Podcast Tour: Temples of Capital - Detroit's 1920s Boom

New1 h 39 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread

About this activity

Step into the roaring 1920s, when Detroit was the richest boomtown on earth and corporate titans built soaring sanctuaries to honor American industry. On this walking tour through Downtown, discover how banking dynasties, hotel moguls, and real estate speculators used Romanesque arches, Gothic pinnacles, and dazzling Art Deco tiles to turn office buildings into secular cathedrals. From the tangerine vaults of the Guardian Building to the hidden craft workshops of the Metropolitan, explore the ambition, craftsmanship, and speculative fever that shaped the city right before the Great Crash.

- A 1.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 99 min

- Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory

- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

✓Verified facts woven into an engaging story
✓Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
✓Precise navigation between the stops
✓Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

Begin your self-guided tour at this address. Open the app here and start when you are ready.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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