Chicago LGBTQ+ History Exploration Tour

We are passionate about Gay History in Chicago and committed to exceeding your expectations!
We will explore Chicago's LGBTQ+ history before Stonewall and Historic Gay neighborhoods. Explore Downtown Chicago, Boystown, Andersonville, and historic sites like the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum & First Ward Ball. Learn about the city's LGBTQ+ rights movement while enjoying the Windy City's iconic landmarks.

Let us show you why Chicago is the best Gay City in the World!

Meeting Point

909 Michigan Ave

909 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Bus Pickup OUTSIDE 909 Michigan Ave
N Michigan and E Delaware PI (Between John Hancock and Westin Hotel)

Bus Departs on time

What's included:

• Tour Guide - English Language

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Jane Addams Hull-House Museumo

800 S Halsted St, , Chicago, 60607-4497, Illinois

Step back in time at Hull House Museum, a historic settlement house founded in Chicago in 1889. Explore the site where residents provided vital social services to immigrants and championed progressive reforms. Tour exhibits and learn about the home's fascinating role in shaping Chicago's history.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Magnificent Mile

North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60611, Illinois

We will walk uncovering Chicago's vibrant LGBTQ+ history during the 20th century (First Ward Ball site). Explore the Magnificent Mile, a significant landmark for the community, and delve into the stories of how it became a meeting point.

45 minutes

Boystown

Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago's Boystown neighborhood on this insightful tour. Learn about the historic significance of this LGBTQ+ hub and its ongoing impact on the community. See the iconic rainbow sidewalk and snap a photo, then discover the AIDS Garden, a place of remembrance and hope.

45 minutes