Preservation Detroit Walking Tours
Saturday Mornings at 10am | May through September
Select Weekdays at varied times | June through August
The 2024 Preservation Detroit tour season has come to an end! Thank you for joining us this year!
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As the city’s oldest preservation organization, we pride ourselves on the depth and historical accuracy of our tours. We also firmly believe in the power of Detroit’s stories to help historical preservation. Our guides are engaging, knowledgeable, and dedicated to showcasing the fascinating in every neighborhood, building, and person in Detroit’s rich history. For more info on individual tours and to purchase tickets, see below.
2024 Regular Pricing
$15 Members, seniors and students: advance purchase online only
$18 Non-Members: advance purchase online only
Discounted Season Pass
Purchase a tour pass and take all 4 of the regular Saturday morning tours we offer: Downtown, Midtown, Cultural Center, and Eastern Market! The cost for members is $50, non-members is $60. Please contact us at info@preservationdetroit.org for more info.
Downtown Detroit
Explore the plan for the city from the ground up. Way up! Historic high-rises, towering monuments, grand boulevards, parks and plazas are all part of this groundbreaking tour.
Midtown
On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, we explore Midtown, home to dramatic changes in recent years. From its days on the farm to today’s vibrant urban neighborhood, Midtown is full of distinctly Detroit stories.
Cultural Center
On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, we highlight the monumental gathering spaces of Detroit. Uncover the stories behind Detroit’s great cultural institutions as well as the Ferry Street neighborhood.
Eastern Market
Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of America’s oldest and largest outdoor farmers market as you walk among reminders of its 125-year history. Discover what makes Eastern Market’s past so fascinating!
2024 Summer Weekday Tour Series
Preservation Detroit's summer weekday walking tour season returned with over 13 weeks, June through August! Thank you for joining us! Stay tuned for the 2025 calendar of
On 5th Saturday dates each summer, we offer an in-depth look at a Cultural Center highlight through one of our Specialty Tours.
This year featured Yamasaki in the Cultural Center and Historic Ferry Street.
Info about our weekly walking tours:
Tickets for all tours must be purchased in advance. Advance ticket purchases are available through 6pm the night before the tour. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable. All tours take place rain or shine and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
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