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Pilsen Chicago Walking Tour: Street Art & Mexican History
Chicago
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally led Pilsen walking tour offers an authentic, insider experience beyond typical Chicago sightseeing.
- Pilsen-based experts with 40+ years of combined experience
- Explore iconic sites like 16th Street murals, Thalia Hall, and local cultural landmarks
- Official Pilsen tour partner of the Chicago History Museum
- Bilingual tours available in English and Spanish
- Multiple routes and flexible options, including walking, running, or biking tours
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-depth explanation of the murals. Free entrance to the National Museum of Mexican Art
Meeting Points
Departure
National Museum of Mexican Art
We meet in front of the entrance. The museum is free admission.
Return
Itinerary
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National Museum of Mexican Art
The Pilsen Mural Tour is a 60-minute walk through some of the neighborhoods’ most iconic pieces of public art. We will travel through 50 years of murals that colorfully express the history, struggles, and culture of the Mexican community in Pilsen. We’ll discuss the political and socio-economic role of murals in this resilient community which is currently facing tough challenges in the city’s changing landscape. With over 40 years of collective experience, veteran mural guide and Pilsen resident, Luis Tubens will share the stories of how Pilsen became the neighborhood with the highest concentration of murals in the Midwest. Lace up your walking shoes because you are about to travel into a vibrant gallery of walls covered in culture.
Pilsen Chicago Walking Tour: Street Art & Mexican History
Chicago
About
Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally led Pilsen walking tour offers an authentic, insider experience beyond typical Chicago sightseeing.
- Pilsen-based experts with 40+ years of combined experience
- Explore iconic sites like 16th Street murals, Thalia Hall, and local cultural landmarks
- Official Pilsen tour partner of the Chicago History Museum
- Bilingual tours available in English and Spanish
- Multiple routes and flexible options, including walking, running, or biking tours
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-depth explanation of the murals. Free entrance to the National Museum of Mexican Art
Meeting Points
Departure
National Museum of Mexican Art
We meet in front of the entrance. The museum is free admission.