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3 hours
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The most popular bar tour in Detroit’s history is on the road again. We’ll stop at some of Detroit’s oldest, most notorious and most interesting bars, sharing stories along the way- over a few pints, of course. Picks up in BOTH Ferndale and Detroit.
Ever since Detroit was a mere French missionary outpost, the city’s history has been entwined with the story of its citizens’ drinking habits.
Countless stories have been shared over a pint, and a majority of the city’s major moments featured alcohol front and center: the early frontier day’s wild revelry, through the bloody freewheeling days of the Purple Gang & National Prohibition and beyond.
Detroit’s got some serious chops when it comes to drinking history. So let’s go to that bar that’s been around since 1874.
Or that one that predates World War One. Actually, loads of Detroit bars are older than your grandparents, and we’re visiting as many as we can in the limited time we have.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Guided Tour by a Detroit History Expert
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
JoAnn P,
Feb 9, 2025
- Viator
Great tour. This was our second tour, and we learned more this time. Tour guide and driver were fantastic! The roads were snowy & icy, and the driver drove like a champ.
4.90
5.00
4.91
3.88
3.66
5.00
4.63
3.43
3.59
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3.67
5.00
Operated by The Detroit Bus Company