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Special Interest Tours

Explore Chicago

Amazing Grace

 

Visit a sampling of Chicago's exceptional houses of worship from many different faiths.

 

 

Hollywood by the Lake

 

From the silent movie era to present day blockbusters, join us for an exciting tour of television, movie, and theatre sites. Explore Chicago's rich cinematic and theatrical past, present, and future.

 

 

On the Right Track

 

Join Accenting Chicago on an exploration of Chicago's rich history on the rails. You'll visit the Historic Pullman District, the company town where the Pullman Sleeping Car was invented. You'll also enjoy a ride on Chicago's Elevated train.

 

Green Tour

 

With an environmentally friendly emphasis this tour will show you how, even in a metropolitan city, you're never far from the "green."

 

 

 

Chicago’s Leading Ladies


From Jane Addams to Oprah Winfrey, the First Ladies of Chicago History have made major contributions to the development and identity of this great city in the social reform, business, art, and entertainment worlds. Join us for a fun filled day exploring the legacy of these extraordinary Chicago Ladies!

 

 

 

Sports Spectacular


Attention Sports Fans! Join us for an exciting day tour exploring Chicago’s tremendous sports legacy. You’ll learn all about famous Chicago Sports legends and stories as you tour the city. Explore Chicago’s famous sports arenas: Soldier Field where the Bears play football, US Cellular Field which is home to the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox, the United Center made famous by Michael Jordan and the Bulls as well as the Chicago Black Hawks hockey team, and last but not least, the world-renowned Wrigley Field where the Cubs hope to someday celebrate a victory in the World Series! 

 

 

Irish Chicago


Erin go Bragh in the Windy City!

Chicago prides itself on being one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. In the 1840’s, the Irish fleeing their country’s potato famine, arrived in droves to the young city of Chicago. By 1870, the Irish represented more than 13 percent of the city’s population. Join Accenting Chicago on a tour featuring the best of Irish Chicago.

 

 

 

Sweet Home Chicago
A Musical Journey Down Memory Lane


Join us for a day filled with story and song on this journey through Chicago's rich musical history! We'll explore the city as the birth place of The Blues and celebrate the legends of Rock and Roll that left an enduring legacy. The smash hit "Million Dollar Quartet" is featured on this tour. This sensational show recreates the night of December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins. Your day also includes a Chicago Jazz & Blues Tour, visit to Chess Records, lunch at Buddy Guy's Legends, and more!

 

 

 

 

America's First City
Presidential and Political Highlights of the Windy City

Spend a day exploring Chicago’s rich presidential past, present, and future! From Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama. The 1968 Democratic National Convention to the 1996 Democratic National Convention. The nomination of Warren G. Harding to that of Harry S. Truman for VP. Chicago has been the site of countless momentous presidential events!

 

 

 

 

Grand & Glorious
Inside Chicago's Historic Hotels

Join us for an exploration of Chicago's storied past on this behind-the-scenes tour of three architecturally, culturally, and historically magnificent hotels. Lunch is included at one of Downtown Chicago’s finest hotels.

 

 

 

 

A Touch of Glass


Reflections on The Windy City’s Glass Architecture

Only in a city with an architectural heritage as rich as Chicago’s could we spend an entire day exploring the wonders of glass building designs!  This unique outing will give you a “window” on Chicago’s breathtaking glass creations, both historical and contemporary.

 

 

 

 

Divided Nation


Remembering the Civil War

150 years ago our nation was fragmented by war.  Although hundreds of miles from the battlefield, Chicago was a key player in the war and its lasting effects on the nation.  Visit the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers, and monuments and structures built in their memory while on this respectful tour.

 

 

 

 

Gay by Design


Boystown” is the nickname for one Chicago neighborhood that has long been the center of the GLBT community. Explore the area including public buildings, shopping and outdoor art that makes the city proud. 

 

 

 

 

Everything Old is New Again


“Make no little plans: they have no magic to stir men’s blood…” This quote by the noted American architect and city planner, Daniel H. Burnham, is as true today as when he spoke those words. On this tour you will see how owners, architects and decorators have salvaged some grand but aging buildings by giving them new life and meaning.

 

 

 

 

The Wright Stuff


Frank Lloyd Wright is celebrated as one of America’s greatest architects and the founder of the Prarie School of Architecture.  Spend a day with us in picturesque Oak Park, IL, as we explore the world’s largest concentration of Wright’s works!

 

 

 

333 N Michigan Avenue

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suite 425

F: 312-819-5366  

 

chicago, il 60601

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