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Experience the heritage and excitement of Chicago by motorcoach with these special guided tours.
- Devil in the White City: Select Saturdays August-December
- Murder and Mystery in Chicago: Saturday, November 1
- Sacred Spaces: Saturday, December 6
- Work Spaces, Chic Places: Saturday, January 10
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
Saturday, October 18, November 8, and December 13, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Retrace the steps of the millions who visited Chicago to experience the dazzling World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Learn fascinating facts about the fair while visiting sites related to Erik Larson’s best-selling book.
Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Saturday, October 18
> This event is sold out.
Saturday, November 8
> This tour is sold out.
Saturday, December 13
> Purchase tickets
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Saturday, November 1, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Join author Richard Lindberg as he introduces infamous crimes and sinister outlaws that have shocked and shaken Chicago.
Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Sacred Spaces
Saturday, December 6, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with architectural historian Rolf Achilles as he guides us through some of Chicago’s most beautiful sacred spaces.
Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Work Spaces, Chic Places
Saturday, January 10, 1:00 p.m.
Feast your eyes on fashion in the making on this bus tour of Chicago designer and manufacturer work spaces.
This tour is one of many programs associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.
Cost:
$45; $40 members.
> Check back in mid-November to purchase tickets for this tour.
> Learn more about Chic Chicago
*These tours are eligible for a special discount. Purchase tickets for any three tours for only $100! To make a reservation, please call 312.642.4600. This discount is not available online.
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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.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600