Chicago Prohibition Tour: Architecture & Sweets

Tour the streets of Chicago to see the beauty and legacy left behind by the Prohibition Era. See the amazing architecture, iconic sights (both old and new), the city’s best spots and try a local sweet treat along the way as you explore on foot.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Chicago Theatre - The tour begins beneath the stunning marquee of the Chicago Theatre, a familiar sight from numerous films and TV shows, before venturing into the vibrant city.
  • Chicago Pedway - Weather permitting, the tour will proceed to the Chicago Pedway. This distinctive feature of Chicago is utilized daily by locals and commuters to…
What's Included
  • Stunning river views
  • Friendly local English-speaking guide
  • Stroll through beautiful parks
  • Tips on what else to see, do, and eat
  • Discover Chicago’s incredible architecture
  • Taste local tradition: Chicago-style popcorn
  • Pass by Chicago Theatre where musical Chicago was filmed
What's Not Included
  • Additional Food & Drink
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers about 4.8 km (3 miles) of walking.
  • We can accommodate vegetarian options but cannot…
Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
The Chicago Theatre (underneath the marquee), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rob_b
Nov 25, 2024
Best city tour I’ve ever had - My gf and I had the best tour with Dave. He knew so many hidden spots and all the history we were interested in. Highly highly recommend
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Sue
Oct 29, 2024
Chicago by foot in 2 1/2 hours - Our guide, Rich, was great. He enthusiastically took us on a very informative tour of beautiful buildings and sculptures. Lots of time to stop along the way for photo opportunities ( and enjoyed our chocolate and popcorn!)
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Sergio_l
Sep 9, 2024
Chicago so much to see - The former library is beautiful. The stops were informative. Overall it was the right amount of time for a walking tour.
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Sam_h
Aug 14, 2024
Really interesting tour... - Really interesting tour all of it was fascinating. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm Chicago and the tour was brilliant
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Laurasd1364wx
Jul 20, 2024
A great your! - It was a good tour! Dave is knowledge and has passion for his adopted city. I enjoyed this tour and would recommend to others!
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Jadey4646
Jul 13, 2024
Even better than playing knifey-spooney - Went on the architecture tour with Tall Dave. He was extremely knowledgeable and charismatic, and provided insight into the life of certain Chicago buildings. It was clear that he had conducted significant research into Chicago’s history. The visual aids were very helpful!
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Mwadehicks
Jun 17, 2024
Fun tour - It was a nice tour. We are from Illinois and learned a lot of great information about Chicago architecture and history. This is a great tour for locals as well as out-of-towners
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Emilia_l
Oct 9, 2024
Curious and entertaining guide - The cultural center tour was fantastic. The explanation was educational. It was billed as a prohibition tour but the information on that topic was limited.
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Akinsiku_t
Aug 2, 2024
Tour - The tour guide was on time, patient and understanding. He was kind and accommodating. The tour was done in a bit of a rush and we didn’t enjoy the tour as much as we could have. It was a small group of two couples- it would have been nice if we were addressed by our names too, just like it was for the other couple.
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Yan_b
Jun 12, 2024
Somewhat disappointing - David was very engaging and clearly excited to show off the city. I was however disappointed with the itinerary. I was hoping to see more architecture (Wrigley building, Tribune tower, NBC building, Flamingo sculpture, etc. Instead, we spent way too much time in Marshal Fields and buying pop corn.
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