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Detroit food tour with iconic local dishes

Detroit does not do food quietly. This is a city that invented its own pizza style, sparked a century-long hot dog war between two restaurants standing side by side since 1917, and created a dessert float the whole city claims as its own. Every dish here has a story, a neighbourhood behind it, and a generation that grew up on it.

It begins at a classic Detroit pub with corned beef egg rolls, hot, crispy, and so embedded in local food culture they never made it past the city limits. From there the route moves into the heart of the Coney Dog debate, one of America's most fiercely contested culinary traditions, born from a rivalry between two legendary diners that have been facing off on the same block for over a century.

The tour then winds through Downtown past the Spirit of Detroit and into Greek town, where flaky honey-soaked baklava pays tribute to the immigrant community that shaped this corner of the city. Along the way, a Boston Cooler offers a refreshing pause, Detroit's proudly local signature float, before the main event arrives: Detroit-style pizza, thick-rimmed, crispy-edged, and loaded with cheese all the way to the corners.

A secret dish closes the experience, revealed only on the day.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Detroit
Duration: 3 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided Tour
Local touch
Meal Included
Smaller Group Size

Why you’ll love this…

  • The tour starts at a traditional Detroit pub, introducing you to the city's beloved corned beef egg rolls
  • You'll delve into the heart of the Coney Dog controversy, a hot dog dispute between two iconic diners
  • There will be a stroll through Downtown and Greek town, tasting sweet baklava and refreshing Boston Cooler along the way
  • A highlight is the Detroit-style pizza, thick-rimmed and smothered with cheese right to the edges
  • This culinary adventure concludes with a surprise dish, revealed only on the day of the tour

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Know in advance:

  • Food Inclusions: Sunshine donuts, the classic press panini, coal-fire slice, silk gelato, and a secret dish
  • The itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances
  • The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old
  • Infants aged 0-2: Free
  • Please ensure to contact the local operator in advance of the tour for any dietary requirements. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking

Remember to bring:

  • The tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Food tasting
  • Tour guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Meeting point:

The guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Provider

Secret Food Tours


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