Private tour in Chicago Colleen
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Welcome to Chicago, friends! I absolutely love showing off everything beautiful, fun and exciting in my home city. I'm a life-long Chicagoan and have been a professional guide since 2017 working for over 5 different tour companies. I give walking architecture tours, food tours, ghost tours, boat tours and tours through some of our amazing museums! I have degrees in Theater and Psychology, and after college I trained at many of the comedy theaters throughout Chicago, including Second City. I currently perform in improv shows at two theaters and coach a college team, so I would love to take you out to see some comedy in this city! Chicago has spectacular views, stunning architecture and many hidden treasures that I can show you. Throughout my tours I'll recite intriguing stories, enlightening you about Chicago's compelling history. I point out all of the best places to eat while I recommend the most fun attractions and must-sees for your trip. I'm great at tailoring my tours to my guests' interests, even on the spot as we chat and can't wait to show you everything Chicago has to offer! I am a seasoned performer with a Theater degree from Loyola University Chicago so I know how to entertain you on my tours. I have been a member of the Chicago Tour Guide Professional Association since 2019. Most of my tours do not have restrictions. I have a private vehicle that I use for tours, but if its a larger group I may rent a more comfortable vehicle.
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Join me and discover beautiful buildings between sipping on Chicago brews in world famous pubs. The gorgeous buildings of our downtown uncover a window into the rich history of Chicago. You'll want to sit down to take it all in while I regale you with stories of the events that shaped this city! I'll guide you right to our famous public art pieces and into the decadent lobbies of our historic buildings with walls that show don't tell! I'll enlighten you with the stories of these renowned and famous places while you get to sit back and relax with a taste of Chicago beers. I love giving my guests an opportunity to experience the prime tourist destinations while also providing an overview of the whole city including the newest and most fun things to do.
We'll start out with a drink at a family-owned tavern that survived prohibition, The Berghoff. Next we'll walk around the Loop to take in the Tiffany chandeliers and ceiling mosaics of some of our extraordinary building interiors. We'll stop at another historic bar inside the longest continually operating hotel which saw guests from the World's Fair! I'll guide you right to some of our renowned sculptures and exterior art works where you'll get great opportunities for photos! We'll end at a bar, well known for it's appearance in an SNL sketch and an infamous curse on a Chicago legendary Major League team. Certain bars may not be included if they are too busy or closed for events etc. If the weather is not agreeing with us, we might spend extra time in a bar to wait out a rain shower and extend the time of the tour, always at the guest's discretion.
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We will walk a distance of a mile and a half, with several breaks to enjoy a drink at a historical bar, and/or admire some fantastic Chicago architecture.
17 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60604, United States
The Berghoff 17 W Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603
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