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Detroit Podcast Tour: Temples of Capital, 99 min

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  • Detroit
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Detroit’s 1920s boom on a self-guided podcast walk past grand architecture, vivid Art Deco details, and eight downtown stops.

About this tour

Explore Detroit’s downtown as a self-guided podcast tour through the city’s extraordinary 1920s boom. In 99 minutes, walk 1.8 km and visit eight stops where banking dynasties, hotel moguls, and real estate speculators turned commercial buildings into grand civic statements.

Hear experts and locals tell the story of Romanesque arches, Gothic pinnacles, and dazzling Art Deco details. Admire the Guardian Building’s tangerine vaults and discover the Metropolitan’s hidden craft workshops as the app guides you from stop to stop. An interactive in-app guide lets you ask questions about the story and the surroundings, while precise navigation keeps the route easy to follow.

This Detroit Podcast Tour is a compelling way to connect architecture with the ambition and speculative fever that shaped the city before the Great Crash. Open the app at the starting address and set out when you’re ready to discover Detroit’s temples of capital.

Highlights

  • Trace Detroit’s 1920s boom through grand downtown architecture
  • Admire the Guardian Building’s vivid tangerine vaults
  • Explore the Metropolitan’s hidden craft workshops
  • Hear experts and locals bring the city’s history to life
  • Follow precise app navigation between eight stops

What's included

Included

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

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Important information

  • Self-guided tour; begin at the designated starting address and start when ready
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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