Tours & Explorations
Tours and Explorations
Discover the legacy of Eleanor and Edsel Ford through immersive Tours and Explorations that offer both guided and self-paced experiences. Whether you take a storytelling walk through the Main Residence, trace decades of design evolution, or wander the estate’s gardens at your own pace, every tour reveals the artistry, culture, and heritage of Ford House.
Tour Types
Self-Paced Admissions
Self-paced admissions at Ford House let you enjoy the house and gardens on your own schedule with Grounds or House + Grounds Admission.
Guided Tours
Guided tours at Ford House explore the Main Residence and gardens with expert tour guides, sharing the Ford family’s history and legacy.
Group TOurs
Group tours at Ford House welcome parties of 10+, with flexible scheduling and advance reservations required.
Self-Paced Admissions
Stroll through the grounds and gardens, marvel at the beautiful architecture, and soak in the open spaces and wooded areas, all at your own pace.
Explore the lakeside estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their four children at your own pace in this exploration of the estate. Available April 1 – December 31.
Guided Tours
Main Residence Guided Tour
Join Ford House staff for a guided tour of the Main Residence, where you’ll learn about the extraordinary lives of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, along with their children.
All About Eleanor Guided Tour
Unravel the stories behind Eleanor’s design choices and soak in the elegance and sophistication infused into these cherished spaces.
This Friends-exclusive tour, offered in honor of Preservation Month under the National Register of Historic Places, invites you to witness firsthand the dedication to conserving Ford House’s legacy.
Step into the verdant legacy of Edsel and Eleanor Ford with a guided tour of our meticulously crafted grounds. Our knowledgeable tour staff will lead you through Eleanor’s beloved Rose Garden and the stately Formal Garden, along with the Recreation Building and other auxiliary buildings on the estate, illuminating the stories of visionary figures such as Albert Kahn and Jens Jensen, whose artistry shaped these landscapes.
Immerse yourself in centuries of captivating design at the Ford Family’s home, where each room reveals the creative choices that shaped this residence over five decades.
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with our Fall Grounds & Gardens Tour!
Go behind the scenes on this unique guided tour, which explores areas of Ford House that the public doesn’t always get to see.
Enjoy festive holiday decorations and learn about Ford family traditions during a tour of their historic home.
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