History Pub Crawls
These monthly walking or trolley tours allow you the chance to get a taste of Chicago in a unique way by visiting four or five historic watering holes. Inside each location, you’ll have time for a drink as your guide recounts the history of the establishment and its surrounding neighborhood.
Participants receive drink specials at each location when possible. Meals and beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Purchasing Tickets: Limit of 6 tickets per purchase. Private Group Tours are offered for larger groups.
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Meeting Location:
Unless otherwise noted Meeting points announced the week of the tour.
Pub crawl sold out? Please contact us at Public Programs to request a place on our waiting list or inquire about our private pub crawls.
Chicago’s Greatest Dives
Friday, May 17, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 and Fridays, June 21 and August 9, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Pour into some of Chicago’s best dive bars. We'll learn about the history behind each drinking den we visit and discuss moonshine, bathtub gin, and other historic homemade drinks.
Friday, May 17
Cost: $35, $30 members
> This tour is sold out.
Friday, June 21
Cost: $40, $35 members
Thursday, July 18
Cost: $40, $35 members
Friday, August 9
Cost: $40, $35 members
Mamma Mia! Little Italy
Thursday, June 13, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Between Italian immigrants and college students, this neighborhood maintains a rich history and vibrant modern cultural scene. Whether you enjoy vino or birra, this walking tour will have you saying que buono.
Cost: $30, 25 members
Booze, Bars, and Bootlegging! Prohibition-Era Chicago
Sundays, June 16, July 28, and August 18, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On this trolley tour, discover how prohibition came to be, some fascinating facts about the era, and how it ultimately shaped the city and its image.
Cost: $40, $35 members
Sunday, June 16
Sunday, July 28
Sunday, August 18
We're Off To See The Pubs
Thursday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Skip the tornado and hop on a trolley to visit taverns associated with L. Frank Baum's Chicago-inspired The Wizard of Oz. If you have a brain, heart, and courage, then you won't want to miss out on this magical adventure across our city's Oz-iest bars.
Cost: $40, $35 members
In The Garden of Beerdom
Sunday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about the roots of the German bier garten tradition, how these watering holes have grown and flourished in America, and why Chicago is called the City in a Garden.
Cost: $40, $35 members
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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for the most current information about your tour.
