1893 World's Fair Walking Tour with Bars and Food
- No booking or credit card fees
With this beyond amazing tour, enjoy the perfect combination of food and drink with incredible architecture, fascinating historical stories of turn-of-the-century Chicago, as well as visual scavenger hunts and clue-based games.
Description
With this unique walking tour, you will understand how and why the 1893 World's Fair still captures our imaginations more than any other event in Chicago history.
We dug through archives, studied photographs, and designed games to devise a the most fun and insightful excursion. See the few remaining buildings from the time of the World's Fair. People think that you have to go south of downtown to understand the history of the World's Fair, but it's impact on the architecture and landscape of downtown Chicago is still visible today.
Along your tour, get to taste a pleasant amount of delicious food and beer, in connection with stories of the 1893 World's Fair!
Highlights
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Colorful mosaics in a hotel built for the 1893 World's Fair
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The sweeping grand lobby of the Auditorium Building
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Ride one of the last elevators downtown with a human operator
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Delicious German food at the Berghoff Restaurant
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Downtown Chicago's last remaining pre-Chicago fire building
- The opulent Chicago Athletic Hotel, once an exclusive men's club
Includes
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Guide
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Shared use of iPads with historic photos
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Game prizes & gifts
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Two small snacks
- Welcome drink (1)
- Easy booking
- Instant confirmation
- Reschedule anytime
- Best price guaranteed
- 24/5 Customer support
All our card payments are protected by thawte to give you peace of mind.
Schedule
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12:45
Check-in at the Congress Plaza Hotel Main Lobby
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13:00
Guided Walking Tour (3 hrs)
Retrace history as you stroll along the footsteps of the old Chicago World's Fair. Soak in the architecture of the remaining buildings of that period, the Auditorium building and Chicago Athletic Hotel as well as colorful mosaics in the hotel. Also enjoy German food and beer along the tour!
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16:00
Check-out at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
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15:45
Check-in at the Congress Plaza Hotel Main Lobby
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16:00
Guided Walking Tour (3 hrs)
Retrace history as you stroll along the footsteps of the old Chicago World's Fair. Soak in the architecture of the remaining buildings of that period, the Auditorium building and Chicago Athletic Hotel as well as colorful mosaics in the hotel. Also enjoy German food and beer along the tour!
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19:00
Check-out at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
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17:30
Check-in at the Congress Plaza Hotel Main Lobby
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17:45
Guided Walking Tour (3 hrs)
Retrace history as you stroll along the footsteps of the old Chicago World's Fair. Soak in the architecture of the remaining buildings of that period, the Auditorium building and Chicago Athletic Hotel as well as colorful mosaics in the hotel. Also enjoy German food and beer along the tour!
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20:45
Check-out at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 12:45:00
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 16:00:00
Check-in Time & Location
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 12:45:00
Check-out Time & Location
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 16:00:00
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 15:45:00
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 19:00:00
Check-in Time & Location
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 15:45:00
Check-out Time & Location
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 19:00:00
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 17:30:00
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 20:45:00
Check-in Time & Location
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(For Check-In) Congress Plaza Hotel (The Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 17:30:00
Check-out Time & Location
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(For Check-Out) Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States) Time: 20:45:00
Price & Options
Notes
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Snacks for vegetarians may be available, but unfortunately gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan snacks are not available.
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Please no video or audio recording devices. Minimal note-taking is permitted. Photography during tour is welcome.
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People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
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Cash
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A valid government-issued photo ID
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Walking shoes
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Comfortable clothing
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Camera
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Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
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To streamline the tour, we take your order and cash for your second drink at check-in ($6 for beer, $8 for wine, includes gratuity). At the third drink stop, you may independently purchase a beer, wine, or cocktail of your choice.
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This activity operates regardless of weather.
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The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
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Gratuity is not included in the price.
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Drinks are available for purchase.
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Parking validation available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations made after the booking confirmation date will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
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