Behind The Scenes Tours

Each season, the Detroit Historical Society hosts special Behind the Scenes tours of historic locations and other venues throughout metro Detroit. Past tours have included the Masonic Temple, Guardian Building, Packard Proving Grounds, Historic Fort Wayne, and the Lawrence P. Fisher Mansion.

We invite you to join us as we go Behind the Scenes at some of metro Detroit’s most unique locations. Listen as our expert guides show you these places in ways you’ve never experienced before!

These weekly tours normally take place on Saturdays, but occasionally special tours take place on weekdays. On average, tours last from 90 minutes to two hours.

Because reservations are required and many tours sell out quickly, we recommend that you make your plans for these tours well in advance. Visit the event calendar to learn about upcoming Behind the Scenes tours!

Please visit our event calendar to learn about upcoming presentations.


David Whitney Building

June 1 | 10:00am to 12:30pm

This tour is SOLD OUT!

Special “Under Construction” Tour

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Mt. Olivet Cemetery Walking Tour

June 8 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Since 1888, Mt. Olivet Cemetery has been a comforting and stable presence on Detroit’s east side. Today, Mt. Olivet is the...

Historic Detroit Tour

June 15 | 9:00am to 4:00pm

All day tour includes lunch and resource materials! The “...

Lawrence P. Fisher Mansion

June 22 | 10:00am to 12:00pm

This tour is SOLD OUT! For wait list information, call 313.833.1801.

Lawrence Fisher was the most...

Boston Edison Walking Tour

June 29 | 10:00am to 12:00pm

This tour is SOLD OUT! For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.

The Boston Edison Historic...