Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. Lace up your shoes and explore them on foot! Tours run 1.5 to 2 hours. Contact
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Masks are recommended and social distancing of 6 feet must be observed.
Tours subject to availability. Please schedule 4 weeks in advance. The following tours are available from May to October 2022.*
*Note: Graceland Cemetery tour will only be available May 1–31, 2022. Rosehill Cemetery tour will be available June 1–Oct. 31, 2022
Historic Old Town
From postfire recovery to the hub of Chicago bohemianism in the 1960s and ’70s, Old Town reveals diverse stories about the city’s past. Highlights include a shelter cottage, St. Michael’s Church, the Midwest Buddhist Temple, and numerous historic residences. Minimum 10 participants.
Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
Glitterati on the Gold Coast
Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast. Gaze at ornate architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan, step onto a rare wood-block alleyway, and take in Chicago’s early mansions, including the Archbishop’s Residence. Minimum 10 participants.
Meet at the Chicago History Museum.
Pilsen Murals
Walk through Pilsen with local guide Luis Tubens and get the larger meaning behind the artwork in Chicago’s capital of Mexican cultures. The tour weaves the history of Pilsen with vibrant large-scale murals and lived personal experiences. Minimum 20 participants.
Meet outside the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street.
Bronzeville
Did you know that Bronzeville is home to many of Chicago’s treasured landmarks? This tour gets you up close to the culture, history, landmarks, and great stories in a great neighborhood. We’ll see the Walk of Fame, celebrate the music, learn about how the Black Belt became the Black Metropolis, and celebrate the cultural institutions that existed and endure. Minimum 20 participants.
Meet at the SE corner of 35th Street and Martin Luther King Drive.
Graceland Cemetery
Discover the remarkable stories of the Chicago elite buried in this famous cemetery, including Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, George Pullman, and Potter and Bertha Palmer. Minimum 20 participants.
Meet at 4001 North Clark Street.
Rosehill Cemetery
Featuring beautifully landscaped grounds and grand monuments, this walking tour led by CHM volunteer Scottie Perry reveals the history of the city’s growth and its diverse inhabitants. Embark on an architectural journey through the Victorian-era section of one of the city’s most notable cemeteries. Encounter some of the most complete commemorations of the Civil War, including the graves of fourteen Union generals, six drummer boys, and hundreds of Civil War soldiers. Tour is 2 hours. Minimum 20 participants, maximum 25.
Meet at 5800 North Ravenswood Ave.