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Discover the heart and soul of Detroit with personalized small-group tours that take you beyond the downtown core. Led by educators and retired police officers, these tours provide unique insights into the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, historic schools, and cultural landmarks. Delve into the community's pride and resilience while sampling local favorites at neighborhood eateries. Each themed experience, whether exploring Detroit diverse communities or engaging with local residents, fosters meaningful conversations and authentic interactions. These tours offer a deeper understanding of Detroit’s rich heritage and everyday life through the eyes of those who truly know it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up directly from your hotel or residential location.
Itinerary
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1Detroit
Jefferson-Chalmers – Riverfront and Jazz Roots Belle Isle State Park Talk about the neighborhood’s jazz/blues heritage and cultural revival.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Detroit
Lunch at a local Coney Island sampling food items unique to those from Detroit. Lunch is included in tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Heidelberg Project
. Historic Black Bottom / Paradise Valley Visit the area where Hastings Street once thrived. Storytelling: African American businesses, jazz clubs, displacement, and legacy. Contrast old Black Bottom with modern development.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Detroit
Southwest Detroit (Mexicantown) – Food and Murals Guided walk along Bagley Street, explore Mexicantown murals. There is time to stop and shop. Stop at local bakery for a sweet treat. Storytelling: immigration, culture, and today’s thriving Latino community.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Detroit
University District, Palmer Woods, and Boston Edison District (Affluent Neighborhoods) Palmer Woods: Historic mansions, tree-lined boulevards, legacy of Detroit’s upper/middle-class Black families. University & Boston Edison District: Architectural gems, strong neighborhood associations, beautiful homes. Storytelling: Black professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs who made these areas thrive. Photo stop: In front of various iconic homes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Detroit
Livernois Avenue of Fashion (Black Business District) Once the hub of Black-owned businesses during segregation — today, a revived corridor of fashion, food, and culture. This is time you can get to shop on your own. Stops could include but are not limited to: Detroit Pizza Bar (Black-owned restaurant, community anchor). Good Cakes and Bakes (popular bakery featured on national TV). Art galleries & boutiques run by Detroit entrepreneurs. Storytelling: Civil Rights era, Detroit’s Black economic power, and today’s entrepreneurial spirit.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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