Category Black Heritage & South Side Tours

Chicago · BLACK HERITAGE & SOUTH SIDE TOURS

3 Black Heritage & South Side Tours in Chicago That Live Up to the Hype

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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 3 black heritage & south side tours worth booking in Chicago, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

African American Heritage Tour of Chicago

African American Heritage Tour of Chicago - Hyde Park Stop: Obama, an African American Museum, and Big Names in One Stretch

1.African American Heritage Tour of Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Tour Chicago’s Black neighborhoods by van, with stops in Bronzeville and Hyde Park plus soul food and museum time—guided by Steve.

“I was shocked at the depth of black history in Chicago and its impact on Chicago’s overall culture. The tour ran longer than expected and we got started late. Overall I’m glad I took the tour.”

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Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods: North and South Side

Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods: North and South Side - Hyde Park and the University of Chicago: the city in one neighborhood

2.Small-Group Tour of Chicago Neighborhoods: North and South Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Small-group Chicago neighborhoods tour covering Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wrigley Field, and Bronzeville with local stories and transit included.

“Raw. Authentic. A character. Non-touristy. Famous stars homes and non-tourist neighborhoods, but I had to ask to cut the tour short. Erratic driving. Hazard lights on for half the tour. Scared me. Got car sick with all the quick and sharp and erratic turns. Had my eyes closed at least 10% of time as scarey drivers. Hit a curb at least once and cut across lanes in very scary ways more times than I could keep track. He was hard of hearing and had to really speak up question and it was just a 4 seater sedan car. Could6nt hear his hazard lights were on for 50% of the tour…”

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