Absolutely wonderful! Relaxed, informative, informal, personalized, nothing could have made it…read morebetier. Highly recommend Pat as a tour guide.

This tour is a Detroiter's delight! Pat took the time to find out what our interests were…read morebeforehand. For us, it was architecture and those wonderful ArtDeco features all over the city! We got the history, and updates in recent development downtown, and in some cool neighborhoods. Her van is super comfortable & clean, with a giant moonroof for viewing the landmarks & details she points out. We were impressed to see the train station renovation! We stopped for coffee, stepped into some of my favorite buildings to see the gorgeous lobbies, as well as Third Man Records and Shinola! Pat's knowledge of and love for Detroit is evident, & helped me share my beloved hometown with my husband. The tour was the highlight of our trip and worth every penny. Thanks Pat!

We just spent a fantastic couple of hours with Joe, who is funny, smart, insightful, wry and…read morepassionate about the city where he'd lived in and around his entire life. Our two hour tour went by too quickly and we wished we'd taken the four hour option instead! Joe was not only a terrific tour guide, he worked with with our schedules. We really appreciated getting a real insider's glimpse of a fascinating, complicated city. Cannot recommend Joe and Backseat Detroit tours more highly!

My husband, sister-in-law, niece, and I (age range 7-31) took a tour with Joe of Backseat Detroit…read morein January of 2014 and the experience was unforgettable for all of us! Joe served as a treasure trove of knowledge regarding the city as he provided interesting facts, historical data (and even hilarious jokes) while we traversed neighborhoods such as the affluent Boston Edison District, historic Corktown, the colorful Heidelberg Project, and many, many more. The best part was that though Joe had a planned route, he offered to customize our tour on the spot to meet our varied personal interests--a service that Joe said he provides to all his guests. For instance, Joe said that if we were interested in a particular theme, such as the Motor City's vibrant music history, he would include Hitsville USA and other prominent music sights within the city. My seven-year-old niece said she was interested in toys, which made us laugh due to its randomness, but alas, Joe guided us through the aforementioned Heidelberg Project (a neighborhood in which the houses are adorned with colorful polka dots and teddy bears) and even led us into the Fisher where we gazed upon a stunning detailed Lego replica of the skyscraper in which we were standing (see pics). Whatever your specific interests are, Joe will ensure that you leave satisfied! We also appreciated that Joe provided a well-rounded and as-unbiased-as-possible perspective of the long-troubled, yet vibrant city. For instance, when we asked Joe a specific question regarding the politically-polarizing Detroit mogul Matty Maroun, he was sure to note when his facts ventured into opinion territory. This perspective proved invaluable to the sights as well: Most visitors will have heard of and/or seen photos of Detroit's tremendous blight, but Joe also showed us breathtaking extant structures from Detroit's grandiose past and he was sure to also point out new developments in the city; we visited the decrepit remains of Michigan Central Station, but Joe also took us into the spectacular Guardian Building (Wait until Joe tells you the story about the building's roof--you'll be astonished), and Joe even showed us the wonderful new Beethoven Cafe on Third Avenue where we purchased delicious coffee and pastries. Of course, any smartphone could provide both navigation and a web browser set to Wikipedia that could guide visitors on a tour of Detroit, right? WRONG! For starters, Joe is a long-time resident of Detroit, so he provided a unique and authentic perspective of life in the city. Moreover, Joe maintains an active role in Detroit city politics and stays current on city planning; therefore, Joe provided us with fascinating information regarding the city's past, present and future that we likely could not have obtained through the internet. And if you require further proof that Joe's tour provided invaluable information, consider this: out of our group of four, all of us were born and raised in the Metro-Detroit-area and all four of us have lived in the city at one point in our lives; yet Joe still showed us new sights and provided us with a wealth of new knowledge regarding our former home. Book a tour with Backseat Detroit. You will not be disappointed!

DHT is terrific. The tours are well researched, thorough, and entertaining. The bus tours are…read moreparticularly interesting; not only do you learn history, you get to see where it happenned. Highly recommended.

Detroit History Tours does this guided one and a half hour walking tour through the main floor of…read moreMichigan Central Station. It's AMAZING to see the architectural details and the craftsmanship mixing old with the new. Our tour guide was a preservationist and gave us a lot of details on the buildings history. Hard to believe it sat abandoned for 30 years. There's a coffee shop, gift shop with Michigan Central items and another store with unique gift's. Highly recommend this tour!

I spent a fabulous day & 1/2 touring Detroit with Becky. We started with the murals near the…read moreEastern Market and concluded with a fantastic Lebanese brunch in Dearborn. Others in my small group went on to tour downtown Detroit and the Canal District. Becky's passion for Detroit is evident. She thoughtfully combined our interests with contacts that she has to really round out our experiences by sharing stories about Detroit's music and food culture. Without Becky's insights I would not have been able to see as much of what makes Detroit such a vibrant city. I could not have asked for a better guide and I am looking forward to a return visit!

Went to the Capital Park Strolling Brunch tour and have to say the strolling brunch part was a…read morestretch. The tour part was food and why I gave it 4 stars but the brunch part left a lot to be desired. When you arrive you got a handful of peanuts with a cup of coffee and some cold spinach pie that was cut into 1/5ths. After a little tour of some buildings surrounding the park we were served a very small portion of pizza margherite and a little bit of a charcuterie board with small bottled water. We then toured more of the city attractions and ended at Cannelle pastry shop back in capital park for portions of eclair and almond croissants which were very tasty. You did not go home hungry nor would I say satisfied but the tour was fun. It was a good experience if you didn't know much about the city which wasn't the case with us but still enjoyable. If you're looking for a good brunch this is not for you. If your looking for a fun tour then don't worry about the brunch part. Overall we enjoyed it.

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

This Haunted Building/House was the longest one I ever walked through with many freights and lots…read moreanimated monsters or zombies. Just when you exit the building you think your done but you down to the basement of the building and it was just as long as the first floor was. Definitely worth the money you spend. Also waiting in line for the second half there were people dressed in costume trying to scare you. But you can get them to do a selfie. I do think the exit out the back way needs to be lit up more and more direction as how to exit once you're out of the parking lot. I went there for an "Elite" yelp event which also had food and drinks. You also saw a lot of characters in the main area in which had no issue. It was a great event! Hope you like it too. There were many local businesses'.

After driving around aimlessly looking for some basketball courts with good ballin' to no avail and…read morebeing exhausted as a result, I looked up boat rides and came across this tour company. I looked them up, saw a time slot for 2:30pm, and made my way there. Parking was no issue as I parked for free a short walk away. There was a long line, but I was still able to get on. Cost was $20. Lower level had some snacks while upper level was open and had great views. Although it was a little hard to hear the tour guide speak as his voice came through the speakers a little muffled, I still got to learn a great deal about the history of the area and the various landmarks. In addition, it was so relaxing to just sit in my chair on the boat, kick back, and enjoy the awesome views all while it was in the 70s, not to mention take some excellent pictures. Boat ride was an hour which I felt was the perfect amount of time to be out. It was long enough that I could relax but short enough that I had enough time to do other things that day. Last paragraph here is just to say that I had this review rated at 4 stars due to the issues with the speakers, but I was still able to hear most of what the tour guide was saying, plus just being on the boat and taking in the views to me easily made it worth the $20 bucks spent.

Attended a fundraiser on the boat. Nice cruise down the Detroit River. Parking is an issue as there…read moreis no close parking to the boat.

This handle bar bike is so much fun if you haven't experienced it. It's a must, the absolute…read morefunniest thing to do with friends and family . Great laughs and Just pure enjoyment we had a blast. Rode around downtown Detroit with great music and a great staff. They let you control the music and even get in the middle and bartend if you like. Worth every penny!

This was a super fun activity to do with your friends or family! We recently went for a friends…read morebirthday and it was a blast! Our driver (Kevin) was great. However, we stopped at a bar and were told to go in, but they were closed so we just went in the bar next door and our driver had no idea/thought they were open. There were also supposed to be deals on drinks when you stop at the bars and this did not happen. Tips: -I would recommend limiting the stops to 1 bar. If you do stop, make it quick. It is honestly more fun to drive around and drink. -Make sure you pack enough to drink. We ended up drinking more than we thought we would. -Bring snacks! -Bring sunglasses. When the sun is setting it reflects off the buildings and is very bright in the summer.

The Hiram Walker and Sons Head Office was the flagship of the Walker enterprise - home to Canada's…read morefamous "Canadian Club" whisky.. Completed in 1894, it was designed by Mason & Rice of Detroit, in the Renaissance style. The elegant exterior features terra cotta ornament and bronze gates and lanterns. The interior boasts mahogany paneling, ornate woodwork and imported marble. Guided tours of the Brand Center feature turn-of-the-century Italian architecture, formal whisky information session and tasting, film of whisky making process, and a visit to our Canadian art gallery with original works from the Group of Seven. Your one-hour tour concludes with a sit down sampling by your tour guide. (and who doesn't LOVE a free tasting of alcohol!) Our tour was led by a very fun gal who is a student at the local University. This was a first time tour where you could touch artifacts, sit on the furniture and truly feel the history. All in all it was a bit lengthy and some tongue in cheek humor especially when she showed us a "supposed" bullet hole shot by Al Capone back in the days of Prohibition. Still, a fun time and a nice way to spend part of a rainy day. The tasting was good...6 year, 10 year and 12 year samples were placed on tables as we concluded the tour of the building. More commonly referred to as Rye, we took in the nose of each, added a bit of water and sipped our way through all three. The best, in my non-whiskey drinking opinion, was the 12 year. It was by far the smoothest of all and didn't have such a strong aftertaste. Its a shame that the Walker family still doesn't have a part of this business....nice to hear the history and even nicer to taste the fruits of their labor.

Great tour and fascinating information. My only issue was that the employees were very stand-of…read morefish and need a few lessons in customer service. Two employees were abrupt and unfriendly as we walked through the center. Otherwise it's a gorgeous building and grounds, you can have weddings and other fancy parties on their property. Interesting story to go along with Canadian Club.

Today my friend and I had the pleasure of being on a guided tour of Eastern Market. Our tour…read moreguide's name was Gail. As described, it was a two hour walking tour. We had the opportunity to learn more about the history of Detroit, the various ethnicities that made up the city of Detroit and the Eastern Market area dating back to the 1700's. It was inexpensive and we thoroughly enjoyed this experience. It was a unique experience getting to learn more about this Detroit.

We took the Historical Eastern Market tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Interesting info about the…read moremarket and how it originally started. I highly recommend this tour!

Wow Aloha Tiki Tours really made our day special. From the time we parked to the time we drove…read moreaway, we had smiles on our faces. My besties birthday was the perfect 2 hour tour, loaded up with her closest 25 friends! We were able to bring coolers - no bottles. There was a bathroom on board, emergency use only. Remember - pack a light cooler, it's only 2 hour sessions! :) The waiting areas had plenty to do; corn hole, photo ops, chilling area. Aloha really does a nice job here. I was impressed with the organization of the flow. Our Captains D & Tammy rocked the house from beginning to end. Seamless. We will definitely be back. You must give this experience a try, you will love it!

This is an experience you Must try. Don't be afraid of the water, the captain and first mate are…read moreexperienced and as long as you follow their directions, You Will Be Fine!!! Once you board and get settled, just have a great time. It's over before you know it. We started on the 18 passenger but now we have travelled on the 30 passenger and they are both Devine. Our captain even helped us carry our things aboard. I was in awe. Such service. We will be coming back year after year. It is so peaceful and tranquil on the water, even with the party going on, it is so nice. Have your playlist ready to connect to the speakers. The registration process is easy as 1-2-3. Everyone must sign a waiver and they keep you updated as to how many still need to sign up. Parking is tricky, there is a link to pay, so have it done before you arrive for easy access. Do yourself a favor and take a ride on the Aloha TIKI Tours, you'll love it like we do!