Spring means things are sprouting, being planted, and people are moving more. Plenty of spring tours in Detroit are now available! Explore the city with a fresh eye as you can never learn too much about a city even if you’ve lived there your whole life. Did you know that the award-winning Detroit History Tours is celebrating 300 years of stories? Not to mention, it’s proudly 100% woman-owned. Now’s your chance to be guided through the beautiful architecture and go on an unforgettable adventure brewing with hidden history.
Detroit has a continual thread of stories to share through creative means, especially when it comes to tours. Visitors & locals alike find pleasure in being guided through immersive experiences that allow room for roaming with curiosity.
Detroitisit rounded up a unique list of new and beloved classics. Check out these awesome spring tours in Detroit geared towards adults. Get to know the city better and impress whoever you go with!
JUNE 30TH, 1953. FIRST CHEVROLET CORVETTE WENT INTO PRODUCTION, PHOTO @DETROITHISTORYTOURS ON INSTAGRAM
MILWAUKEE JUNCTION: AN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Dates & Times:
Saturday, March 30th, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
First up on this list of spring tours in Detroit 2024 is essentially an ode to the Motor City. With so much automotive heritage and revolutionary culture, the American automobile industry lives on through the continuous contributions held in the streets and factories of Detroit. Take a trip down memory lane, remembering the Big Three and the now remnants of innovation. Detroit History Tours invites you to embark on an hour and a half walking tour down the cherished Piquette Avenue, where automotive history truly had its take-off. Price is $31.30/person. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.
CAMPUS MARTIUS IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT 1835, PHOTO @DETROITHISTORYTOURS ON INSTAGRAM
DASTARDLY DETROIT: A SPOOKY DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
“Spooky season” may be over, but there’s always room for a little fright in your life. Grab your walking shoes and get ready for three upcoming opportunities to roam the city. Experience The City On The Strait: a plot of earth stretching back 8 millennia as inhabited land, and 3 centuries since its French founding as Fort Pontchartrain, du Detroit. Don’t miss this 90-minute walking tour where you’ll discover the governor’s lost body, thrice moved, and reburied a mere four times. Explore the dark side of history! This tour is $31 and departs from the GM Plaza Promenade. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. JUNE 1963 “WALK TO FREEDOM”, PHOTO @DETROITHISTORYTOURS ON INSTAGRAM
BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD: DETROIT IN THE CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR
Dates & Times:
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Celebrate a new month with a new outlook on the town! Next up on this list of spring tours in Detroit is a trip back to the time of battlefields. Let freedom ring with an intriguing look into Detroit’s Civil War history. Detroit and the Union joined forces to end slavery. Not to mention, Detroit was a critical stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn something new during this special 2-hour, 1.5-mile journey through Detroit’s Civil War history. A major highlight includes the launch site of a commandeered merchant vessel turned Confederate raider. From riots & continuous division to the unification of enslaved people, Detroit played a pivotal role in fighting for freedom. Tickets are $35. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.
DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER TOURS, PHOTO @NEWDETROITTOURS ON INSTAGRAM
ART, HISTORY, ODDITIES OF THE DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER
This list of spring tours in Detroit 2024 wouldn’t be complete without deep-diving into The Detroit People Mover. This elevated automated people mover system on a one-way loop through the heart of the city is a constant conversation worth exploring further. After all, the round-trip is only 14 minutes. On this hour-and-a-half tour, you’ll witness the bountiful artwork that was included in the 13 stations after one woman’s successful quest to save Detroit from identical stations. Did you know that the train originally ran clockwise? Click HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.
ACTVIST, GRACE LEE BOGGS, PHOTO @DETROITHISTORYTOURS ON INSTAGRAM
WILD WOMEN OF DETROIT BUS TOUR
Date & Time:
Friday, April 12th, 2024 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
If you’re willing to spend a little extra money on Detroit tours, then this may be a great option for you! This upcoming one-day-only event is a not-to-miss opportunity. Detroit was founded in 1701 by the French explorer and adventurer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe sieur de Cadillac. However, it was his wife Marie who was at the helm of deciding on the town’s original layout. During this three-and-a-half-hour bus tour, discover several historic women from Madam Cadillac to Motown greats, prostitutes to murderers, cults to saints and so much more. On this tour, you’ll also enjoy drinks at one of Detroit’s historic bars. Gentlemen are more than welcome! Tickets are $52. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your tickets.
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