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Chicago World's Fair of 1893 Walking Tour

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Duration

clock2 hours 45 minutes

Overview

    Come fall in love with the rich and colourful history that surrounds the beautiful city of Chicago. Sign up for this walking and food tour to know more. The 2 hour 45-minute trip starts and ends at South Michigan Avenue. You will enjoy close views of historical places, architecture and luxury hotels found in the area. The professional guide also provides shared iPads with old pictures to compare. Admission into the buildings is free, and you also receive game prizes as well as gifts. Since you will be indoors most of the time, the tour is ideal for any season. Within 3 hours, you will reach the destination point to conclude a memorable walk.

    Embark early to meet your guide for the day at 520 S Michigan Avenue. He will take you to the Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre. Spend 15 to 20 minutes to view the beautiful mosaics of the 19th-century structure. Then you walk through the ornate lobbies of the Auditorium Building for 10 minutes. The next stop for 20 minutes is the Fine Arts Building for some interactive games, followed by a drink and lunch break at the Berghoff Restaurant. Buy beer and wine to refresh and learn about its ties with the World Fair. Later, step into Monadnock skyscraper and Sullivan Centre for more historical and cultural enlightenment. Conclude the tour at Chicago Athletic Association, a men's club, which has now been turned into a hotel.

    Go ahead! Be informed, entertained and thoroughly engaged by the knowledge that surrounds this trip. Book and confirm your ticket immediately if you wish to join us. Disabled people can join as the transport and tour surfaces are wheelchair accessible. This tour is very close to major transportation points, making it convenient for the participants. You can also bring service animals for the walking adventure. With live commentary, followed by entertaining games, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the trip as you move forward. With a maximum of 8 travellers, this trip is sure to give you the private experience that we all desire from our vacations. So wait no longer, come join us today!

What It Is

  • A beautiful walk around the city gives travellers an exclusive taste of Chicago, giving them an incredible feel of the city just like in 1893.
  • A knowledge-filled experience of the marvellous architecture and the history behind them will give you a mindblowing idea as to what transformed the city of Chicago into what it is at present.
  • An inquisitive traveller will get to know to their heart's content, about the rich history and traditions of the city at the time of Chicago World's fair of 1893.

Your Experience With Chicago World's Fair of 1893 Walking Tour

  • Travellers will get to see the wonders of the Auditorium building at 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, followed by the Chicago Athletic Association.
  • Explore the ancient architecture and also try out the delicious cuisines at various restaurants of the city.
  • Exciting knowledge about the interiors of a historic Artists " Building is one of the best things about your tour
  • Enjoy a splendid drink at the Berghoff Restaurant, which is over 100 years old and has ties with the World's Fair.
  • Visit iconic places like the Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, which is over 19 centuries old, and is always ready to welcome visitors from different parts of the world where they get to enjoy themselves completely.

What Chicago World's Fair of 1893 Walking Tour Includes?

  • Time taken to cover this tour is 2 hours 45 minutes
  • A small group of people are allowed together to complete the trip once, so there are no worries for the lonely traveller, or couples.
  • Pass by the different places as specified before the tour and spend approx. 15 to 20 mins - each point.
  • Required Suggestions and Tips are always available with the guide for your convenience.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Absolutely! As travellers get to learn more about the tasty food and fabulous architecture that defines this city
  • Designed especially for those travel lovers who take immense pleasure in the history and appreciate the spetacular architecture

Travellers Talk

  • The tour was considered to be awesome and an exciting one by the travellers .
  • Highly informative and thoroughly interesting tour that gave the travellers an amazing oportunity to actually visit the interior of several beautiful buildings.
  • Most of the travellers appreciated the suggestions given by their helpful guide, plus their wonderfully planned itinerary, as well as their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm.

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