Top Detroit Private Sightseeing Tours

Take to the sky with an incredible private helicopter ride across Downtown Detroit. As you buzz over the city, admire sights like Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Ford Field, and the Renaissance Centre. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary from your pilot via a handy headset and snap photos as unique souvenirs of your time in Detroit.

Discover Detroit's vibrant neighborhoods and rich history on a guided pedicab tour. With skilled drivers leading the way, you'll encounter hidden murals and architectural gems that tell the story of the Motor City. Relax in eco-friendly pedicabs as you take in the sights and sounds, making this an ideal experience for both tourists and locals alike. Enjoy a personalized journey that highlights the unique culture of Detroit, ensuring a memorable exploration of the city. - 1-hour guided pedicab tour through the heart of Detroit - Visit hidden murals and architectural highlights - Eco-friendly pedicabs for a comfortable ride - Perfect for tourists and locals looking to learn about Detroit's culture

This tour will be provided by a local tour guide who has a lifetime of knowledge of Michigan and the Detroit area. Also, your guide will spend the day maximizing your Detroit area visit with a high level of client care.

Discover the tumultuous history of Detroit as you embark on a self-guided walking tour. Follow the route on the app to see the main highlights and hidden gems of the city. Walk past historic buildings, through artistic alleys, across world-class parks, and stop at fun food spots, learning about each location from your information app.

Discover the heart and soul of Detroit with personalized small-group tours that take you beyond the downtown core. Led by educators and retired police officers, these tours provide unique insights into the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, historic schools, and cultural landmarks. Delve into the community's pride and resilience while sampling local favorites at neighborhood eateries. Each themed experience, whether exploring Detroit diverse communities or engaging with local residents, fosters meaningful conversations and authentic interactions. These tours offer a deeper understanding of Detroit’s rich heritage and everyday life through the eyes of those who truly know it.

Cruise around Belle Isle on an electric boat, seeing Detroit sights along the way—with all logistics taken care of. Relax on the boat as you enjoy included drinks and snacks, and see the Detroit and Windsor waterfronts, Belle Isle and Peche Island, Lake Saint Clair, and the historic mansions along the Detroit River. See an under-the-radar part of Motown in a fun way.

Tour the vestiges of French Detroit, an American City, that began as a French colonial outpost. It was founded as Fort Pontchartrain and as a trading post in 1701. It remained an outpost of the French Empire through 1760, when it became a part of the British Empire. It remained British until 1795, when it became American. Throughout those changes, Detroit retained its French identity and remained a French speaking city into the 1840's. Most of that French history is lost, forgotten, and seldom taught in history books. On this tour you will learn of the preservation efforts of what remains of the cultural heritage of French Detroit. This tour brings that history to life. After you download this tour, you can listen to the narration in the comfort of your home or hotel room. You can then decide if you want to visit all of the places in one day, or to focus on a few. Once you are close to each of the points of interest, the SmartGuide app will alert you and begin to play the narrative.

Starting from the historical atmosphere of Greenfield Village, we seemed to travel back to the 19th century and feel the charm of that era. The precious artworks of the Detroit Institute of Arts made us linger, and each painting told a unique story. The magnificent architecture and gorgeous decoration of the Fisher Building made us marvel at the architectural art of Detroit. The Henry Ford Museum showcases the brilliant achievements of American industry, where innovation and history are intertwined. Finally, the tranquil greenery of Belle Isle provides a perfect place to relax, and we enjoy the tranquility of nature by the lake. Recommended route:Detroit Institute of Arts—Fisher Building—Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation—Belle Isle

HandleBar Detroit prides ourselves on curating a team of incredible drivers that not only give you an open air tour of Detroit but provide an experience you will never forget. Just imagine you combine your favorite people, your favorite drinks, a little pedaling, and a lot of positive energy, your guaranteed to have an amazing time with us here in Detroit. I mean, we are the experts! Let us show you how we roll!

On your Secret Food Tour: Detroit, you’ll explore the beating heart of Motor City. Your experienced guides will lead you on a rich journey through the heart of Detroit, home to incredible history, diverse cultures, and a thriving food scene boasting many of the cities favorite local eats. Along the way, you'll indulge in classic comfort foods, local staples, and the iconic dishes Detroit is known for. As you enjoy each dish, you'll discover how the city became one of the largest and richest cities in America fueled by the hearty classic dishes that make up the Motor City's food scene today. From the titans of industry who occupied Detroits famed skyscrapers, to the beloved working-class heroes that built the cars that got America moving, and the rich immigrant communities that sought their fortunes in Detroit-communities made their mark on the cities iconic foods that you'll experience on your dive into the true flavors of Motown. As a private Tour everything works around you!