Themed Tours This Week in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of themed tours in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour Ending Soon

Tue, Sep 22 · 11:00 AM

Glencoe

History through living gardens

Public Group Tours

Public Group Tours

Thu, Sep 24 · 1:15 PM

Chicago Loop

Grand architecture, zero cost

Building Tours

Building Tours

Thu, Sep 24 · 1:15 PM

Chicago Loop

Free architecture deep-dives

Walking History: Exploring Chicago Parks at Humboldt

Walking History: Exploring Chicago Parks at Humboldt One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 9:00 AM

Humboldt Park

Guided neighborhood history walks

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Carillon Tower Tours

Carillon Tower Tours

Tue, Sep 22 · 11:30 AM

Hyde Park

Gothic tower climbs

Chicago Astronomer at Graver

Chicago Astronomer at Graver One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

East Beverly

Guided stargazing nights

Oak Park River Forest "There Goes The Neighborhood Gangster Tour

Oak Park River Forest "There Goes The Neighborhood Gangster Tour

Sun, Sep 27 · 11:00 AM

Berwyn

Mob history bus tour

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Frequently asked questions

How are these themed tours in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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