Iconic Foods of Detroit Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Guardian Building

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Book Tower (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Spirit of Detroit

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Joe Louis Monument

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

    3 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Campus Martius Park

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with significant food allergies.
Supplied by Detroit Food & City Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

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