Landmarks: All Around
Town
Explore Chicago landmarks and discover the history behind them.
Cadillac Palace and Oriental Theatres
Two theatre tours in one! Explore the history and the beauty of
these renovated landmark theatres that present Broadway in Chicago.
Tours depart from 24 W. Randolph St.
312-977-1700 | www.broadwayinchicago.com
Saturdays: 11:00am. $10.00
Chicago Haunting and Ghost Tours
The past will haunt you on this three-hour bus tour that visits
haunted Chicago sites. But don’t expect anyone dressed
as a ghoul or goblin to try to frighten you.
Tours depart from
610 N. Clark St. at Ohio St.
773-404-4346 | www.chicagohauntings.com
Tues.-Thurs.:
7:00pm; Sat.-Sun.: 7:00pm-10:00pm. $30.00
Reservations recommended.
The Chicago Theatre
They don’t make ‘em like they used to. This tour showcases
the architectural detail and opulent decoration of this restored
theatre. Saturday tours also include a demonstration of the Might Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.
175 N. State St. | 312-462-6300 | www.thechicagotheatre.com/about_tour.htm
Tours every Thurs. at 12:00pm and every third Saturday of the month
at 11:00am and 12:00pm. Tours also held every Tues. at 12:00pm from May 1 to Sep. 30. $5.00
Bike
Chicago - Bike & Roll
For advanced and relaxed riders, Bike & Roll offers guided
and self-guided tours of Lincoln Park, Grant Park, the lakefront,
Chinatown and the Japanese Garden.
North Avenue Beach and Navy Pier
773-327-2706 | Navy Pier: 312-595-9600 | www.bikerental.com
Daily: 8:00am-7:00pm. Price varies depending on activity. Chicago Historical Society Museum
Explore neighborhoods with trained guides as they share Chicago
stories, legends and myths.
1601 N. Clark St. | 312-642-4600 | www.chicagohs.org
Tour hours and price vary depending on tour.
Chicago Neighborhood
Tours
From ethnic to eclectic, these tours lead visitors out and about
on a four to six-hour excursion throughout Chicago neighborhoods.
Tours depart from Chicago Cultural Center.
77 E. Randolph St. | 312-742-1190 | www.chgocitytours.com
Tour hours and price ($25.00-$50.00) vary depending on tour.
Group tours and parking available. Chicago Supernatural Ghost Tours
By bus, boat or on foot, these tours guide visitors to haunted
and legendary places throughout the city.
P.O. Box 557544, Chicago | 708-499-0300 | www.ghosttours.com
Tour hours and price ($24.00-$37.00) vary depending on tour. Student,
senior and corporate discounts available.
Chicago Trolley & Double
Decker Company
Stopping at main attractions every 15 to 20 minutes, the Trolley
&
Double Decker Company never skips a beat when showing off
the Windy City.
Sears Tower at 233 S. Wacker Dr. | 773-648-5000 | www.chicagotrolley.com
Tour hours and price ($9.00-$48.60) vary depending on tour.
Group tours available.
Eli’s Cheesecake
World
A Chicago tradition, Eli’s offers tempting tours of their
62,000 square foot bakery. You can have your cheesecake and eat
it too!
6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. | 773-736-3417 | www.elicheesecake.com
Tour hours and price vary depending on tour. Group tours available.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
You may never be a millionaire, but the Federal Reserve will let
you see what millions look like. Also, learn how to detect counterfeit
bills.
230 S. LaSalle St. | 312-322-2400 | www.chicagofed.org
Mon.-Fri.: 1:00pm. Closed major holidays. Group tours available.
Admission is free, but photo ID is required.
Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
Hit the city’s highlights on Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
as it covers the loop and many architecturally important sites.
Tours leave 55 E. Monroe across from Palmer House.
17 E. Monroe St. | 312-251-3100 | www.grayline.com
Hours change with season. Adults: $20.00-$40.00; Children (5-14):
$10.00-$20.00. Group tours available.
Marshall Field’s
It doesn’t hurt to learn a little history while trying on
Monolo Blahniks. This Chicago landmark and department store offers
self-paced audio tours and seasonal guided tours highlighting architectural
and historical details of the store.
111 N. State St. | 312-781-4486 | www.fields.com
Seasonal tours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturdays: 1:00pm. Tours
are free.
Noble Horse
In addition to dinner theatre with equine stars, Noble Horse offers
carriage rides, horseback riding lessons, as well as half hour
(or longer) tours throughout the city. Carriages available at
820 N. Michigan Ave.
312-266-7878 | www.noblehorsechicago.com
Daily: 10:00am- 4:30pm and 6:00pm-12:00am.
Price varies ($35.00-$70.00) depending on length of tour and carriage
ride.
O’Leary’s
Fire Truck Tours
Learn Chicago’s history while sitting in a piece of history,
an antique fire truck.
505 N. Michigan Ave. | 312-287-6565 | www.olearysfiretours.com
Hourly tours available daily. (weather permitting): Mon.-Fri.: 11:00am-7:00pm;
Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm. Reservations required. 30-minute tour -$10.00;
60-minute tour - Adults: $20.00; Children: (4-12):$10.00; Children
(3 and under): Free. Group rates available.
Untouchable Gangster Tours
The tour "Sopranos" fans won’t want to miss, this
bus tour travels to
a collection of gangster hangouts and haunts.
Tours depart from 600 N. Clark St. (Clark St. and Ohio Ave.) |
773-881-1195 | www.gangstertour.com
Mon.-Wed.: 10:00am; Thurs.: 10:00am, 1:00pm; Fri.: 10:00am, 1:00pm,
7:30pm; Sat.: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm; Sun.: 10:00am, 1:00pm Adults:
$24.00; Children: $18.00. Reservations recommended.
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