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Private Detroit Highlights Tour | Up to 14 Guests

By Detroit Highlights: Motown to the Riverfront Tour
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Overview

Experience Detroit's rich culture, music history, architecture, and waterfront beauty on this private guided tour. Travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled Executive Ford Transit Shuttle as you explore Michigan Central, Corktown, the Detroit RiverWalk, Motown's musical legacy, and scenic Belle Isle. Your local Experience Host shares Detroit's history, culture, architecture, and remarkable comeback through engaging storytelling and scenic photo stops.

Tour Includes:
• Private tour for up to 14 guests
• Executive climate-controlled transportation
• Complimentary Downtown Detroit hotel pickup (advance request required)
• Detroit skyline and waterfront photo stops
• Belle Isle scenic views
• Flexible itinerary when possible
• 2–3 hour guided experience

Perfect for families, reunions, corporate groups, and visitors seeking a personalized introduction to the Motor City.

Activity location

  • Michigan Central Station
    • 2405 W Vernor Hwy
    • 48216-1515, Detroit, Michigan, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Michigan Central
    • 2001 15th Street
    • 48216, Detroit, Michigan, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    Detroit cultural and historical storytelling
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    Detroit skyline and waterfront photo stops
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    Executive climate-controlled transportation
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    Local Detroit Experience Host narration
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    Belle Isle scenic viewing experience
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    Detroit-themed music experience
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    Private small-group touring experience
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    Food and beverages
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    Gratuities (optional)
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    Admission fees to optional attractions
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    Personal expenses
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    Hotel pickup/drop-off unless otherwise arranged

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience includes light walking and periodic vehicle entry/exit during sightseeing stops.

Activity itinerary

Michigan Central Station

  • 10m
Begin your Detroit experience at the iconic Michigan Central Station in historic Corktown. Guests will enjoy views of Detroit’s restored architectural landmark while learning about the city’s remarkable comeback, history, and transformation before departing for the tour.

Motown Museum (Pass by)

Drive by the legendary Motown Museum, birthplace of the Motown sound and home to the early careers of artists like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson 5. While the museum undergoes expansion and renovation, guests will enjoy exterior views, photo opportunities, and guided storytelling about Detroit’s global impact on music and culture.

Detroit RiverFront

  • 20m
At the Detroit Riverwalk, travelers will step out to enjoy one of the city’s most scenic waterfront destinations. Guests will take a relaxed walk along the river’s edge with sweeping views of the Detroit skyline and the international waterfront across the river. Your guide will share stories about Detroit’s maritime history, the city’s transformation, and how the Riverwalk became a centerpiece of Detroit’s revitalization. Travelers will have time to take photos, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the energy of the riverfront as boats pass by and the city skyline frames the view. This stop offers a peaceful yet iconic moment of the tour—perfect for capturing memorable photos and seeing Detroit from one of its most beautiful vantage points.

Belle Isle Park

  • 20m
Enjoy a scenic stop at Belle Isle Park, one of Detroit’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Travelers will have time to walk, take photos, and enjoy panoramic views of the Detroit skyline and riverfront while learning about the island’s history, architecture, and cultural significance.

Location

Activity location

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    Michigan Central Station
    • 2405 W Vernor Hwy
    • 48216-1515, Detroit, Michigan, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Michigan Central
    • 2001 15th Street
    • 48216, Detroit, Michigan, United States

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