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You’re in good hands with a local company that’s been showing visitors the magnificent Motor City for five years, previously known as Hometown History Tours. While our name has changed, our commitment to providing top-notch guides and customer...more

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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1420 Washington Blvd, Suite 301, Detroit, MI 48226-1718

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+1 313-757-1283

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LolaNYC1

New York City, New York

143

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great walking tour

Nancy took us on a walking tour, which included the Q Train and the People Mover. We covered a lot of territory! Nancy is enthusiastic and extremely proud to share her city with visitors and we enjoyed it all!

Thank LolaNYC1

Thank you LolaNYC! So glad you enjoyed the tour and your visit to Detroit. I know Nancy enjoyed showing you both around.

AmeliaP773

Mount Clemens, Michigan

83

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Notorious 313 Midtown Unmasked tour

I love history, crime and ghost story tours. They're so much fun and a good way to enjoy a great place like Detroit. Detroit may have its struggles but its a great city filled with a lot of fascinating history. I went on the Midtown...More

Thank AmeliaP773

Hi Amelia, Was so nice to see you and Laura again this year for a walk on the sinister side. Glad you enjoyed the Notorious 313 Midtown Unmasked tour. Look forward to seeing you both again.

ramonajane

USA

207

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

a FANTASTIC way to spend your time in Detroit

My partner and I spent three hours exploring Detroit in early September with our superb guide Nancy and four other tour-goers. So glad we did - it was an excellent experience! Our fellow tourists were a fun bunch and we laughed a lot together. Nancy...More

Thank ramonajane

Thank you Ramonajane for such a lovely review. We're so glad we could make this tour happen for you and that you and your partner and other guests enjoyed it!

Handballjim

228

Reviewed October 7, 2018 via mobile

Our Tour of Detroit Was Fantastic

Karin was our guide for a four hour private van tour for 6 people. Karin was terrific from the initial planning through the entire day of our tour. We saw the revitalized waterfront, the new and growing retail and nightlife of downtown, the changing industrial...More

Thank Handballjim

Thank you Handballjim for the great review. It was a pleasure working with you in setting up your trip and showing your group around. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your visit went well too.

Nina W

Detroit, Michigan

2

Reviewed October 6, 2018 via mobile

Favs and Flavs

This tour was perfectly planned and well orchestrated! Nancy is the bomb.com - hands down! Fun times!

Thank Nina W

It was a pleasure working with you Nina. I'm so glad your group of family and friends enjoyed their Detroit Dine Around tour. We think Nancy is the "bomb.com" too.

B7177KAsharons

Columbia, Maryland

5

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Good tour of downtown Detroit

Robin had lots of interesting info about Detroit. She showed us historical buildings, led us up to the top of a parking garage for a view of the skyline, pointed out sculptures, and more.

Thank B7177KAsharons

Thank you Sharon for this nice review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Robin.

Jackie M

Windsor, Canada

62

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Great storytelling

Really enjoyed this tour and the care the tour group took to make it an interactive and realistic experience.

Thank Jackie M

Thank you Jackie! It was our pleasure to have you both on our tour. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Give me a call! Let's explore Windsor's UGRR history.

Darius N

Miami, Florida

1

Reviewed September 20, 2018

Don't hesitate!

Spent Wednesday afternoon, 9/19/18, with Nancy. Have taken tours in many cities and Nancy ranks with the best. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Very considerate and accommodating given I am dealing with a foot injury. I highly recommend City Tour Detroit and Nancy.

Thank Darius N

Thank you for your lovely review of the private walking tour your booked. Glad to hear Nancy ranks with the best of guides. She enjoyed showing you around.

luceaw

Ripon

72

Reviewed September 19, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Walking tour

A really interesting insight into Detroit. Not been there before and Tom really made us feel part of this city that has so much to offer.

Thank luceaw

Thank you luceaw for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your tour. Tom will be pleased to read this.

jennifernozicka

Detroit, Michigan

2

Reviewed September 17, 2018

See the D with Tom the firefighter

Tom was a nice tour guide and had a deep knowledge about the city, coming from his firefighter experience. We saw some unique corners of the city which we would've missed without him. Things the tour could improve were first of all that the tour...More

Thank jennifernozicka

Thank you Jennifer for your review. We appreciate your honest feedback and will definitely use your comments as a training tool.

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duwaund

Where to meet

August 14, 2018|

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Tour departures vary upon tours but primarily depart from a downtown location. All information is provided in your booking departure or tour descriptions found on our web page.

Nima W

How do I book this tour? Can you send me website for booking? Nima

June 14, 2018|

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Hi Nima, you can call us at number supplied in previous comment (313) 757-1283 or google City Tour Detroit and our website will show up. You can book directly from website. Thanks for asking!

taytay139

how do we find prices we are thinking about coming to Detroit in june and would like to get some prices of things to do.

May 3, 2018|

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I'd recommend starting with a tour. Our guides can advise your on other things to see or do. Please visit our website for times and prices. Motown Museum, DIA, Ford Piquette Plant, Charles Wright Museum, Belle Isle are just... More