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Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North 20% OFF

Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
$32
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North delves into the gritty past of Prohibition-era Chicago. Guided by an expert, you'll uncover the dramatic tales of the Beer Wars and the fierce rivalries that shaped this iconic city.

  • 🏛️ Visit the Historic Water Tower, a limestone landmark that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, marking the heart of the most contested turf during Prohibition.
  • ⛪ Explore Holy Name Cathedral, where the scars of a 1926 machine gun ambush still linger, revealing the violent history tied to Al Capone's notorious rivals.
  • 🏰 Tour the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, a stunning Gilded Age mansion that showcases the legitimate wealth of River North, contrasting sharply with the illegal fortunes made in the area.
  • 🧵 Discover the Former Location of the Celano Tailor Shop, an ordinary facade that served as a crucial meeting point for Outfit members, blurring the lines between legitimate business and organized crime.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a Professional Guide who provides rich history and context throughout your two-hour journey.
  • 🗺️ Follow a Planned Route that takes you through major landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the gangster era.
  • 💰 Gratuities for your guide are appreciated but not required, allowing you to express your satisfaction with their service.
  • ♿ Enjoy Wheelchair Accessibility, with all areas and surfaces designed to accommodate mobility needs, including public transportation options nearby.
  • 👶 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this tour suitable for families.
  • 🐾 Service animals are allowed, ensuring that all participants can enjoy the experience.

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Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Professional Guide: A local guide to provide history and context.
  • Planned Route: A curated, 2 hour path through major landmarks.
  • Gratuities for your guide (appreciated but not required)

Meeting point
Meet your guide at the base of the Old Chicago Water Tower, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue. Look for your guide on the east side of the Water Tower, facing Michigan Avenue.

  • Historic Water Tower
    One of the only structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this limestone landmark marks the heart of what would become the most contested and bloodiest turf in Prohibition-era Chicago.
  • Holy Name Cathedral
    This stunning Catholic cathedral, dedicated in 1875, still bears physical evidence of a 1926 machine gun ambush that cut down one of Al Capone's most feared rivals just steps from its entrance.
  • Richard H. Driehaus Museum
    This Gilded Age mansion illustrates the extraordinary legitimate wealth flowing through River North — a sharp contrast to the illegal fortunes being made on the very same streets.
  • Chicago's North Shore
    Former Location of the Celano Tailor Shop What appeared to be an ordinary tailor shop served as a key meeting point for Outfit members, where the line between legitimate business and organized crime quietly disappeared.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Chicago Gangster History Walking Tour of River North 20% OFF

    Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
    $32
    $40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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