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Walking Tour of Historic Cottages and Buildings of Wicker Park

Walking Tour of Historic Cottages and Buildings of Wicker Park

Overview

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, from the mundane to the magnificent.

City: Chicago

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $45.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Historical photos of each stop in a free app

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Wicker Park

See 40+ Stunning Chicago's Workers Cottages Of Wicker Park - A Chicago Architectural Vernacular Of The Late 1800's - PLUS MANY MORE HISTORIC PROPERTIES. This tour will show you many of these delightful cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. Plus you will hear about some fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond as well as see over 25 historic homes, mansions, and buildings! NOTE: This is a 2 hour +, three-mile walking tour so not suitable for most children under 13 or adults with health issues.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (34)

433pattik

Aug 2024

Excellent tour! I would highly recommend this tour and the guide. It was very informative and made for a great afternoon walk around Wicker Park!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thanks, Patty! It was great to have you along on the tour and hope to see you again!

nadiasE9888FA

Jul 2024

Fantastic tour with Ronnie! I’ve lived in Chicago for over 2 years and seen these homes dozens of times but never knew how special they are until Ronnie’s tour. He’s clearly passionate about discovering the beautiful details in the architecture and ties in the historical context wonderfully.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thanks so much, Nadia! I am glad you enjoyed yourself on the tour and hope to see you again soon!

I1a23

Jul 2024

It was a very informative and interesting tour of Wicker Park historic cottages and mansions with Ronnie Frey. He has not only curated this so well, but enlivened it with little stories which he’s gleaned having spoken to some of the owners themselves. He is so knowledgeable about each houses’ architectural style that by the end of the tour we knew what an Italianate vs Second empire style was!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thanks so much for this nice review, Sunita! It was great to have you both along and I am glad you loved learning about the various architectural styles!