Walking Tour: Chicago Pilsen Neighborhood-Creativity & Community

Meet your tour guide at the beautiful Chagall Four Seasons mosaic as we begin our Creativity & Community neighborhood tour. After a short walk, we'll catch the Pink Line at the renovated Quincy L station (opened in 1897) and make our way to Pilsen — a vibrant neighborhood just southwest of the Loop originally settled by Czech immigrants. Pilsen ranks #10 on the Forbes magazine list of the "15 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World."
Upon arrival in Pilsen, we'll take a break and grab a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. Afterwards, we'll stroll the neighborhood where we'll view numerous public murals and learn about the architecture that is unique to Pilsen.

We'll arrive at the renowned National Museum of Mexican Art and experience it's changing and permanent exhibitions. After that, we’ll hop back on the Pink line train to the Loop and wrap things up at the famous Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza.

Meeting Point

Marquette Building

140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Meet your guide inside the lobby.

What's included:

• Transit tickets
• Museum donation
• Local expert guide

Not included:

• Food and beverages

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Chagall's Four Seasons

10 S Dearborn St, Chase Tower, Chicago, 60603-2300, Illinois

Meet your guide and begin the tour with amazing public art at 10 S Dearborn—Chagall's Four Seasons mosaic.

20 minutes

Quincy

220 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

After a brief walk, we board the L train to Pilsen at the historic, beautifully-restored Quincy stop.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Taqueria Los Comales Pilsen

1544 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Upon arriving in Pilsen, you can treat yourself to authentic Mexican fare before embarking on a culture walk through the neighborhood with murals, unique architecture and more. (Refreshments not included in tour price.)

1 hour

National Museum of Mexican Art

1852 W 19th Street, , Chicago, 60608-2706, Illinois

Experience changing art exhibitions and an extensive permanent collection at this renowned museum in the heart of Pilsen.

30 minutes

Paleteria Y Neveria Sabores De Michoacán

1806 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Traditional Mexican sweet treats await you at this neighborhood gem. (Refreshments not included in tour price.)

15 minutes

18th

Chicago, IL 60608, USA

We'll board the train again and head back to the Loop where we'll wrap up our tour.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Picasso

50 W Washington St, Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, 60602-1305, Illinois

We'll end our tour at Daley Plaza where we'll view the last of our public art—the famous Picasso.

15 minutes