3

Guardian Building

Historical landmark · CBD ·

Guardian Building

Historical landmark · CBD ·
@postcardnews
22,027 Postcards · 1,950 Cities

Step inside the “Cathedral of Finance” with expert-led tours that unpack its Wirt Rowland design, Pewabic tile, and vaults. A favorite of architecture critics and the Michelin Green Guide.

https://www.detroithistorical.org/events/guardian-building-behind-scenes
Things to Do in Detroit (2025)
View this post on Instagram

Information

Art Deco skyscraper with colorful tilework, mosaics, murals, and views

art deco architecture
cathedral of finance
architectural detail
free tours
pure detroit
history
lobby
pewabic tile
Google Rating
4.7 (2.5K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Eater
Featured in

500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

Paid parking garage
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
See full details

3

Information

Art Deco skyscraper with colorful tilework, mosaics, murals, and views

art deco architecture
cathedral of finance
architectural detail
free tours
pure detroit
history
lobby
pewabic tile
Google Rating
4.7 (2.5K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Eater
Featured in

500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

Paid parking garage
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
Guardian Building by null
See full details

More Places For You

Legends Grill

Grill · Marina District

Retro diner, breakfast, burgers, American classics, dine-in, drive-thru

1 Postcard

Plum Market – Ally Detroit Center

Gourmet grocery store · Detroit

Prepared foods, salad bar, cafe, wine, beer, and groceries

5 Postcards

Our/Detroit

Cocktail bar · Hubbard-Richard

Vodka cocktails, karaoke, DJ nights, local art, and fresh drinks

2 Postcards

Willow Detroit

Cocktail bar · Downtown

Craft cocktails & speakeasy vibe with a lit tree

5 Postcards

Flowers of Vietnam

Vietnamese restaurant · Mexicantown

Caramel chicken wings, papaya salad, and creative cocktails

35 Postcards

Coriander Kitchen and Farm

Restaurant · Jefferson Chalmers

Farm-to-table eatery with canal-side garden seating & seasonal fare

39 Postcards

Rose's

Restaurant · Marina District

Paczki, cakes, & housemade bread, locally sourced fare

36 Postcards

Bobcat Bonnie's Corktown

Gastropub · Corktown

Brunch spot with DIY mimosa/bloody mary bar, Captain Crunch French toast

13 Postcards

The Skip

Cocktail bar · Downtown

Frozen cocktails, craft beer, and island vibes in an alley

34 Postcards

The Apparatus Room

New American restaurant · CBD

New American fare, craft cocktails, chic space in historic firehouse

29 Postcards