Tour Overview
Step into Detroit’s culinary history with visits to legendary businesses that have helped shape the city’s story. Begin with the famous rivalry between American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island, neighboring institutions whose roots date back to the early 1900s. Continue to the original Buddy’s Pizza, where Detroit-style pizza was born in 1946 using forged-steel pans inspired by the city’s automotive industry. The journey concludes with Sanders, a Detroit confectionery tradition dating back to 1875 that became famous for its candy shops, soda fountains and signature creations. Along the way, hear entertaining stories and fascinating facts about these iconic Detroit establishments and the people who made them local institutions.
Experience Highlights
- Explore Detroit’s culinary history and iconic food establishments
- American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island hot dogs
- Detroit Style All-Corner Cheese Pizza at the original Buddy’s Pizza location
- Hot Fudge Cream Puff Sundae from Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe
- Entertaining stories and fascinating facts about Detroit’s legendary businesses
- Motorcoach transportation with Novi and Southgate pickups
What's Included
- Motorcoach transportation
- Visits to iconic Detroit food establishments with entertaining stories and historical facts
- Coney Island Hot Dogs from American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island
- Detroit Style All-Corner Cheese Pizza from the original Buddy’s Pizza location
- Hot Fudge Cream Puff Sundae from Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe
Not Included
- Gratuities for your motorcoach driver and tour manager
Dining & Menu
Entrée Coney Island Hot Dogs From American Coney Island & Lafayette Coney Island Detroit Style All-Corner Cheese Pizza From the original Buddy’s Pizza location Dessert Hot Fudge Cream Puff Sundae From Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe
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Departure Info
Novi Civic Center 45175 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI Southgate Civic Complex 14710 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, MI Approximate tour time: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM. All times are approximate and subject to change. We will contact you one week prior to departure to confirm final tour details and times.
Tour Notes
Times are approximate. Itineraries and times are subject to change.
Registration Ends:
February 1, 2027
Pricing & Payment
$189 per person. Save $10 per person when your full $25 deposit is received by January 8, 2027; discount applied to final payment.
Early Booking Discount
$10 off per person — full $25 deposit must be received by January 8, 2027. Discount applied to final payment.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $25 per person due with registration — non-refundable and non-transferable. Early booking: full deposit must be received by January 8, 2027 to receive the $10 discount, applied to final payment. Final payment: due February 1, 2027. Cancellation: no refund for cancellations on February 2, 2027 or after. You may provide a substitute traveler at any time with no penalty. Checks by mail or credit card payments are accepted with online registrations.
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