Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop
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.
About this activity
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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
Includes
- Transit tickets
- Local expert guide
- Alcohol
- Food and beverages
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Marquette Building : Meet your guide at 140 S Dearborn in the lobby to begin our historic pub tour.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 45 minutes
Grab a drink at the Adams St Brewery (inside The Berghoff) and learn the story of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 45 minutes
Enjoy another drink and hear a fascinating story about bribery and the Chicago media.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 45 minutes
Next stop is another famous pub featuring a well-hidden speakeasy.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 45 minutes
End the tour with a final drink (and a snack, if you wish) in this long-standing bar filled with German and Old English antiques.
Free Admission