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    Insider Guided Tour of Detroit's Guardian Building

    Explore hidden vaults and Art Deco details in Detroit's Cathedral of Finance

    4.9 stars• 87 reviews

    Duration

    1 Hour

    Includes

    Guided tour, insider-area access

    Highlights

    Explore the Guardian Building’s Art Deco architecture and the stories behind Detroit’s "Cathedral of Finance." Discover details throughout this historic skyscraper with a professional Detroit guide.

    • Admire intricate Art Deco design throughout the building
    • Learn the history behind Detroit’s Cathedral of Finance
    • Discover stories of gold once held in hidden bank vaults
    • Capture photos of the building’s architectural details

    What's Included

    • Narrated building tour with a professional Detroit guide
    • Access to insider areas of the Guardian Building

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time
    • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent
    • Some areas are accessible only by stairs; the building is not fully accessible
    • Leave pets at home or your hotel

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 72 hours' notice. No refund for cancellations within 72 hours or no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.

    Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Flip-flops, high heels, and dress shoes are not recommended.

    No. Leave pets at home or at your hotel.

    Meeting details

    Detroit Food & City Tours gift shop, Promenade level, Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St, Suite 250, Detroit, MI 48226

    Experience provided by City Tour Detroit

    Related locations

    Guardian Building

    Admission included

    Step inside 500 Griswold Street and you are immediately surrounded by one of the most ornate interiors in American architecture. The Guardian Building rises above downtown Detroit with a terra-cotta exterior streaked in amber and burnt orange, visible from blocks away. Inside, the Guardian Building rewards every upward glance with intricate Pewabic tile mosaics, a vaulted ceiling that stretches stories overhead, and corridors lined in rich Numidian marble. Few buildings anywhere in the country match its craftsmanship.

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Detroit's architecture and food tours earn consistently glowing reviews, largely thanks to a roster of genuinely passionate guides. Melissa, Megan, Lorrie, Phil, and Davy are among those frequently called out by name, and reviewers describe them as knowledgeable, warm, and entertaining without being over-the-top. The Guardian Building tour in particular seems to be a crowd favorite, winning over even longtime Detroit residents who thought they already knew the building well. The walking and food tours round out a solid lineup, with one reviewer recommending the walking tour as the ideal first stop on any Detroit trip. Private and customized tours are also available and seem to deliver an especially personal experience. One reviewer noted that large group sizes can occasionally make it harder to catch every detail, particularly for those who move at a slower pace, so that's worth keeping in mind when choosing your format. Overall though, the guides clearly love what they do, and that enthusiasm tends to be contagious.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 8
    5/5

    Our Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also quickly communicated with us even late into the evening.

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    Kenneth

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    July 20, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also quickly communicated with us even late into the evening.

    K

    Kenneth

    Verified

    July 20, 2026

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