Chicago Summertime Sampler Tours

Summertime Sampler Tours combine the charms and histories of three diverse neighborhoods. Each Thursday between May 29 and August 28, the three-hour tour will visit three of our most popular destinations—Greek Town, Chinatown, & Little Italy. On Tuesdays, the tours will rotate among trips to Humboldt Park, Wicker Park, & Ukrainian Village; Little Italy, Pilsen, & Little Village; and Uptown, Andersonville, & Lincoln Square.

The new Chicago Public Art Tours visit the South, West, or Near North areas of the city, highlighting the public art collection that enhances and reflects the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods. A Chicago Public Art Program staff member will visit a broad range of artworks representing distinct eras and artistic genres and discuss the role public art plays in communities. These tours illustrate why Chicago is considered an "open-air" museum.

For more information or reservations for Chicago Neighborhood Tours, call 312.742.1190 or www.ChicagoNeighborhoodTours.com. All Neighborhood Tours, Special Interest Tours, and Summertime Sampler Tours depart by motorcoach from the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street at Michigan Avenue, at 10 a.m. (check-in at 9:30 a.m.). The cost for each Neighborhood Tour is $30 ($25 for seniors/students) and includes refreshments. The cost for each Special Interest Tour is $50 ($45 for seniors/students) and includes lunch. Summertime Sampler Tours cost $20 per person. Group rates are available. Reservations are strongly recommended as tours commonly sell out.

Visitors and Chicagoans planning to entertain out-of-town guests can receive additional city information by calling 1.877.CHICAGO (1.877.244.2246) or visiting www.cityofchicago.org/tourism. Brochures and information on Chicago's exciting events and activities are also available at the Visitor Information Centers. The centers are located at Chicago Water Works, 163 E. Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue, and the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street