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Chicago Historic Pullman Town Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Chicago, USA
4 hours
Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
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What You Will Do
This walking tour will take you through the heart of the Pullman historic district and is perfect for people who are interested in getting to know more about the rich history of the former Pullman empire. Our amazing local guides will tell you all about the original buildings (one of the largest collections of 19th-century row houses in Chicago), the sad history of the employees and the former outskirts of “Bumtown” where workers secretly planned one of the biggest strikes in history and much much more!
Schedule:
9:00 AM
Meet your guide at Cultural Center
9:10 AM
Take the train to Pullman estate
9:45 AM
Visit the Administration Building, tour the factory grounds and visit the Gift store
10:15 AM
Visit Hotel Florence
10:45 AM
Walk around Arcade Park
11:00 AM
Visit the Stables and The Pullman Historic Foundation Visitor Center
11:30 AM
Visit Greenstone Church
12:00 PM
Walk around Market Hall
12:15 PM
Lunch time!
1:00 PM
Train ride back to the city
What's Included?
- Other
- Bottled water
- Train tickets
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included?
- Tips for guides
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet all guests in front of the Chicago Cultural Center. If for any reason you can't locate our guide, please call or text us.
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Pullman Historic District
4 hours
Take a trip back in time with a stroll through the charming streets of the Pullman historic district. The first planned industrial community in the U.S., the Pullman neighborhood is a hidden gem known for its innovative urban design and stunning architecture. The area was designated a National Monument by President Obama in 2015, making it Chicago’s first and only unit of the National Park System. The neighborhood was meticulously planned by George Pullman in the 1880s as housing for employees of his Pullman Palace Car Company. Today, visitors can stop by the Pullman Factory where the railroad cars were constructed, the Hotel Florence, named for his daughter, and the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, which documents the first African American labor union in the country.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by ForeverVacation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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