Bus Tours
Experience the heritage and excitement of Chicago by motorcoach with these special guided tours.
Bus tours occur on select Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00–5:00 p.m. and meet at the Museum.
If the tour you are interested in is sold out, contact us at Public Programs to request a place on our waiting list or inquire about our private bus tours.
Devil in the White City
Saturdays, May 18 and June 22, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience the excitement of 1893 Chicago on this unique tour based on Erik Larson’s best-selling book. Follow Daniel Burnham’s plans and learn about the devilish doings of H. H. Holmes as you explore the World’s Columbian Exposition.
Saturday, May 18
Cost: $45, $40 members
Saturday, June 22
Cost: $55, $50 members
Family Trolley Tours
Our new family trolley tours are real urban adventures. Led by family guide Josh Eisenberg, each thematic journey takes in Chicago’s unique places and spaces.
Tours begin at the Museum and run on select Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for kindergarten through 6th grade; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hidden Places
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring in Chicago with a behind-the-scenes look at secret destinations, hidden hideouts, and rooftop gardens.
Cost: $20 adult, $10 child; members: $15 adult, $5 child
Above and Below
Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Chicago is a city of many levels. Look down from a rooftop garden to see the tops of buildings and the noisy streets below. Go underground to discover the tunnels of the Chicago Pedway, and hunt for signs of the massive city above.
Cost: $20 adult, $10 child; members: $15 adult, $5 child
Water, Water Everywhere
Saturday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cool off this summer with a tour of the city's waterways. Explore the coastline of Lake Michigan and splash in the city's fountains. Shed your sandals on this wet and wild trip!
Cost: $20 adult, $10 child; members: $15 adult, $5 child
Extreme Chicago
Saturday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Did you know that Chicago is home to some of the brightest, biggest, and boldest places in the country? Visit the site of the nation's most influential settlement house, see one of America's biggest buildings, and explore the largest green roof in the world.
Cost: $20 adult, $10 child; members: $15 adult, $5 child
Mural, Mural on the Wall
Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Chicago's mural movement spectacularly decorates walls across the city. This tour will focus on the North Side and illustrate how the medium can be applied across themes and neighborhoods. We'll also discuss the Chicago Public Art Group, which has produced murals for more than 40 years.
Cost: $55, $50 members
Shalom Chicago
Nosh and Kibitz: A Neighborhood Trolley and Walking Tour
Sunday, July 21, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Nourish your body and your mind! Sample neighborhood histories and food at a variety of kosher restaurants in Skokie. Explore the once-vibrant Jewish neighborhood on Devon Avenue, now home to a mix of cultures and identities.
Cost: $55, $50 members
The Synagogue Speaks
Sunday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Expert tour guide and architectural historian Rolf Achilles leads a bus tour of Chicago-area synagogues. From balustrades to bimahs, explore architecture, art, and sacred stories from the oldest synagogue to the most modern.
Cost: $55, $50 members
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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.
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.
