Detroit’s "Big 3" Architecture Tour

Name: Detroit’s "Big 3" Architecture Tour
Start: 2025-12-14T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 3103 Commor , Hamtramck, MI, United States, Michigan 48212

Schedule

Sun Dec 14 2025 at 10:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3103 Commor , Hamtramck, MI, United States, Michigan 48212 | Hamtramck, MI

Detroit’s “Big 3” Architecture Tour
A Bus Tour of Michigan Central Station, the Fisher Building, and the Guardian Building
Duration: 3.5 Hours | Includes Interior Access to All Three Buildings
Discover the crown jewels of Detroit architecture on this unforgettable journey through three of the city's most iconic and awe-inspiring landmarks. Detroit’s Big 3 Architecture Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore Michigan Central Station, the Fisher Building, and the Guardian Building—each a masterpiece of design, innovation, and historical significance.
The tour begins with a ground-floor interior tour of Michigan Central Station, once the tallest rail station in the world and long a symbol of both Detroit’s industrial might and its spirit of restoration. Powered by Detroit History Tours, this segment offers an insider’s view of the station’s transformation from abandoned relic to world-class hub of mobility and design.
From there, enjoy a fresh treat as you travel in comfort to the Fisher Building, often called “Detroit’s largest art object.” Designed by Albert Kahn and completed in 1928, this Art Deco masterpiece features hand-painted ceilings, brass details, and glittering marble that give it a timeless elegance. Our expert guides will lead you through the building’s storied past and architectural wonders.
The final stop is the Guardian Building, a National Historic Landmark and perhaps the finest example of Art Deco design in the world. Its soaring lobby bursts with color, tile, and Aztec-inspired geometric forms, earning it the nickname “The Cathedral of Finance.” Step inside and prepare to be amazed.
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Tour scheduled on Sunday December 14th, 2025 from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM departs from and returns to Slows Bar BQ (2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216). Please ensure you arrive with ample time. Doors open at 10:00 AM, with the tour leaving promptly at 10:30 AM. Parking can be found at the Bagely Mobility hub or on the street.
Tour scheduled on Sunday December 21st, 2025 from 10:00AM - 1:30 PM departs from and returns to The Detroit History Club, located at 3103 Commor, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Free on-street parking is available along both Commor and McDougall Streets.
Tickets are $79.75 per guest.