Detroit Tours


Preservation Wayne offers guided walking tours of Detroit during the warmer months of the year. These tours are a great way to experience the city’s rich architectural heritage and discover the landmarks of Detroit.

2012 Saturday Heritage Walking Tours
Cultural Center May through September, every Saturday at 10:00 AM, tours begin on the steps of the main branch of the Detroit Public Library on the Woodward side.
Downtown May – September, every Saturday at 10:00 AM, tours depart from Campus Martius which is right across from the Hard Rock Cafe in the Compuware building.
Eastern Market May – September, every Saturday at 10:00 AM, tours depart from the Welcome Center at 1445 Adelaide. The Welcome Center is located between Sheds Two and Three.
Midtown May – September, every Saturday at 10:00 AM, the Midtown tour meets in front of the Avalon Bakery at 422 West Willis.
Auto Heritage – Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM and Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM

2012 Tuesday After Work Tours – May through September (all leave from Campus Martius at 5:30 pm)
Downtown Skyscrapers: First Tuesdays
Albert Kahn Downtown Buildings: Second Tuesdays
Downtown Sculptures, Fountains and Art: Third Tuesdays
People Mover Tour: Fourth Tuesdays
Broadway Tour: When There is a Fifth Tuesday

SPECIAL EVENTS 2012
The Hecker-Smiley Mansion Tour - Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM
Corrado Parducci: Detroit’s Architectural Sculptor – Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:00 AM
Charles N. Agree Bus Tour – Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00 AM
Bootlegging Tour on the Detroit River - Saturday, May 12, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
What Style Is It? Workshop and Tour – Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00 AM
Pewabic in Detroit Bus Tour - Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10:00 AM
Detroit’s Auto Heritage Bus Tour - Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10:00 AM
Annual Theatre District Tour - Saturday, August 25, 2012
Bootlegging Tour on the Detroit River - Saturday, September 29, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

October is Historic Cemetery Tour Month!
Woodmere Cemetery Tour - Saturday, October 6, 2012, 2:00 PM
Elmwood Cemetery Tour - Saturday, October 13, 2012, 2:00 PM
Mt. Elliott Cemetery Tour - Saturday, October 13, 2012, 2:00 PM
Woodlawn Cemetery Tour - Saturday, October 27, 2012, 2:00 PM
Haunted Fort Wayne Tour - Saturday, September 22, 2012, 6:00 PM

Private Group Tours
Interested in booking a private group tour? Please contact us at least one month in advance to discuss opportunities to discover Detroit by foot or charter bus.


About

Preservation Wayne is Detroit’s oldest and largest architectural preservation organization. As the first Detroit recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Honor Award, we have been working to honor Detroit’s rich architectural heritage since 1975. Over the last three decades, the scope of Preservation Wayne has grown to encompass the entire city, from historic homes to skyscrapers to sites of cultural significance. Please join us to ensure that Detroit’s history is protected and celebrated for generations to come.