Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City
Description
Dive into Detroit’s downtown soul on a flavorful walking food tour guided by genuine city storytellers. Explore the heart of Motor City—from Greektown to historic landmarks—as you enjoy 6+ iconic tastings that tell the story of Detroit’s culinary comeback. Indulge in corned beef egg rolls, sample rival Coney Island hot dogs, cool off with a Detroit original Boston Cooler float, savor a slice of Detroit-style pizza, treat yourself to a Greektown pastry, and uncover our chef’s exclusive Secret Dish with a local twist. Every stop pairs delicious bites with compelling stories—from immigrant roots to renaissance neighborhoods—offering a warm and authentic taste of Detroit you won’t find on your own.
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Itinerary
Our tour stops in front of this striking monument to the spirit of the people of Detroit.
See the famous "The Fist" monument that welcomes visitors to Downtown Detroit. It honors native boxer, Joe "The Fist' Louis!
Visit the striking lobby of the Guardian Building with it's Art Deco features and stunning mosaics.
Pass through the "Field of Mars" park in the center of Downtown Detroit, a popular gathering point for Detroiters and visitors alike.
Pass through the cities art-filled alleys and see the incredible murals by local and international artists.
Enjoy two tasty bites in the Greek neighborhood of Detroit.
Pass by the towering monument to Michigan's Soldier and Sailor's who served in battles overseas.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(63)
The food tour was a great food tour. Jim did an awesome job and kept everything engaging. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is a foodie and would like to learn more about Detroit.
We’re so pleased you decided to join us. The best part of Secret Food Tours is getting to share the city with people who are curious enough to look beyond the obvious. We hope to see you again!
Jim was a great guide. He had extensive knowledge about the city and we really enjoyed the tour. The food was awesome and more than we could eat. Great job Jim!
It was great to meet you! Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your time in the city. We'd love to see you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Jim sent us a text reminder the morning of our tour. The meeting spot was the Spirit of Detroit statue and was easy to find. He met us at the statue right at 11:30am as we was running a little late. We checked in and started promptly. Unfortunately, so did the karaoke behind us. So it was a little difficult to hear Jim while we were at the statue. If you have never done one of these tours, the guide goes over the history of the city your in, the areas you walk through and the food you are going to enjoy. A couple of my siblings were not aware of this and joked if there was actually food on this food tour as it took about 30 minutes to get to the first spot. This didn't bother me, just a heads up. I can't recommend upgrading to the drink package. For $44/person its extremely over priced for only 2 drinks, a cocktail and a beer. There should have been a third drink in the middle of the tour for this price. We had a discount code, but it didn't apply to the drink package, only the tour. Avoid the markup and just buy your drink directly from the establishment while there. I enjoyed learning about a place I had never been by a local and tasting the local food along the way. Jim was a good guide & I would recommend this tour.
We were pleased to have you with us. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We look forward to hosting you again!
Jim was a great tour guide! Having grown up in the city, he obviously had a lot to say about it history, the good times and the bad,over both the last few decades,l and since the City‘s birth. The food stops were all excellent, and well-timed along the route, and he asked at the beginning if we all minded the tour running over since he always had a lot to say- no one disapproved.
Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours! Your review is appreciated, and we're glad you took the time to share it. We hope to see you again.
Our tour guide Jim was engaging, accommodating, and knowledgeable! All three generations of our family had a fun afternoon enjoying great food choices and learning so much about our hometown!
Thank you for your kind words! Everyone at Secret Food Tours will enjoy reading your review, and we hope to see you again soon.
Great experience. Actually doing it Again today July 22 2026. There is a lot of walking so be prepared
Thank you for being with us! Your review reflects the kind of connection we hope every guest leaves with, and we're grateful you shared it. We'd be delighted to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Carolyn was a great guide - lots of good historical information, helpful info for visiting other attractions in the city, and good stories about the places we visited. We really enjoyed all the food, too. Good choice of places with good pizza, coney dogs, baklava, and a Boston cooler float. The popcorn shop was a bit odd, but the popcorn was good (one bag for two people). And even though we had to reschedule with late notice, Viator and the tour provider worked with us to find an alternate date (die to weather and medical issues).
It was wonderful to have you with us! We're glad you took the time to share your experience, and we'd love to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Jim was an excellent guide whose knowledge was insightful and plentiful. The food was also awesome at every stop!
Your review is genuinely appreciated. Knowing you enjoyed every part of the tour is the kind of feedback that means the most to our team. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Jim did a great job at sharing the history of the city. We ate at several Detroit restaurants and a few surprises along the way. We loved it!
It was a pleasure having you with us. Finding local favorites is truly one of the best parts of exploring somewhere new. We hope you'll discover another city with Secret Food Tours!
We had a great tour with Jim. It was so much fun to have a history tour from a local that meshed with the yummy food stops. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for your kind words! Your review paints a wonderful picture of a day well spent exploring the city. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again the next time you're in town.
