The Guardian Building: An Insiders Tour

Experience one of the most stunning art-deco skyscrapers in the world.

As one of Atlas Obscura's must-see world skyscrapers, the Guardian Building is considered to be the most beautiful building in Detroit.

The Guardian Building is one of only 5 local attractions to receive the coveted Michelin 3-star recommended site indicating it’s worth a special journey to see.

Known as the "Cathedral of Finance," locals have long known this building is an architectural treasure. On the tour, learn the building's rich history and get an up-close appreciation of the architectural magnificence showcased in every minute detail of one of Detroit's most visited buildings.

Best of all, enjoy exclusive access that only Detroit Food & City Tours can offer as you visit several spaces off-limits to the public, including hidden bank vaults complete with stories of the gold they once held.

It's an awe-inspiring one-hour tour you'll remember for a lifetime!

Please arrive **15 minutes** prior to tour start time. **Tour meets inside the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226, directly in front of our Detroit Food & City Tours gift shop on the Promenade level.** Activities generally start right on time. You will not be entitled to a refund or rescheduling if you are late and/or miss the activity. If arriving late, please call (313) 757-1283.

Tips & Guidelines

• Gratuities to your tour guide(s) are greatly appreciated if you enjoy your time on the tour. As a quick tip - the standard gratuity in the local service industry is 15-20%.
• Participants are urged to bring extra cash for use towards return fare and/or souvenirs and gifts for after the tour.

What to Wear

• Participants will be on their feet and indoors for the walking tour, so please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
• Flip-flops, high heels, and dress-shoes are not recommended.

What to Bring/What Not to Bring

• Participants are urged to bring cameras, smart phones and even Polaroids if you have them! There are some awesome photo opportunities during the tour and we recommend you capture these memorable moments anyway possible.
• We love pets too (and would love to meet yours), but because the tour visits a number of food establishments, you'll need to leave your pets at home/hotel.

Where to Park

The Guardian Building is located in the Financial District. If you're staying downtown or parking at a distant lot, you can ride the Detroit People Mover (75 cents per ride) to the Financial District station. Look for the orange brick building across the street.

There are numerous parking structures and surface lots within a couple blocks of the Guardian Building. Buhl Garage is right across the street but can be pricey during the week.  Sites such as www.parkwhiz.com can inform you of daily pricing and help you locate nearby parking. (Use 500 Griswold, Detroit MI 48226 for best results)

There are also opportunities to park on the street but note street parking is metered and usually only allows you to sign up for 2 hours. When time expires you can add another 2 hour session via your smartphone. To learn more about this option, go to parkdetroit.us