Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods - North and South Side | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods - North and South Side

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
from
155

Check Availability

  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This unique tour of Chicago will allow for tourist to see most of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods and city parks. There is no other tour that tours multiple neighborhoods in Chicago. Some tours show 1 or 2 neighborhoods, we travel through the South Side, North Side, Southwest, Northwest and a portion of Downtown showing more then 10 neighborhoods and attractions.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Hyde Park, Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois

Travelers will see the neighborhood and home of 44th President of the United States and plaque where Michelle Obama was 1st kissed! Travelers will tour the college campus of The University of Chicago that attracts students from around the world where many remain post graduation in the historical Hyde Park. In addition to the medical professionals from The University of Chicago Medicine and the local residents, the neighborhood is a true melting pot. With real estate in the area ranging from multi million dollar homes to $600 monthly apartments, Hype Park is a tour favorite!



Pass By: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Travelers will see the historical Du Paul University and its breathtaking beautiful neighborhood! The beauty of Lincoln Park rivals any neighborhood in America with its traditional to modern, frame to brick homes, shops, restaurants and so much more!

Pass By: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois

Travelers will be amazed by Chicago’s beautiful Gold Coast neighborhood and parks.

Pass By: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566

From the tour van, tourist will see the city’ neighborhoods and parks including Wrigley Field (Go Cubs!)

Pass By: Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

Travelers will learn Bronzeville’s history of African Americans leaving the south and getting off at the last stop in Chicago. While some stopped in St. Louis and other cities, many stayed in until the last stop and knew to get off when the conductor yelled “I don’t care where you go but you have to gotta get outta here”! Travelers will learn of the naming of Bronzeville in relation to African American skin as will as see Pilgrim Baptist Church that many refer to it as the birth of gospel music! With Bronzeville being revitalized, travelers will see the new next to the old. Travelers will see a slice of black life.

Inclusions
  • Headphones to hear guide.
  • Phone charging port.

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • FOR GROUPS OF 12 OR MORE TRAVELERS, 7 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
    Traveler pickup is offered
    If the schedule allows, pick up from airport is an option for an additional $60, the price of an Uber ride.

    Airports

    • Midway Airport, 5700 Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
    • O'Hare Intl Airport, 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666


    Departure Time

    09:00 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    4 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Jillian_C

    11 Apr, 2024

    Steve took us through neighborhoods from downtown through the extensive South side and up into the North side, always with great running commentary on the history, people, and places in each neighborhood. Thus was exactly what we hoped for. It was even better than expected -because Steve lives and works in Chicago he was able to share personal experiences that made the tour even better. We had a wonderful time!

    Michael_H

    17 Feb, 2024

    Overall, the small group tour of the north and south of Chicago with Steven was quite enjoyable. Despite a few hiccups, it provided a good overview of the city. Steven's knowledge was evident, and he shared interesting tidbits about the areas we visited. However, there were some issues, such as Steven being an hour late to pick us up due to confusion about our booking. Additionally, his driving was a bit erratic, which was concerning at times. I wish we could have made more stops along the way to explore different locations, but the tour still lasted over four hours, giving us a comprehensive glimpse of the city. It's a great option for those looking to get a taste of Chicago and plan future visits at a more leisurely pace.

    Fatladythatlunches

    18 Jan, 2024

    We had been in Chicago for a couple of months and had done all the usual sights. We had a few days remaining and felt there was a big area south we hadn't explored at all. Enter Steve ..... what he doesn't know about the Southside is just not worth knowing. I had no idea just how many famous people were born or spent time in South Chicago. It was such an informative excursion; he drove us all the way down to the Indiana border with a really interesting commentary, identifying all the different neighbourhoods and how they came about. There were lots of stops to take pictures and a nice break in a local coffee shop. I urge you to take this trip which really gave us a much better understanding of the whole of Chicago. Oh.... and those famous people's homes you can see, past and present.... Muddy Waters, Johnny Mathis, the Marx Brothers, Pops Staples, Kanye West, Muhammad Ali, President Obama! Fantastic. Thank you, Steve. We will always remember the three reasons folk from the South travelled to Chicago... JOBS, JOBS AND JOBS!!

    Tina_L

    02 Oct, 2023

    Steve is Awesome. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about Chicago! Steve has a great sense of humor and makes the tour fun. He took us to popular places as well as places we would have never been able to visit if we hadn’t gone on this tour! There are so many neighborhoods in Chicago and Steve knows them all. I highly recommend taking this tour. He will also pick you up from the airport and take you back for less than an Uber.

    Jerry_L

    18 Sep, 2023

    Steve was great. Told us a lot of history about the neighborhoods. Picked us up on time and explained everything and how it all got started . Would use him again if we could

    User's Picture Gallery

    Image

    Chicago Neighborhoods Day-long Tour

    Image

    Fabulous, really enjoyed

    ImageImage

    Similar Packages


    Other Populars

    Some popular Sightseeing Tours, Activities and Holiday Packages.

    USA - SightSeeing Tours and Activities View All

    Chicago - Holiday Packages View All

    - Where To Stay View All

    - Top Tourist Attractions View All