Chicago History Museum Tour (Private)

Lincoln Park

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Private

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Specialty

2 hours

Skip-the-line museum tour with a private professional tour guide just for you. Tour includes all entrance fees.

Chicago History Museum building at a street corner with cars, pedestrians, and a blue sky in the background.

About This Tour

  • Daily Tours: 10:00am Tue > Sat
  • 2:00pm Sun

Experience Chicago’s rich and vibrant past with a personalized two-hour private tour of the Chicago History Museum. Led by one of our knowledgeable guides, this engaging visit brings the city’s stories to life—from the Great Chicago Fire and the rise of our iconic neighborhoods to the cultural movements and everyday people who shaped the city we know today. You’ll explore standout exhibits at your own pace, enjoy plenty of time for questions, and come away with a deeper appreciation for Chicago’s history and character.

Highlights Usually Include: (unless on loan or being restored, etc.)

  • The Great Chicago Fire Exhibit – A vivid look at the 1871 fire and how the city rebuilt itself.

  • Chicago: Crossroads of America – The museum’s signature exhibit covering transportation, industry, culture, and everyday life.

  • Lincoln Collection – Artifacts, documents, and personal items connected to Abraham Lincoln.

  • Facing Freedom – Stories exploring struggles for freedom and civil rights in American history.

  • Chicago Sports Gallery – Memorabilia and stories from the Bears, Cubs, Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks.

  • Fashion and Textile Collection – Iconic garments and style trends across Chicago’s history.

  • El Train Car – A historic elevated railway car you can step inside for a hands-on experience.

Pricing

$325

Price includes 1 adult. More people (up to 8 total) may be added for an additional charge.

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What you need to know

  • Meeting Point: The lobby of the Chicago History Museum at 1601 N. Clark St. 
  • Duration: 2hs

Great Tour with knowledgeable guide

Decided to sign up at the last minute for the tour and very glad I did. It was a great experience. The museum itself was one of the best ones in Chicago. And our tour guide was great. Small group so that was nice. And he was very knowledgable about Chicago, funny, and had answers to all the questions from our group. He was a Chicago native so he knew the city really well. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him. This is the best way to experience all museums in Chicago.

Jai Balismon

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