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Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Overview

Chicago's Loop and River North neighborhoods offer a unique blend of history and adult beverages on this pub tour via the Brown Line. This adventure is exclusively for those over age 21, featuring great stories and visits to legendary pubs.

  • 🍺 The tour begins at the Marquette Building, a beautiful historic site.
  • 🍻 Enjoy a drink and snack at Adams Street Brewery, part of The Berghoff, Chicago's oldest continuously-operating restaurant.
  • 🚆 A brief train ride on the Brown Line takes us to River North.
  • 📜 At Brehon Pub, hear a captivating story involving bribery and the Chicago media.
  • 🍷 The Green Door Tavern is the oldest pub in Chicago, above a hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy.
  • 🏛️ Last call will be at Monk's Pub, filled with historic antiques, before we return to the Loop.

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Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Food and beverages
  • Alcohol
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Meet your guide inside the Marquette Building lobby at 140 S Dearborn
Return details
Tour ends with stories and a drink at this famous pub

  • Marquette Building
    Meet your guide at 140 S Dearborn in the lobby to begin our historic pub tour.
  • Grab a drink at the Adams St Brewery (inside The Berghoff) and learn the story of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city.
  • Brehon Pub
    Enjoy another drink and hear a fascinating story about bribery and the Chicago media.
  • Next stop is another famous pub featuring a well-hidden speakeasy.
  • End the tour with a final drink (and a snack, if you wish) in this long-standing bar filled with German and Old English antiques.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

    Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Experience unavailable
    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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