Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Dramatized tour brings history to life

Detroit’s role as a major stop on the UGRR told

Authentic historic sites and events revealed

Large group of people posing in front of a monument to the Underground Railroad

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One man with arms outstretched standing in front of another man with his arms by his sides

Group of five actors dressed in antiquated outfits

Group of five actors dressed in antiquated outfits next to three tour guests

Group of people standing in front of a statue to commemorate the Underground Railroad

Group of people sitting on a brick bench and listening to the tour guide

Actor dressed in antiquated clothes next to two men holding bronze tin cups

Group of people smiling and riding the metro

Actor in antiquated clothes posing in front of a sign reading 'Frederick Douglass John Brown Meeting'

Large group of people posing in front of a statue commemorating the Underground Railroad

Group of four actors wearing outfits from an older era posing in front of a statue

Actor in antiquated clothes posing in front of a sign

Poster of Frederick Douglass reading 'Abolitionist' and below it 'Without a struggle there can be no progress'

Embark on a Unique Experience of Detroit’s Underground Railroad Tour

The Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Lantern Walking Tour isn’t your ordinary tour—it’s an experience! Step back in time to 19th-century America and retrace the steps of freedom seekers on this remarkable journey through Midnight (code for Detroit) as they escape the horrific shackles of bondage in search of freedom across the Detroit River. On this remarkable journey, actors provide added drama by taking on the personas of significant historical figures of this era such Frederick Douglas or Sojourner Truth. If it’s entertainment, knowledge and excitement you seek, then look no further than this memorable experience.

Highlights

Retrace the steps of freedom seekers in Midnight, the final juncture before freedom

Experience the frightening plight of freedom seekers during a powerful reenactment inside the Croghan Street Station

Visit Second Baptist Church which was founded by 13 self-emancipated slaves

Interact with history itself by meeting prominent abolitionists and politicians who changed the course of history

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Price

Adult: $38
Youth: $16 (17 and under)
6% booking fee assessed on tickets booked online.

Departure time

7:00 pm

Meeting point

Second Baptist Church, 441 Monroe Street, Detroit MI 48226
Note: Tour ends at Gateway to Freedom Monument in Hart Plaza.

Availability

Saturdays
June – September

Duration

3 hours

Group size

10 minimum, 30 maximum

Requirements

Advanced registration required
Tour involves walking two miles, standing, and going up and down steep steps at Second Baptist Church

Included

Narrated tour and People Mover tokens

Not included

Gratuities

What to bring

Dress for the weather and wear comfy walking shoes

Cancellation policy

No refunds on tickets purchased unless tour is cancelled by tour operator.

Looking for something different and exciting to add to your to-do list while visiting Detroit? You’re in the right spot—we have the perfect evening tour planned for you. This interactive tour begins with a powerful reenactment inside the Croghan Street Station, a safe house located in the isolated cellar beneath Second Baptist Church, a house of worship founded by former slaves. It provides a glimpse into the frightening conditions that many freedom seekers endured on their arduous journeys to freedom and the obstacles they had to overcome.

As you covertly make your way through Midnight, you’ll encounter the brave people who risked their lives escaping the horrors of slavery and those who aided them. You’ll get a chance to meet prominent abolitionists and politicians who used their influence to change the course of history and be among the likes of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, George DeBaptiste, Seymour Finney, Laura Haviland and Senator Jacob Merritt Howard, making this tour a true insight into not only black history but American history.