Experience the flavors of Detroit on this Downtown Detroit Food Tour, a guided walk through the heart of Motor City that blends iconic eats with rich local history. From classic comfort foods to Detroit originals, this experience highlights the dishes that define the city’s culinary identity while showcasing the vibrant downtown streets where industry, culture, and community shaped its legacy.

As the tour unfolds, discover how Detroit evolved from a booming industrial powerhouse to a city in the midst of a modern revival, with each stop offering insight into the people and cultures behind its most beloved foods. Expect a mix of savory staples, sweet treats, and local favorites, all paired with engaging stories about the city’s past and present. This Detroit food tour delivers a straightforward, immersive way to explore Motown through its most memorable flavors.

Tour Highlights:

•  Start at a famous downtown landmark and get introduced to Detroit’s history
• Try a local favorite dish at a classic pub
• Learn about the city’s iconic hot dog rivalry and taste a Coney dog
• Walk through downtown while exploring Detroit’s history and revival
• Stop for a sweet treat at a hidden local favorite
• Enjoy a classic Detroit-style float drink
• Taste Detroit-style pizza, a signature local staple
• End in Greektown with a traditional Mediterranean pastry

Sample Tasting Menu:

• Corned Beef Egg Rolls
• Coney Island Hot Dog
• Boston Cooler
• Detroit Style Pizza
• Baklava
• Our delicious Secret Dish

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome
• Health limitations: There will be around 45 mins of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. Total distance walking is about one mile. The guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children are welcome and those under the age of 2 are free. Strollers are welcome. 
• Individuals with disabilities: This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Dietary restrictions: Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, this tour is unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• What’s included: Multiple food tastings at local establishments and guided tour through historic neighborhoods
• Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times, as well as up to 12 other guests.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket
• Photo/ video: You can take your own photos.
• Gratuity: Gratuity is not included but appreciated.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Rain or shine the experience will be running
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes in advance
• Parking: Public street or garage parking is available in the area.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• What to bring:
  • Water bottle recommended
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Phones and cameras are allowed
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but restroom stops may be available during the tour

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.