Downtown Detroit Art & Architecture Walking Tour

660 Woodward Avenue,Detroit MI 48226

22 August, 2021

Description

Join a local guide and explore some of the great contributions of both prolific architects and emerging artists. From art deco skyscrapers & modernist masterpieces to large scale sculptures & non-traditional canvases Downtown Detroit is full of jaw-dropping art & architecture. On this two-hour tour, you’ll explore some of the great contributions of both prolific architects and emerging artists while our expert guide puts it all in context along the way. You’ll visit The Belt Art Alley, see the works of some of the nation's most influential Black artists, discuss the Spirit of Detroit and experience the grandeur of the majestic Guardian Building. Whether you’ve lived in Detroit your whole life or are visiting for the first time, this tour will show you why Detroit is the only city in the U.S. to be named a UNESCO City of Design. Total Walking Distance = ~1.5 miles ENCOURAGED: Masks are encouraged for non-COVID vaccinated participants. CHECK-IN: The tour begins promptly at starting time, please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour and check in with your guide who will be wearing a blue Detroit Experience Factory t-shirt or scarf. TICKETING: No need to print your ticket. Arrive a few minutes early to check-in and give the guide your name. That's it! If your plans change and you can't make it, please cancel your booking to open up your spot to another participant. Have a group of 10 or more? Try booking a custom tour or contact our office at 313.962.4590 for accommodations. Children ages 5 and under are welcome free of charge when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For more information, visit our FAQ: detroitexperiencefactory.org/faq Detroit Experience Factory is a nonprofit that uses immersive storytelling to educate locals and visitors about Detroit's people, places and projects. DXF has taken more than 130,000 people on experiential tours of Detroit since we were founded in 2006.