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Detroit: Ghosts and Spirits Haunted Walking Tour

1. Detroit: Ghosts and Spirits Haunted Walking Tour

Uncover what lies behind the glimmer of innovation of Detroit on a ghost walking tour. Go beyond a long list of accolades, from its days as “Motor City” to the founding of Motown Records, and explore a dark and seedy shadow world as you visit 8 haunted locations with a guide. Dive deep into the darkest and most haunted corners of the city. Meet your guide at the Alhambra Building, where the ghost of a 1905 arsenic poisoning lingers. From there, wind through 7 other historic, haunted locations. Scan the Grey Ghost Pub for its namesake spirit and hear the gripping story of Houdini’s death. Then, visit one of the most haunted masonic temples in the country. Learn about the violent crimes, riots, and tragedies that once plagued Detroit and lent it the tag of “Murder Capital of the US”.

Detroit: Spirit and History Self Guided Audio Tour

2. Detroit: Spirit and History Self Guided Audio Tour

Experience the spirit and history of Detroit on a self-guided audio tour. See the historical buildings and statues like The Guardian Building, Campus Martius Park, Penobscot Building, and more with the magic of an audio guide. You will receive the download instructions after booking. Download the app and start the tour with your mobile phone as your guide. Start your tour at a famous pizza shop on Broadway, and have a chance to grab a slice of pizza before spending some time in the city. See the golden era buildings and hear interesting stories of the city. Visit the famous like Joe Louis Statue, The Kern's Clock, Parkers Alley, etc. You'll hear stories about the artistic rise of the city and the inventors of the famous Detroit-style pizza. Stroll through the artistic alleyways of the city and discover the hidden gems and historic spots. Explore the city with a smartphone GPS navigated audio tour at your own pace and schedule.

Detroit: Architectural Beauty and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

3. Detroit: Architectural Beauty and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Whether you're a visitor or a local, you'll be surprised at the variety of attractions there are in Detroit. Take a trip through the city to learn about its diverse musical culture, its influence on the Motown genre, and the rich history of iconic sites, such as the Fox Theater and Fisher Building. Join your local guide on an informative journey through Detroit's less popular attractions and historical gems. Stop at locations such as the Fisher Building, Fox Theater, the Motown Museum, and the site of a recent Super Bowl, to hear the story behind each of them. Walk through the beautifully manicured Belle Isle, with its lush gardens and outstanding views of the city from the water. Explore how the city has influenced and increased the popularity of musical genres like Motown and techno, as well as jazz, hip-hop, rock, and punk.

Detroit: Scavenger Hunt Adventure Self-Guided City Game

4. Detroit: Scavenger Hunt Adventure Self-Guided City Game

Discover Detroit with a self-guided photo scavenger hunt using your smartphone. Solve riddles and challenges to complete on the scavenger hunt app and see the sights of the city as you complete the accompanied challenges to get points. You'll have a remote host that will be communicating with you during your game via a chat feature on the app if you need help or have a question. They can also give you hints and additional *mystery* challenges! Find all the items, earn your way to the top of the leaderboard, and more importantly, have fun with family and friends! Discover the major sights of the city and explore downtown in a fun and interactive way.

Detroit: Private Scavenger Hunts

5. Detroit: Private Scavenger Hunts

Gather your friends, family, colleagues, and kids, we’ve got an adventure in store for you. Feeling competitive? Divide into multiple teams and race against the clock to be crowned the winner. Or unite as one team to beat our leaderboard - the choice is yours! Select a game in your chosen city and we’ll add up to three personalized challenges as per your request. All you need is a charged smartphone with a camera, GPS, and internet access. Mind-boggling missions and creative clues will guide you through the city, taking you on a tour of hidden gems and bucket list locations. Online scavenger hunts are the ultimate team builder. Show off your artistic, communication and problem-solving skills with unlimited opportunities to break the ice. Your host will cheer you on as you go, awarding plenty of points before the highest scorers win.

Detroit: Segway Tour Strait to the Point

6. Detroit: Segway Tour Strait to the Point

Explore the Detroit Riverfront and downtown on a Segway tour. Ride along the Dequindre Cut, a bike path, and see the Renaissance Center, GM World HQ, and Hart Plaza. After a thorough training and practice session on your Segway PT, head to the Dequindre Cut, a 2-mile beneath-grade rail line turned bike path, where you can gain riding experience without the worry of vehicles. Continue to Milliken State Park on the Riverfront. Take a break at Cullen Plaza, the hub of the RiverWalk, then move on to the Renaissance Center/GM World HQ, and Hart Plaza, the main civic plaza in the city. The second half of this route is into downtown, with some traffic, street-crossing, pedestrians, bikes, and scooters. Amongst the tall buildings, stop at the Spirit of Detroit and the Point of Origin before rolling back the sidewalk on Gratiot, one of the city's spoke streets.

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3.8
(12 reviews)

I grew up in Detroit and came back after many years away. Dildora was so informative and gave a wonderful history lesson about the history of Detroit. The architecture is incredible but Dildora brought it to life. Highly recommend

Diladora, our tour guide was exceptionally well informed and enthusiastic and exceeded all of our expectations for what the tour should be. Highly recommended!

Dildora was an excellent guide . She knows the history of Detroit and made it very interesting. Wonderful restaurant recommendations.

Dildora was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide sharing the architectural hidden gems of Detroit and its history.

Well paced, attentive to the needs of the participants, and VERY informative! I would highly recommend this tour.