These monthly walking or trolley tours allow Chicagoans and tourists alike the chance to get a taste of Chicago in a unique way by visiting four or five historic watering holes. Inside each location, you’ll have time for a drink as your guide recounts the history of the establishment and its surrounding neighborhood.

• Booze, Bars, and Bootlegging: Thursdays, April 22, 28, and 29
  
• Saloons of Southport: Thursday, May 20

Participants receive drink specials at each location. Meals are not included.

Pub crawl sold out? Please contact us at Public Programs to request a place on our waiting list or inquire about our private pub crawls.

Booze, Bars, and Bootlegging

Thursdays, April 22, 28, and 29, 6:45 p.m.

Get a taste of speakeasies once owned, operated, or frequented by Al Capone, Bugs Moran, John Dillinger, and other infamous gangsters. On this trolley tour, learn how Prohibition shaped Chicago and its image worldwide.

Cost:
$25, $20 members

Thursday, April 22
This tour is sold out.

Wednesday, April 28
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Thursday, April 29
This tour is sold out.

Saloons of Southport

Thursday, May 20, 6:45 p.m.

Chances are you have already been there, but note: there’s more on the ’Port than sports! Join us on a walking tour down one of Chicago’s most happenin’ hotspots and learn about the history of the avenue and some of your favorite bars.

Cost:
$25, $20 Members

This tour is sold out.

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.

Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for the most current information about your tour.

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