The All Ages 1893 World’s Fair Walking Tour digs into how and why the World’s Columbian Exposition still captures imaginations more than 125 years later. This 2-hour mostly indoor walking tour visits beautiful historical buildings in downtown Chicago that still remain from the time of the World’s Fair. You will learn more about the history of this incredible event while playing interactive, educational games like visual scavenger hunts.



This downtown tour visits some of the few remaining and spectacular buildings from the time of the World’s Fair. The fairgrounds themselves were in Jackson Park and on the Midway. You can best see the impact of the fair right in downtown Chicago. Here the architecture and landscape still show the World’s Fair imprint even today. Stepping into a glittering lobby of a 19th century hotel allows you to step into the past in your imagination.
Along with commentary illuminating the World’s Fair’s history, your guide will show you archival photos and images on shared iPads that help bring it to life. You’ll even get a chance to ride in a human-operated elevator, one of the last left in the city. In between tour commentary, the guide will lead you in interactive, educational games, including a visual scavenger hunt with historic clues. This is a fun way to learn about history, making it a good tour for guests of all ages, from kids to senior citizens!
This is a streamlined version of our regularly-scheduled 1893 World’s Fair Walking Tour with Bars. The All Ages version of the tour focuses on the educational games and architectural explorations and does not include a drink stop.


Highlights
The sweeping grand lobby of the Auditorium Building Ride an old elevator with a human operator Interactive, educational games like a visual scavenger hunt Beautiful 19th-century architecture A secret alleyway with a hidden building Magnificent architecture of a landmark department store Stories and Ideas

The rapid changes in culture around the turn of the 20th century All the different exhibits, from transportation to fine arts The 1893 Fair’s array of foods and even food sculpture Parlor songs of the past Amusements on the Midway at the 1893 World's Fair The magnitude and brevity of this influential event Included

Professional tour guide commentary Shared iPads with historic photos Small snack Game prizes and gifts Duration: 2 hours with .7 miles walking.

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  • alarm Duration: 120
  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1 Max 8

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  • Available for all ages
  • Packages start from $0.00pp

Address: Chicago, IL

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  • What is the minimum age for Walking Tours at Chicago?

    The minimum age for Walking Tours at Chicago is suitable for all ages.

  • How long does an Walking Tours session at Chicago last?

    The average Walking Tours session at our Chicago centre is 2 to 3 hour.

  • Is Walking Tours Chicago open for bookings during the week?

    Absolutely, however Walking Tours is busiest at the weekend - and our Chicago centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.

  • Is Walking Tours Chicago open for bookings at weekends?

    Walking Tours at Chicago is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Walking Tours bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!

  • How popular is the Walking Tours Chicago center?

    Geronigo® aims for all of our Walking Tours locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Walking Tours Chicago center is no exception. Book with confidence!

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    Yes you can buy Walking Tours Chicago gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Walking Tours Chicago vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).

  • What is the postcode for Walking Tours Chicago?

    The postcode for Walking Tours Chicago is 60601. Please note that sometimes our Walking Tours centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Walking Tours Chicago on your booking receipt.

  • Where is Walking Tours Chicago?

    The Walking Tours Chicago center is located at the following address: 60601, Chicago, IL. Please note that sometimes our Walking Tours centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!

  • How much is Walking Tours at Chicago?

    The average package price of Walking Tours at Chicago 28.00. The lowest price is 0.00 with the most expensive option being 425.00.

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