Chicago Luxury Historic Mansion Tour

This extraordinary tour of the Prairie Ave District is one not to be missed.
Get a sense for how Chicago's wealthiest residents lived around the turn of the century and what remains today. This unique Chicago tour begins with an exploration of one of the city's newly-revitalized spaces: The stunning Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.

A short ride on the Green Line takes us to the Prairie Ave District, home to many historic sites such as Motor Row, the former Chess Records and the oldest house in the city. As we wander along Prairie Ave, we're treated to historic mansions and a beautiful park. The highlights of the tour, however, are TWO private, docent-led mini tours at the national landmark Second Presbyterian Church (with its many Tiffany windows) and the Glessner House. We'll also take a mid-tour break at a local employee-owned/woman-owned cafe. Then we board the train back to the Loop for our final stop (and a sweet treat) at the elegant Palmer House Hotel.

Meeting Point

Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Find your guide inside lobby, immediately to left

What's included:

• Transit tickets
• Church and Glessner House donation/fee
• Local expert guide

Not included:

• Food and beverages

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Meet your guide and kick things off with a tour of this historic hotel. Then we'll head to Washington & Wabash to board the Green line train to the Prairie District.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chess Records

2120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60616-1713, Illinois

After a brief stroll from the Cermak L station, guests will learn about the building that produced some of the most well-known and influential Blues music of Chicago.

30 minutes

Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago

1936 S Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60616-1604, Illinois

Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spoke & Bird Cafe (South Loop)

205 E 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Take a break and enjoy a snack at this unique employee-owned/woman-owned cafe (purchases optional).

30 minutes

Glessner House Museum

1800 S Prairie Ave, , Chicago, 60616-1320, Illinois

Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Clarke House Museum

1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, 60616-1308, Illinois

Guests will see the oldest house in Chicago and learn how elite Chicagoans lived at the turn of the century.

10 minutes

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, 60603-5608, Illinois

After our train ride back to the Loop, we'll explore the beautiful interior of this famous building and end the tour with a sweet treat.

40 minutes