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Private tour in Chicago Sylvie S
Walking Tour of Pilsen: A neighborhood filled with history and art
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Hello! I can't wait to share my deep love of Chicago with you. An actor, photographer, and history buff who has called Chicago home all of my adult life, I revel in sharing stories about the windy city -- and about the people who built it, made it their home, and left an indelible mark on it. Chicago has it all: a stunning skyline, an incredible shoreline, a vibrant art scene, a bustling theater and film community, and restaurants celebrating food from all corners of the world. Chicago is home to 77 (soon to 78) communities, all with distinct personalities and traits. We can't possibly visit them all at once, so I hope you come back and explore some more! Join me in the "city of big shoulders" for a visit filled with history, anecdotes, and beauty. All my tours can be customized upon request. I gave my first tours in my twenties, to French tourists visiting the U.S for the first time. The joy of sharing history, architecture, and cultural highlights is the same today as it was then. For the safety of all visitors, please do not travel sick, and wear a mask when in doubt. I of course will do the same. Thank you so much!
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Discover famous Pilsen Murals and learn about the Bohemian History of the Neighborhood
Overview of your Chicago tour
Pilsen (named after a city in what is now the Czech Republic ) is a historic district and vibrant community who celebrates art -- street art in particular. At first, murals were part of the activism against the Vietnam War. Now, they are a way for incredible artists to celebrate their history, culture, and loves. In this tour, we will walk down 18th Street to Harrison Park and all the adjacent streets, resplendent with painted or mosaic murals. We will also mention all the wonderful restaurants that make Pilsen one of the most celebrated areas in Chicago. Please note that we can also focus the tour on the west side of Ashland to go all the way south to Cermak.
Your Chicago tour itinerary
- We will meet in front of Simone's on 18th Street and start walking West, covering the varied history of the neighborhood as well as checking all the magnificent murals along 18th Street. - We will cross Ashland to get all the way to Harrison Park, check out the Mexican American museum, and then go south on Wolcott to check Hector Duarte's House and Studio. Time permitting, - We will meander through Cullerton, 19th Street, Dvorak Park, to see as many murals as possible, before getting back to 18th Street. We will end the tour at the Boogie mural.
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Type: Walking
This tour is all on foot
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
960 W 18th Street
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