Iconic Foods of Detroit Tour

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About this activity

Get ready to walk, taste, and discover your way through the heart of the Motor City on this food tour. Over the course of three flavorful hours, you’ll sample Detroit’s most iconic eats while soaking up the stories and spirit of the city that created them.

From historic eateries to buzz-worthy newcomers, this fully-narrated tour brings Detroit’s food scene to life with every bite. Savor a slice of Detroit-style pizza, bite into a classic Coney dog, sip on local fizzy favorites, and indulge in sweet traditions of the Motor City – first at a local chocolatier and then at an iconic downtown restaurant.

On this must-do walking tour, your guide will share fascinating stories of the people and places behind the flavors, all while leading you past some of Detroit’s most recognizable landmarks and photo-worthy backdrops.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Detroit Food & City Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Adults (11–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: From sweet to savory, we have you covered with multiple stops to try Detroit's iconic foods.
Included: Coney Island Hot Dog
Included: Delicious Detroit-style Pizza
Included: Two mouth-watering desserts
Included: Taste some of Detroit's local "pop" flavors

Itinerary

The Guardian Building

15 min

We will begin and end our time together at the foremost art deco skyscraper in the United States. Known as the "Cathedral of Finance," this historic building is truly stunning.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Book Tower is one of Detroit’s unique landmarks—an ornate, photo-worthy skyscraper now revived as a vibrant hub of dining, living, and culture.
Stop 3

5 min

A beautifully restored Beaux-Arts building that you must see and learn what it was then and is today.
Stop 4

10 min

This activated alley with unique shops will be a "sweet" spot for us to visit.
The Spirit of Detroit

5 min

The Spirit of Detroit Plaza is an insta-worthy picture stop.
Joe Louis Monument

3 min

The Joe Louis Monument—“The Fist”—is a bold, must-see Detroit landmark honoring the boxing legend’s power and legacy in the city.
Campus Martius Park

5 min

Let us share the story of Campus Martius - a place that has been voted the Number 1 Public Square in America.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Enter the Guardian Building and go to the Promenade level. Check in at the Detroit Food & City Tour Gift Shop.

End point

Enter the Guardian Building and go to the Promenade level. Check in at the Detroit Food & City Tour Gift Shop.

Using your ticket

Please show your print or digital ticket at check-in.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.