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.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202
Meet your guide at 140 S Dearborn in the lobby to begin our historic pub tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Berghoff Restaurant, 17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Grab a drink at the Adams St Brewery (inside The Berghoff) and learn the story of the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Brehon Pub, 731 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-6267
Enjoy another drink and hear a fascinating story about bribery and the Chicago media.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Green Door Tavern, 678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Next stop is another famous pub featuring a well-hidden speakeasy.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Monk's Pub, 205 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Inclusions
- Transit tickets
- Local expert guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Masks are optional. Proof of vaccination not required.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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