Wicker Park Walking Tour: Historic Buildings
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21 Ratings
Chicago

A lot of the historical data imparted in this tour is unfamiliar to the majority of participants. This tour spans the spectrum - from the coarse to the attractive, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wicker Park - See 40+ Stunning Chicago’s Workers Cottages Of Wicker Park - A Chicago Architectural Vernacular Of The Late 1800’s - PLUS MANY MORE HISTORIC PROPERTIES. This tour will show you many of these delightful cottages and the different styles they were designed and constructed in. Plus you will hear about some fascinating Chicago history that dates back 150 years and beyond as well as see over 25 historic homes, mansions, and buildings!
    NOTE: This is a 2 hour +, three-mile walking tour so not suitable for most children under 13 or adults with health issues.
What's Included
  • Architectural and Chicago historical anecdotes
  • Information about Chicago’s history
Location
1237 N Hoyne Ave
North Hoyne Avenue
I will be in front of the workers cottage at this address.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y9006vzjuliaf
Oct 29, 2023
Wonderful tour! - Very enjoyable and informative tour! I especially appreciated how Ronnie pointed out so many specific architectural features on the building facades. I learned a lot of new words and I'll really enjoy when I see them around Chicago and can name them myself!
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Cnilles92
Oct 29, 2023
Beautiful and interesting! Do it! - Ronnie was kind, friendly, and so knowledgeable. The tour was beautiful and my friends and I learned more Chicago history while admiring the architecture. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those who wants to explore more of Chicago’s beauty.
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Janetfn9326ph
Oct 8, 2023
Historic Wicker Park Tour - Ronnie Frey is a wonderful tour guide with an amazing knowledge of architectural styles and historic detail. His friendly personality and love of Chicago neighborhoods makes you feel very comfortable. I learned a lot from him on this tour and will be doing more of Doorways of Chicago tours soon! Thanks, Ronnie!
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Christopherpc1788bl
Sep 30, 2023
Amazing tour!! - Amazing tour! Ronnie’s passion for architecture comes through with not only the traditional tour details you’d expect, but personal anecdotes and humorous tidbits that you’re not going to find on mainstream tours that make the tour so memorable. Highly, highly recommended.
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Rebeccapp4567rc
Sep 24, 2023
Informative and entertaining your of Wicker Park - If you are interested in the history of Chicago and it's architecture I highly recommend taking a Tour with Doorways of Chicago. Ronnie is knowledgeable, friendly and loves to share. I loved learning new facts about places I have walked by for years. Such a delightful way to spend an afternoon.
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280daniellaa
Sep 17, 2023
Learned so much about my neighborhood! - This was a great tour full of charm and facts I had no idea about. Most of the workers cottages are ones I wouldn’t have noticed or appreciated before. It makes my walks around the neighborhood so much more interesting!
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Citbree
Sep 5, 2023
Great tour for locals and tourists alike! - I only just discovered these tours after living in the neighborhood for 10 years. While I've admired a lot of these buildings myself before, Ronnie has great information that you'd never know by just looking at the outside. The tour was super informative plus he has a lot of neat anecdotes from doing this for years. We had a great time walking around our own neighborhood and learning new things about the buildings around us. We will definitely be taking his tours in other neighborhoods this fall.
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Donnaesca
Mar 19, 2023
Great Chicago walking tour - Ronnie is a FABULOUS guide. Well researched and not only points out but also explain architectural details. Tells wonderful stories about the neighborhoods. Can’t rave enough about his tours. And I have been on many similar tours in different cities.
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D9615dhdavidn
Aug 26, 2022
Great Tour - The tour guide showed us some famous buildings with very beautiful and unique architecture. Chicago's houses are one of a kind, and using this tour is a great way to experience them and learn about them. The tour guide demonstrated his impressive knowledge of architecture and of the histories of these buildings.
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N2382uomegang
Sep 20, 2022
Fun Tour - Loved hearing about the history of the neighborhood in addition to the beautiful architecture here. Thank you, Ronnie!
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