Our private walking tour of the Chicago History Museum offers a personalized, in-depth experience led by expert guides who bring Chicago’s vibrant past to life through captivating stories, insider insights, and exclusive information tailored to your interests.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $300.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Guests on tour will explore the rich and diverse history of the city through engaging exhibits and artifacts. Highlights include the story of the Great Chicago Fire, the city's role in the civil rights movement, and displays on iconic Chicago innovations like deep-dish pizza and blues music. Visitors will also see Abraham Lincoln artifacts, vintage fashion, historic photographs, and immersive dioramas that bring the city's past to life.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Chicago History Museum Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $163 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $300. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet up outside the main entrance on N. Clark St. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private Chicago History Museum Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (27) | $163 | |
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Chicago Museum Tours.
