Antoine de la Mothe Sieur de Cadillac may have founded Detroit, but without his wife the city might as well have sunk into the river (or strait—but that’s a different topic). We’ve had more than our fair share of heroines in this town—and maybe a villainess or five. The story of the Motor City is full of remarkable women doing (mostly) remarkable things.

Adventurers and artists, leaders in civil rights and labor movements, the wealthy and the worker—Detroit has been home to women of extraordinary achievement. Join us for an excursion by foot and rail through Downtown Detroit and get up close and personal with the history of the ladies of Detroit.

This tour is the little cousin of our Wild Women of Detroit Bus Tour, and we’re proud to say it covers many topics that simply don’t work on the bus. It gets the blood flowing and helps craft a deeper appreciation of Detroit—and the women who called it home.

THE DETAILS:

This tour departs from the exterior of the Cadillac Center People Mover Station., at 110 Gratiot, in Detroit. Your guide will be wearing a grey, Detroit History Tours shirt, or if its a touch chilly, a blue Detroit History hoody.

This tour travels one way, at a leisurely pace, and is just shy of a mile and a half in distance. This tour concludes at Hart Plaza. At that time, guests are invited to return to their vehicles on their own (it’s a well-lit, safe, easy, straight shot down Woodward Ave. back to the starting location of the tour) or enjoy one of the many fabulous bars and restaurants dotting the route.

We are happy to welcome guests 12 years old and older on this tour. However, we remind guardians that all minors must be accompanied, and that the themes of this tour include violent crime, death, illness, and the supernatural, etc. Topics and themes will not be edited due to young guests being present. We reserve the right to deny any child under the age of 12 inclusion on the tour.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

Good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are highly recommended.

Age 12 and up.

To best enjoy this tour, guests should be able to climb inclines, as well as walk over uneven surfaces, grassy areas, and sidewalks.

Guests must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Guests are welcome to bring a nonalcoholic drink on the tour. We recommend a bottle of water.

Public bathrooms are not available on the 90-minute tour. Guests are kindly asked to plan accordingly.

Recreational photography is permitted (encouraged) on this tour. Professional photography or videography of any kind are not permitted without written approval at least 15 days in advance.

This tour takes place in all weather conditions, with the exception of thunder and lightning. In the event the tour is canceled due to weather, all guests will be refunded or have the option to rebook.

Guides will be on site at least 20 minutes prior to the ticketed start time. The tour will depart at the ticketed start time.'

Late guest arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Your order confirmation email will serve as your only ticket. Please save your email and be prepared to show it on your phone or printed at the start of your tour. Guides will also have a manifest with each guest's name. (We do this to avoid the ticketing fees that come along with all ticketing systems. The price of your ticket will remain the same throughout checkout with no added service charges, fees, or tax. However, absolutely nothing will be mailed to you, and no physical ticket will be sent.)