated by Detroit! One suggestion would be that they mention that you can find a people mover stop nearby after the end of the tour, and then take it back to where you started.
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Candace_h
May 25, 2024
Tourin the D - I had a friend come in from Europe and I wanted to show him our city and I was thoroughly impressed with the tour. I’m from here, but I also saw things that I have never seen before. It was great!
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Hope_m
Mar 17, 2024
The directions were very... - The directions were very easy to navigate. I have a hard time walking due to a recent injury but I had no problems with this walking tour. A fun walk thru a beautiful part of the city.
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Diana_g
Mar 31, 2024
Parks and Buildings with Uncomfortable Walking paths. - The statues and Guardian Building were great sights for us! The young men drinking beer and smoking pot with crushed cans around them, music blasting as we tried to enjoy the parks were not comfortable.
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Floyd_l
Apr 11, 2024
A bit of a Scam - Could not log in . Would not recognize my email address . [email protected] . Total waste of time and $. I suggest you review the process and allow .ca individuals to be able to log in . Were people too.
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