Detroit Donut Tour FAQ

Detroit's Downtown Historic Donut & Pastry Tour is a guided walking food tour that pairs Greek pastries, French sweets, handmade chocolates and coffee with stories of the city's history, architecture and comeback, and many tours include a ride on the People Mover.

Our Downtown Detroit Historic Donut & Pastry Tour visits some of Detroit's most-loved bakeries and sweet spots: Astoria Pastry Shop, a Greektown legacy bakery, Madcap Coffee, Bon Bon Bon chocolate shop, and Canelle, a French-inspired patisserie. Along the way you'll see Greektown, historic Trappers Alley, the street art of The Belt and the energy of Campus Martius, and on many tours you'll hop on the People Mover for views of the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River.

Every stop has its fans, and every tour brings out new favorites. Guests love the cronuts and jelly donuts at Astoria, a warm coffee or tea at Madcap, the beautifully crafted bon bons (like the Donuts and Coffee bon bon) at Bon Bon Bon, and the macarons and chocolate eclairs at Canelle.

Our bakery partners love to get creative, so the lineup changes throughout the year. Flavors vary by day and season, but here are a few guest favorites. Fall favorites include caramel apples at Astoria and the Cider and Donuts bon bon at Bon Bon Bon. Winter favorites include festive holiday treats during our holiday season tours, and paczki on Paczki Day, Michigan's beloved Fat Tuesday tradition. All year long, guests enjoy cronuts, jelly donuts, bon bons, macarons and eclairs.

See our guide, Best Donut Shops in Detroit, for local shops worth a visit beyond the tour. Some of downtown Detroit's most-loved sweet spots are on our tour, including Astoria Pastry Shop in Greektown, Madcap Coffee, Bon Bon Bon in Parker's Alley and Canelle, a French-inspired patisserie. Join us to taste them all on one delicious walk.

You'll enjoy treats at four stops, from donuts and pastries to handmade chocolates, plus a coffee or tea along the way. Portions are generous, so come hungry.

The tour starts at Astoria Pastry Shop in Greektown and wraps up in the heart of downtown near Campus Martius, a great spot to keep exploring after your tour. Your guide is always happy to share recommendations for lunch and other things to see and do in the city.

The tour starts in Greektown and passes historic Trappers Alley, the street art of The Belt and Campus Martius, finishing near Cadillac Square. On many tours, a People Mover ride adds views of the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River.

About two hours of walking, tasting and Detroit history.

Our guides keep an eye on the forecast and make the most of air-conditioned stops along the route. We recommend bringing water and comfortable shoes.

Yes, we run all year, and Detroit winters are part of the fun. Our stops are cozy indoor spaces where you can warm up between walks. On rainy days, just bring an umbrella and dress for the weather. If conditions ever become unsafe, we'll reach out to help you find a new date.

Yes! During the holiday season, our tour highlights downtown Detroit's festive decorations, including the Campus Martius tree and the holiday market in Cadillac Square, along with seasonal treats from our partners when available.

Please let us know about any dietary needs when you book. This route has limited gluten-free availability, and vegan options are limited too, but with advance notice we'll work with our partners on the best options for you, such as flourless treats or a swap for a drink. Our partners are bakeries, so we can't guarantee a gluten-free environment.

Please tell us about any allergies when you book. Our guides regularly arrange substitutions for nut and other allergies, swapping in a different treat at the same stop. Since our partners prepare their treats in shared kitchens, we can't guarantee against cross-contact.

Absolutely. Families join us all the time, and kids love the sweets, the street art and, on many tours, a ride on the People Mover.

The tour covers about two hours of walking through downtown, with some standing at each stop. We've welcomed guests using wheelchairs, and our guides are happy to adjust the pace for your group. Please contact us with any questions before you book.

Definitely! Local guests tell us they learn something new about their city's history, architecture and comeback story, and discover shops they hadn't tried before. It's also a great way to show visiting friends and family around downtown.

Donut and dessert lovers from all over join us in Detroit, from across Michigan and the Midwest to visitors from around the world, along with plenty of locals. Private tours are also available for groups.

Yes! Birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoons are some of our favorite tours to lead. Let us know you're celebrating when you book, and your guide will help make it extra special.

Yes. Private group tours are available in Detroit for birthdays, corporate outings, student groups, and celebrations.