Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

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jls522
96 days ago
This was our second tour with Tom and L Stop Tours and we enjoyed it just as much as the first (Prairie Avenue - also highly recommend!). Of the 4 places we visited, we had only visited The Berghoff before, but learned more about its history during our time there. We enjoyed learning about all of our stops and will definitely be back to spend more time at each of them. The afternoon went very quickly and the whole experience felt like hanging out with friends. Tom has a lot of knowledge and clearly loves this city and we look forward to touring with him again in the future

Eat, drink and discover Chicago's Loop and River North neighborhoods on our Chicago historic pub tour via the Brown Line!  Join us on this "over age 21" adventure for a combination of great Chicago stories and adult beverages as we tour historic sites and legendary pubs in the city’s Near North Side. We'll kick off our Chicago tour at the beautiful Marquette Building then head to the Adams Street Brewery, part of The Berghoff, Chicago's oldest, continuously-operating restaurant for a drink and a snack. Next stop, we board the Brown Line for a brief train ride to River North. In River North, we'll visit Brehon Pub with a fascinating story involving bribery and the Chicago media. The Green Door Tavern is next on our list. It's the oldest pub in Chicago and sits above a well-hidden, authentic Prohibition-era speakeasy.  We'll then board the train again and make our way back to the Loop where we'll have "last call" at historic, antique-filled Monk's Pub.

Departure Point

  • Meet your guide inside the Marquette Building lobby at 140 S Dearborn
Return Details
  • Tour ends with stories and a drink at this famous pub
Duration3 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Marquette Building140 S Dearborn St, , Chicago, IllinoisMeet your guide at 140 S Dearborn in the lobby to begin our historic pub tour.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Brehon Pub731 N Wells St, , Chicago, IllinoisGrab a drink at the Adams St Brewery (inside The Berghoff) and learn the story of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: The Green Door Tavern678 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654Enjoy another drink and hear a fascinating story about bribery and the Chicago media.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: The Berghoff Restaurant17 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60604Next stop is another famous pub featuring a well-hidden speakeasy.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Monk's Pub205 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60606End the tour with a final drink (and a snack, if you wish) in this long-standing bar filled with German and Old English antiques.Duration: 45 minutes

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
Inclusions
  • Transit tickets
  • Local expert guide
Exclusions
  • Alcohol
  • Food and beverages
Redemption InstructionsPlease arrive at the tour meeting point 15 minutes early to sign a liability waiver if you have not already done so online.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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jls522
This was our second tour with Tom and L Stop Tours and we enjoyed it just as much as the first (Prairie Avenue - also highly recommend!). Of the 4 places we visited, we had only visited The Berghoff before, but learned more about its history during our time there. We enjoyed learning about all of our stops and will definitely be back to spend more time at each of them. The afternoon went very quickly and the whole experience felt like hanging out with friends. Tom has a lot of knowledge and clearly loves this city and we look forward to touring with him again in the future
petegglt
Great tour, if you are in chicago you can't miss this tour, Tom is a great guide with a lot of knowledge. The pubs and places are amazing !! It was a great experience.
deanc860
Tom is a great guide and has a great passion for the city of Chicago. He offers great history on the sites you visit while at the same time enjoying the offerings of the establishment being visited. Even the Malort! I will definitely let people know of this great tour of the Historic Pub tour.
Brandon_G
This is a great tour! It has a little of everything - architecture, skyscraper history, pubs, the L, stories, pubs, nice views, oh, and pubs! The tour guide had tons of great information and fun stories.
B2051MXkevins
Tom is a great guide who loves Chicago. We loved hanging out with him and learning about Chicago’s history and architecture.

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