CHICAGO TOURS

WHAT HAS CHICAGO GIVEN US?

MOBILE PHONE

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HOUSE MUSIC

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TWINKIES

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US TIME ZONES

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VIENNA BEEF

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SKYSCRAPERS

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UNIONS

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SPRAY PAINT

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VACUUM CLEANER

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FERRIS WHEEL

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Pinball Machines

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MOBILE PHONE 〰️ HOUSE MUSIC 〰️ TWINKIES 〰️ US TIME ZONES 〰️ VIENNA BEEF 〰️ SKYSCRAPERS 〰️ UNIONS 〰️ SPRAY PAINT 〰️ VACUUM CLEANER 〰️ FERRIS WHEEL 〰️ Pinball Machines 〰️

THESE STORIES CAN’T JUST BE TOLD DOWNTOWN.

Come with us and explore how deep Chicago’s roots go. With just under three-million people within its borders, there are plenty of stories to be told.

We offer:

  • Neighborhood walking tours

  • Local food tours

  • Corporate team experiences

West Town Tour

One of Chicago’s earliest and most vibrant areas, this cultural melting pot is made up of multiple historic neighborhoods and bustling avenues.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of its tree-lined streets filled with galleries, local shops, award-winning restaurants, and stunning architecture all unique to this enclave of the city.

West Town is our favorite neighborhood, come find out why.

  • • Tours begin at 2 p.m. in Summer and 1 p.m. in Winter

    • Start at the Eckhart Park field house located at 1330 W Chicago Blvd

    • Tours are 3.5 hours long and cover roughly 4 miles of walking

    • Finish near the CTA Damen Blue Line station at 1558 N Damen Ave

    • Visit neighborhood icons with the opportunity to talk to some of their creators

    • Further details in the FAQ below

  • • Activate all of your senses with visits to a spices supplier, one of the nation’s largest western-wear stores and more

    • Discover history with stops at a historic school, Siberian cathedral and the nation’s longest running settlement house

    • See work from some of the city’s coolest artists and wander through a vintage apothecary filled with trinkets

  • Chicago’s most populated community area until the 1960’s, West Town dates back to the early 1800’s and was once home to some of the nation’s largest Ukrainian and Polish populations

    These days its become a hot bed of artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs crafting some the city’s most iconic experiences

Devon Ave Food Tour

Learn the history of the neighborhood while eating Iraqi, Pakistani, and Indian cuisine.

One of Chicago’s most ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Within 2.25 miles, Devon Ave. has over 40 languages spoken and 1,000 businesses. 300 of these businesses are restaurants, varying from Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Kosher, Italian, BBQ, Iraqi, and African.

Devon Ave continues to operate as a gateway neighborhood for many communities, especially those coming from South Asia and the Middle East.

  • • Tours begin at 12 p.m.

    • Start at the Blessed Aloysius Stepinac Croatian Catholic Mission (6346 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660) on the Ridge Ave Side.

    • Tours are 2 hours long and cover roughly 2 miles of walking

    • Finish near California Ave and Devon Ave. The 155 is a bus that runs frequently on Devon and can take you back to the starting point.

    • Food contains nuts and dairy.

  • • Eat South Asian food varying from curries to biryanis.

    • Explore a Bangladeshi, Indian, and an Afghan grocery store.

    • Understand and experience the evolution of communities living on Devon Ave.

  • Once just a small German farming village more than a century ago, the commercial strip has become abundant with languages and cultures.

    As global conflict continues, many refugees continue to establish themselves on Devon Ave when moving to the United States.

FAQ’s

  • • A curated tour emphasizing the distinctive character and role of each neighborhood

    • Two passionate guides eager to share the stories that contribute to Chicago’s unique identity

    • Suggestions on what to explore next at the end of your experience

  • • Food, drinks, and any items purchased at stops during tour

    • Any transportation to and from the tour

  • West Town tours begin in front of the Eckhart Park field house located at 1330 W Chicago Blvd. This can be reached via a short walk west from the CTA Blue Line Chicago station, directly off of the Elizabth stop on the CTA 66 Chicago bus, or a ten-minute ride from downtown

  • Tours can range from 3 to 5 miles of walking and thus we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen

    While the climate in Chicago is quite temperate, we will make multiple stops to buy anything needed

  • All tours will need at least two-people to run with a max of ten

    We are always open to large private parties, corporate groups and more, just reach out to us

  • Our tours are mostly outdoors with stops we can linger in during sudden showers

    However if harsher weather or air quality forces us to cancel, you’ll be notified and receive a refund

  • Absolutely! We offer all of our standard tours for private groups. We also offer custom and corporate tours requested ahead of time

    reach out to us and lets start planning!

We’re Growing Fast.

West Town is just our first stop, we’re working on bringing you:

  • New Neighborhood Tours

  • Food Tours

  • Private Events + Corporate Tours

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