Discover Chicago's Historic Neighborhoods

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CAC has partnered with Big Bus Chicago for a tour that explores Chicago's mosaic of neighborhoods. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am, discover five fascinating communities from a seat on an open-top bus. You'll get an intriguing look at the art, architecture and history of Greektown, Little Italy, Pilsen, Chinatown and Bronzeville.

Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Big Bus Chicago logoAbout our Bus Partner

Big Bus Tours' sightseeing formula has been designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Formed in May 2011, Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours in the world, providing sightseeing tours in 18 cities across three continents.

Notes:
  • Advance reservations are required for this tour.
  • For guests unable to use stairs, please notify us at least two weeks in advance (when possible) by calling 312.922.3432 to ensure an accessible bus is available.
  • Mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) can be stored on the bus.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
Please review the latest COVID-19 Safety Policies.

Photos From This Tour

Entrance to Chinatown. Photo by Anna Munzesheimer.
Wentworth Ave. in Chinatown. Photo by Anna Munzesheimer.
Tour takers aboard Big Bus. Photo by Laura Stoecker.
Chinatown gate. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
Mana Contemporary Chicago. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
Old St. Patrick's Church. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
Hector Duarte's studio. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
St. Ignatius College Prep. Photo by Laura Stoecker.
Route through Pilsen. Photo by Laura Stoecker.

Upcoming Discover Chicago's Historic Neighborhoods Tours

Scheduled departures for this tour will return next season. To be notified when tickets for our next tour season go on sale, email tickets@architecture.org.

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