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 Orientation

A 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 Academic

Top-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 Dining

Fuel 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 History

Walk 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 Exploration

Explore 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 Athletics

The 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 Academic

Campus 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 Exploration

Lesser-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 History

Notable 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 Nature

The 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 Comfort

Heated 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