Iconic Foods of Detroit Tour
Overview
Get ready to walk, taste, and discover your way through the heart of the Motor City on this food tour. Over the course of three flavorful hours, you’ll sample Detroit’s most iconic eats while soaking up the stories and spirit of the city that created them.
From historic eateries to buzz-worthy newcomers, this fully-narrated tour brings Detroit’s food scene to life with every bite. Savor a slice of Detroit-style pizza, bite into a classic Coney dog, sip on local fizzy favorites, and indulge in sweet traditions of the Motor City – first at a local chocolatier and then at an iconic downtown restaurant.
On this must-do walking tour, your guide will share fascinating stories of the people and places behind the flavors, all while leading you past some of Detroit’s most recognizable landmarks and photo-worthy backdrops.
What's Included
- From sweet to savory, we have you covered with multiple stops to try Detroit's iconic foods.
- Coney Island Hot Dog
- Delicious Detroit-style Pizza
- Two mouth-watering desserts
- Taste some of Detroit's local "pop" flavors
Meeting Location
500 Griswold Street
Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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The Guardian Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Book Tower (pass by)
David Whitney Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parker's Alley
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Spirit of Detroit
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Joe Louis Monument
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campus Martius Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with significant food allergies.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-5618282P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- From sweet to savory, we have you covered with multiple stops to try Detroit's iconic foods.
- Coney Island Hot Dog.
- Delicious Detroit-style Pizza.
- Two mouth-watering desserts.
- Taste some of Detroit's local "pop" flavors.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic Foods of Detroit Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with significant food allergies.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Foods of Detroit Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- From sweet to savory, we have you covered with multiple stops to try Detroit's iconic foods.
- Coney Island Hot Dog
- Delicious Detroit-style Pizza
- Two mouth-watering desserts
- Taste some of Detroit's local "pop" flavors
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with significant food allergies.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
