Walking Tours
Walking Tours
Explore the city on foot and watch the history and rich details come to life.
- Know Your Neighborhood: Most Saturdays, May–October
- Saturday in the Park: Select Saturdays, May–August
- Cemetery Tour: Sunday, July 27
- The Saintly Stroll: Select Saturdays, May–September
Know Your Neighborhood Walking Tours
Spend a Saturday morning strolling through the city's historic North Side. Tours are from 10:00 a.m.–12:00
p.m.
Location:
Tour meets at the Museum, unless otherwise stated.
Cost:
10; $5 members.
The Glitzy Gold Coast
Saturday, August 2, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2
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The Old Town Trek
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9
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Saturday in the Park
Saturdays, July 26 and August 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a walk through Lincoln Park, the gem of Chicago's lakefront.
Cost:
$10; $5 members.
Saturday, July 26
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Saturday, August 23
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Cemetery Tours
Sunday, July 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Experience old Chicago as you venture through some of the country’s most renowned cemeteries. Historian Al Walavich leads these fascinating tours through cemeteries well known for their beauty, architecture and famous residents.
Cost:
$15; $10 members.
Oak Woods Cemetery
Established in 1854, Oak Woods is South Side's most significant and historic cemetery. Well-known athletes, scientists, activists, and politicians are buried in this architectural wonder.
Location:
Meets at cemetery entrance, 1035 E. 67th St.
Sunday, July 27
> This tour is sold out.
The Saintly Stroll
Saturdays, August 9 and September 13, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us for this limited series in celebration of our newest exhibition, Catholic Chicago. Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods and these unique walking tours provide insight into the people and places that make up these communities and parishes. Each tour will visit two churches where you’ll learn about their architecture and their significance to the neighborhood. In partnership with the Center for Religious Architecture.
> Learn more about Catholic Chicago
Cost: $10; $5 members.
Little Italy
Saturday, August 9
> This tour is sold out.
Location TBD
Saturday, September 13
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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600