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Prairie Avenue District Walking Tour: Chicago’s Gilded Age Elite
(24) Reviews
Chicago Loop
About
This extraordinary tour of the Prairie Ave District is one not to be missed.
Get a sense for how Chicago's wealthiest residents lived around the turn of the century and what remains today. This unique Chicago tour begins with an exploration of one of the city's newly-revitalized spaces: The stunning Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.
A short ride on the Green Line takes us to the Prairie Ave District, home to many historic sites such as Motor Row, the former Chess Records and the oldest house in the city. As we wander along Prairie Ave, we're treated to historic mansions and a beautiful park. The highlights of the tour, however, are TWO private, docent-led mini tours at the national lan...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transit tickets
Church and Glessner House donation/fee
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Find your guide inside lobby, immediately to left
Return
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
We end our tour with a sweet treat at this beautiful historic building
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Prairie Avenue District Walking Tour: Chicago’s Gilded Age Elite
(24) Reviews
Chicago Loop
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$80.00
Price varies by group size
About
This extraordinary tour of the Prairie Ave District is one not to be missed.
Get a sense for how Chicago's wealthiest residents lived around the turn of the century and what remains today. This unique Chicago tour begins with an exploration of one of the city's newly-revitalized spaces: The stunning Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.
A short ride on the Green Line takes us to the Prairie Ave District, home to many historic sites such as Motor Row, the former Chess Records and the oldest house in the city. As we wander along Prairie Ave, we're treated to historic mansions and a beautiful park. The highlights of the tour, however, are TWO private, docent-led mini tours at the national lan...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transit tickets
Church and Glessner House donation/fee
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Find your guide inside lobby, immediately to left
Return
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
We end our tour with a sweet treat at this beautiful historic building
Itinerary
1
Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Meet your guide and kick things off with a tour of this historic hotel. Then we'll head to Washington & Wabash to board the Green line train to the Prairie District.
50 minutes
2
Chess Records
After a brief stroll from the Cermak L station, guests will learn about the building that produced some of the most well-known and influential Blues music of Chicago.
30 minutes
3
Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.
40 minutes
4
Spoke & Bird Cafe (South Loop)
Take a break and enjoy a snack at this unique employee-owned/woman-owned cafe (purchases optional).
30 minutes
5
Glessner House Museum
Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.
40 minutes
6
Clarke House Museum
Guests will see the oldest house in Chicago and learn how elite Chicagoans lived at the turn of the century.
10 minutes
7
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
After our train ride back to the Loop, we'll explore the beautiful interior of this famous building and end the tour with a sweet treat.