Discover Chicago's Historic Neighborhoods
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Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-3713
Beginning at the Chicago Architecture Center, this 1.5-hour tour will take you through five of Chicago's historic neighborhoods via a two-story open-top bus. A local, knowledgeable tour guide will be aboard the bus to share information on the history and culture of these neighborhoods. Once you select a tour date and purchase a ticket for the tour, you will actually have 72 hours from the chosen date to board a bus and experience the tour. Tours depart promptly at 11:30am daily. Please take note of the weather forecast for your chosen tour date and be sure to dress appropriately. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture moments of this scenic tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bronzeville, Chicago, IL
Bronzeville
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pilsen, 1831 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-3455
Pilsen neighborhood
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Chinatown, 318 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616-1916
Chinatown, Chicago
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Greektown, 306 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5425
Greektown
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-3713
Beginning at the Chicago Architecture Center, this 1.5-hour tour will take you through five of Chicago's historic neighborhoods via a two-story open-top bus. A local, knowledgeable tour guide will be aboard the bus to share information on the history and culture of these neighborhoods. Once you select a tour date and purchase a ticket for the tour, you will actually have 72 hours from the chosen date to board a bus and experience the tour. Tours depart promptly at 11:30am daily. Please take note of the weather forecast for your chosen tour date and be sure to dress appropriately. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture moments of this scenic tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bronzeville, Chicago, IL
Bronzeville
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pilsen, 1831 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-3455
Pilsen neighborhood
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Chinatown, 318 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616-1916
Chinatown, Chicago
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Greektown, 306 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5425
Greektown
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Note: This is not the hop-on, hop-off tour. You will be returned to the departure location.
- The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker. Open 361 days a year.
- Tour guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
- Not recommended for small children.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Adrenaline
15%
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This was one Awsome tour. What a terrific overview of the delightful areas of Chicago. This tour made me fall in love with the city even more. I was initially hesitant to travel to Chicago. Now I can't wait to return and explore even further !!!our guide was terrific and Thorough. I loved the height of the bus. Great for viewing!!! Highly recommend this tour