Campus Tours & Collections
Explore the University of Michigan with 11 free, self-guided walking tours. Whether you are a new student, a visiting family, or a longtime Wolverine looking for hidden gems, these curated collections guide you through the best of campus. Each tour includes building stops with details, estimated walking time, and interactive directions on the MGuide map at mguide.app.
New Student Tour
7 stops ~45 min OrientationA walking orientation through the heart of campus, hitting all the landmarks every Wolverine should know
Stops include: Michigan Union, Angell Hall, Hatcher Graduate Library, and 4 more
Best Study Spots
5 stops ~25 min AcademicTop-rated quiet and productive spaces across campus for when you need to lock in
Stops include: Shapiro Library, Hatcher Graduate Library, Duderstadt Center, and 2 more
Coffee & Snacks
6 stops ~20 min DiningFuel up between classes at the best cafes and markets on campus
Stops include: Michigan Union, Shapiro Library, Michigan League, and 3 more
Historic Campus
7 stops ~35 min HistoryWalk through 200 years of Michigan history, from iconic towers to storied lecture halls
Stops include: Burton Memorial Tower, Hill Auditorium, The Law Quad, and 4 more
North Campus Loop
7 stops ~30 min ExplorationExplore the engineering and arts hub across the Huron River
Stops include: Pierpont Commons, Duderstadt Center, BBB, and 4 more
Game Day
6 stops ~25 min AthleticsThe essential pre-game and arena tour for every Michigan sports fan
Stops include: Michigan Stadium, Crisler Arena, Yost Ice Arena, and 3 more
Late Night Study Spots
4 stops ~20 min AcademicCampus spots that stay open past 10pm for those late-night cram sessions
Stops include: Shapiro Library, Duderstadt Center, Hatcher Graduate Library, and 1 more
Hidden Gems
6 stops ~40 min ExplorationLesser-known campus spots that most students walk right past without noticing
Stops include: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building, William Clements Library, and 3 more
Architecture Walk
7 stops ~35 min HistoryNotable buildings spanning Gothic Revival to modern glass, showcasing campus architectural highlights
Stops include: The Law Quad, Angell Hall, Museum of Art, and 4 more
Fall Colors Walk
5 stops ~30 min NatureThe best autumn scenery on campus when the leaves turn gold and crimson
Stops include: Dana Building, Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building, Angell Hall, and 2 more
Winter Warmup Spots
5 stops ~25 min ComfortHeated buildings with public lounges and warm drinks to escape the Michigan cold
Stops include: Michigan Union, Michigan League, Shapiro Library, and 2 more
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Last updated March 2026.
Source: mguide.app/collections