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Chicago Historic Pullman Town Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Chicago Historic Pullman Town Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Overview

This walking tour will take you through the heart of the Pullman historic district and is perfect for people who are interested in getting to know more about the rich history of the former Pullman empire. Our amazing local guides will tell you all about the original buildings (one of the largest collections of 19th-century row houses in Chicago), the sad history of the employees and the former outskirts of “Bumtown” where workers secretly planned one of the biggest strikes in history and much much more!

Schedule:

9:00 AM
Meet your guide at Cultural Center

9:10 AM
Take the train to Pullman estate

9:45 AM
Visit the Administration Building, tour the factory grounds and visit the Gift store

10:15 AM
Visit Hotel Florence

10:45 AM
Walk around Arcade Park

11:00 AM
Visit the Stables and The Pullman Historic Foundation Visitor Center

11:30 AM
Visit Greenstone Church

12:00 PM
Walk around Market Hall

12:15 PM
Lunch time!

1:00 PM
Train ride back to the city

City: Chicago

Sat 19 Oct

Other dates

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Starting at $211.65

Make a reservation

Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $211.65

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Train tickets

English speaking guide

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Pullman Historic District

Take a trip back in time with a stroll through the charming streets of the Pullman historic district. The first planned industrial community in the U.S., the Pullman neighborhood is a hidden gem known for its innovative urban design and stunning architecture. The area was designated a National Monument by President Obama in 2015, making it Chicago’s first and only unit of the National Park System. The neighborhood was meticulously planned by George Pullman in the 1880s as housing for employees of his Pullman Palace Car Company. Today, visitors can stop by the Pullman Factory where the railroad cars were constructed, the Hotel Florence, named for his daughter, and the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, which documents the first African American labor union in the country.

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