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Walking Tours

Explore the city on foot and watch the history and rich details come to life.


Know Your Neighborhood Walking Tours

Walking ToursSpend 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.

Glitzy Gold Coast

Saturdays, September 6 and October 4, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 6
> This tour is sold out.

Saturday, October 4
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Old Town Trek

Saturdays, September 13 and October 11, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 13
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Saturday, October 11
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Saturday in the Park

Saturdays, September 20 and October 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Lagoon Enjoy a walk through Lincoln Park, the gem of Chicago's lakefront.

Cost:
$10; $5 members.

Saturday, September 20
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Saturday, October 18
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Saintly Stroll

Saturday, September 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Saintly StrollDiscover the history and architecture of the city's parishes, while seeing a new side of Chicago. Tours are presented in conjunction with Catholic Chicago and in collaboration with the Center for Religious Architecture. The final tour of the series will feature the neighborhood of Bridgeport and include stops at St. Mary’s of Perpetual Health and Holy Cross Monastery.

Location:
Meet at St. Mary’s of Perpetual Health, 1039 W. 32nd St.

Cost:
$10; $5 members.

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Rosehill Cemetery

Sunday, September 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Rosehill CemeteryEmbark on an architectural and historical journey through one of Chicago's most notable cemeteries. Cemetery historian Al Walavich guides you on an autumn stroll through Rosehill Cemetery, which is home to the graves of Oscar Meyer, Charles Dawes, Jack Brickhouse, Montgomery Ward, and Julius Rosenwald.

Location:
All tours meet and begin at the cemetery entrance, 5800 N. Ravenswood.

Cost:
$15; $10 members.

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Graceland Cemetery

Saturday, October 25, Sunday, October 26, and Friday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Graceland CemeteryGhosts and ghouls beware! Experience the history of old Chicago as you venture through one of the country's most famous cemeteries. Celebrate Halloween as Al Walavich takes you on a fascinating tour through the graves of Graceland Cemetery, including famous Chicagoans Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and Bertha Palmer, and George Pullman.

Location:
All tours begin at cemetery entrance Irving Park Road and Clark Street.

Cost:
$15; $10 members.

Saturday, October 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Sunday, October 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Sunday, October 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 31, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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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