field trips

no permission slip required

Reignite your childhood while learning about your city in a fun, informative, and interactive way. Come explore with us where you’ll:

  • Observe and discuss stunning architecture

  • Walk through main roads, side streets, and multiple cultural areas

  • Stop in local shops led by trailblazing Chicagoans

  • Discuss the history, industry, and global contributions of the city

  • Stop at neighborhood coffee and food shops with time to buy

  • Finish with suggestions on where to explore next

How it works

Monthly field trips

At the end of each month, we offer 3-4 hour bus tours that take a deep-dive on a specific theme. If you are interested, please follow our Eventbrite page to stay updated.

Weekly Private tours

We currently offer two tours on the weekends: The Devon Ave food tour and the West Town history tour. If you do not see a date/time that works for you, please contact us and we will try to be as accommodating as possible.

NEXT field trip:

West African Food tour

Late May, june, july, and august 2024

Chicago has one of the largest West African populations in the United States. There are more than 30,000 Nigerians alone in the metro area. This field trip will explore the seafood of Senegalese cuisine, the street food of Nigerian cuisine, and even an art gallery by a local Nigerian artist.

When: May 25th and 26th. Also occurring June 23rd, July 28th, and August 25th.

Neighborhoods: Uptown, Kenwood, Hyde Park, South Loop, West Loop

Highlights:

  • Royal Africana Lounge

  • L’Afrique Market

  • Goree Cuisine

  • Electriqsoul Hideout Studios

HALF-DAY GUIDED TOURS

YOUR TWO GUIDES

Two best friends with a deep interest in human geography, history, and urbanism ready to show you around.

Why Us?

Combined, we have visited all of Chicago’s 77 community areas and have more than 5 years of tour guide experience. Now after taking countless tours around the world, we decided to bring the same in-depth experience home, infusing our tours with our interests in geography, architecture, transit, and business. We want to equip you with the skills to further understanding your role in your city.

We believe there’s always more to explore.