TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
Chicago Prohibition and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min
Top 11% · 94 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
Best Historical Tours in Chicago
29 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 29 historical tours in Chicago using 367 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Chicago Prohibition and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min (8.5/10). Prices start at $5 and most cost between $35 and $55. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.
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Best overall
TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
Chicago Prohibition and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min
94 reviews
Reviewers like: excellent guide, engaging storytelling, local history
Watch for: tour too short
TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Chicago Prohibition Walking Tour: Myth vs. Reality, 2 hr
Top 34% · 2 hrs · 4 reviews
from $35
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Washington DC Monuments & History Cherry Blossom Tour 2 hr
Top 37% · 27 reviews
Price on provider site
1 provider
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Prohibition and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min | TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.8★ (94) | – | – |
| 2 | Chicago Gangster Tour 3 hr | TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.8★ (9) | $880 | 3 hrs |
| 3 | Chicago Prohibition Bus Tour | TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (5) | $55 | – |
| 4 | Chicago Prohibition Walking Tour: Myth vs. Reality, 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (4) | $35 | 2 hrs |
| 5 | Chicago History Walking Tour | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (4) | – | – |
| 6 | Washington DC Monuments & History Cherry Blossom Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 4.6★ (27) | – | – |
| 7 | Chicago Black Heritage Tour 4 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) | – | 4 hrs |
| 8 | Chicago Prohibition Walking Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) | $35 | 2 hrs |
| 9 | Chicago Bronzeville Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (2) | $45 | 2 hrs |
| 10 | Chicago Lincoln Park Gangster Walking Tour, 2 hr | TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 | GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) | $39 | 2 hrs |
Questions
What is the best historical tour in Chicago?
Chicago Prohibition and Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min has the highest TourTruth score (8.5/10) of the 29 historical tours in Chicago we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 94 reviews.
How much do historical tours in Chicago cost?
Listed prices start at $5; the median is $45, and most cost between $35 and $55. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are historical tours in Chicago?
The median listed duration is 2 hrs.
Which historical tour in Chicago has the most reviews?
Chicago Gangster Bus Tour 105 min, with 190 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.7/10.
Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide