A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour
Overview
Forget the history you learned in school—Chicago’s story looks very different when told through the women who helped shape it. On this captivating 2-hour walking tour, discover trailblazers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Katherine Buckingham, and Jeanne Gang while exploring some of Chicago’s most spectacular and often overlooked architectural interiors.
Step beyond the famous landmarks to uncover women who challenged convention, created groundbreaking art and architecture, fought for justice, and helped shape the city we know today. Your expert local guide brings their stories to life, revealing fascinating details most visitors—and even locals—never hear.
- Discover the untold stories of extraordinary Chicago women
- Step inside beautiful, hidden architectural interiors
- See Chicago history from a fresh, empowering perspective
- Support a local, woman-owned small business
Starts near Roosevelt University and ends in Millennium Park.
What's Included
- Admission fee
- Local expert guide
- Gratuities for your guide are optional but appreciated!
Meeting Location
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
201 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Depending on group pacing, this tour usually ends at or near Millennium Park.
What To Expect
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Fine Arts Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Downtown / The Loop
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Cultural Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Art Institute of Chicago
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-30994P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission fee.
- Local expert guide.
- Gratuities for your guide are optional but appreciated!.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Woman’s Place: The Chicago Women’s History Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission fee
- Local expert guide
- Gratuities for your guide are optional but appreciated!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
