Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
The Spirit of Detroit
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!
Options
Small Group Detroit Food Tour
Small Group Tour : Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Detroit in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Tour Upgrade
Private Detroit Food Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Detroit for only you and your group
What‘s Included
Our exclusive Secret Dish
Crispy corned beef egg rolls
Sweet, flaky Greektown baklava
Iconic Detroit Coney Island hot dog
Refreshing Boston Cooler float
Classic Detroit-style deep-dish pizza
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History tour
ssokocat,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim had so much information on the history of Detroit!! Very interesting!
It focuses mostly on the...
Matt W,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It focuses mostly on the history and architecture of Detroit's downtown. It's very interesting and well done but may catch some off guard, being a food tour.
Cool Tour
Sean D,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour, tasty food, Kaleb was great. Always nice to meet people from around the country. Detroit’s a cool spot.
Wonderful Experience of Detroit
Ronald G,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide Jim did a wonderful job in sharing so many details about Detroit and its history. This trip exceeded our expectations in many ways. Ron and Diana Gardner
Highly recommend this tour and Jim, the guide
Luther Kerry W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best food tours we have done. Learned all about the history and architecture of the city from Jim. A Detroit native, he is perfect for this tour. In addition, the food portion of the tour did not disappoint. Portions were very generous, and the food was delicious. If you have an opportunity to take this tour, you will not be disappointed.
Detroit food tour
V3021YYjohnk,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was excellent. His knowledge of the history of the city was extremely interesting.
Great walking event and...
Tonette M,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great walking event and very educational. Our guide was knowledgeable. The food tasting was delish just wished each person received their own bag of popcorn which was the secret item of our event.
Eating our way through Detroit
Tami M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carolyn was a delightful tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the city and we had some delicious food stops. Would highly recommend!
Jim is a fantastic tour guide
Steven W,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim is a fantastic guide who enthusiastically shares his knowledge and love of Detroit. The food stops gave us a great overview of food offerings in Detroit.
Food was good, tour was meh.
Ciera R,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00-Told to show up at 11:15 and the tour guide would have an orange umbrella. She walked up at exactly 11:30, no orange umbrella. Not a big deal, but worth noting. -One person was late so we had to chase him down/find him. -Structure of the tour was basically just walking spot to spot, I think everything was within a quarter mile of each other, just zip zagging around and taking side streets. -The food itself was good. Rueben rolls were our favorite. -Tour guide was hard to hear any time she did share any facts. When she did, they were pretty surface level. -Hard to connect with tour guide. Overall, it was fine. Not sure it’s worth the money. You’re better off looking up iconic or historical food spots and doing a self-directed tour.
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