History Pub Crawls
These monthly walking or trolley tours allow you 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.
Participants receive drink specials at each location when possible. Meals and beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Purchasing Tickets: Limit of 6 tickets per purchase. Private Group Tours are offered for larger groups.
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Meeting Location:
Unless otherwise noted Meeting points announced the week of the tour.
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.
The Village People
Thursday, May 17; 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Young man, there’s a place you can go and it’s called Roscoe Village! Yep, located near the YMCA and right outside the reach of rowdy Wrigley, Roscoe Village is known for its tree-lined streets and unique boutiques. Once home to the historic and playful Riverview Park, this walking tour of Roscoe Village pubs will provide amusement for all!
Cost: $25, $20 Members
Booze, Bars, and Bootlegging! Prohibition Era Chicago
Sundays, June 3 and August 26, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Find out what makes Chicago untouchable. Get a taste of infamous speakeasies frequented by some of Chicago’s infamous gangsters like Capone, Moran, and Dillinger. On this trolley tour, learn how prohibition came to be, some fascinating facts about the era, and how it ultimately shaped the city and its image.
Cost: $30, $25 members
Sunday, June 3
Thursday, August 16
Sunday, August 26
Take Me Out to the Pubs
Thursday, June 7, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Holy Cow! Get off the sidelines and join in Chicago’s legendary baseball traditions. This trolley tour is a home run.
Cost: $30, $25 members
Chicago’s Greatest Dives
Fridays, July 6 and August 10, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Feeling a bit in the poor house? Join us as we pour into some of Chicago’s best dive bars. We’ll learn about the history behind each drinking den we visit and discuss the history behind moonshine, bathtub gin, and other historic homemade drinks.
Cost: $30, $25 members
Friday, July 6
Friday, August 10
Bustlin’ Bucktown
Thursday, July 12, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
From Polish patriarchs to starving artists to hungry hipsters, Bucktown has a busy bohemian history. Visit local and legendary favorites on this walking pub crawl.
Cost: $25, $20 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.
