Chicago: Prohibition Speakeasies Bus Tour or Walking Tour Hidden in Plain Sight - Downtown Walking Tour
ID: GYG419643-760917
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Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Learn about the stories of gangsters, politicians, and more in the spaces where it happened on a bus or walking tour. Visit the speakeasies that made the famous, infamous.
Discover the history of some of Chicago’s famous Prohibition Speakeasies with the option to buy a few drinks along the way. Choose between the Hidden in Plain Sight walking tour in Downtown Chicago or the Chicago Prohibition neighborhood bus tour.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Downtown Walking Tour
On this tour, get a closer look at how alcohol flowed through the streets of Chicago. From the “down and dirty” gangster hangouts to the “jackets required” establishments for Chicago’s elite, learn what it took for all Chicagoans to get their booze.
Follow your guide as they take you to three iconic Chicago speakeasy staples in the Loop and River North, where everyone from Chicago’s most notorious gangsters to the most respected members of high society drank. Learn how much things have changed and yet have stayed the same.
Original Chicago Prohibition Bus Tour
This bus-driven neighborhood speakeasy experience visits 4 neighborhood speakeasies. Learn about the full history of Prohibition and get an insight into the drinks you can order to represent the era. The bus takes the group from location to location.
Visit historic establishments in the Gold Coast Historic District, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and River North.
Highlights
- Explore 3 or 4 Chicago Speakeasies on a guided tour
- Choose between a Downtown walking tour or a neighborhood bus tour
- Learn about the fascinating history of Prohibition in Chicago
- See where notorious gangsters and high society drank during Prohibition
- Enjoy drink recommendations for you to purchase at each of the Speakeasies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour groups are no larger than 20 people
Please bring cash or credit cards if you wish to purchase food or drink at the Speakeasies
The walking tour is less than 1 mile long
Tours operate rain, snow, or shine
These are adults-only tours including adult themes and adult language
Please meet the guide inside the restaurant at the back of the Exchequer Restaurant and Pub.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.