River North Prohibition Cocktail Tour in Chicago
About this experience
Plunge into one of the most defining moments in American history as you sip your way through the Chicago Prohibition Cocktail Tour!
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5 stars for a fun, informative, lively tour via bus to 4 Chicago “speakeasy” bars! Highly recommend! Jon is a great tour guide!
What's Included
- 3.5-hour tour with an expert guide
- Visit the city's most iconic former speakeasies, and enjoy favorite drinks from the 1920s and 1930s
- Enjoy taking in some light Chicago sightseeing and attractions as you traverse from venue to venue
- Discover the colorful history behind the Prohibition era
- The tour company has been featured in Chicago's The Local Tourist, in addition to being awarded the "Certificate of Excellence" from Trip Advisor
What happens on the day
Immerse yourself in a "sip of history" on this enticing 3.5-hour tour of Chicago's most renowned former speakeasy locations. Your experienced and knowledgeable guide will engage you in the enthralling facts and stories behind this legendary era of U.S. history.
At each stop, learn how the particular venue and its surrounding neighborhood played a part in the Prohibition events that shaped the Windy City. Let your imagination run wild as you're told tales of the notorious people who played pivotal roles in how the Prohibition unfolded whether by enforcing or breaking the 18th Amendment. Learn about its repeal and the 'revolution' that followed.
But don't let your experience of the Chicago Prohibition Tour stop there! Go beyond this alluring food for thought and treat yourself to cocktails that were a part of this era's law and liberation concerning libations! At each speakeasy stop, your tour guide will be sure to recommend signature cocktails that either come with a bit of vintage flair to commemorate the Prohibition, or that are most popular among today's modern patrons.
Stops featured along the way on this Chicago city tour are subject to change, but may include:
- Downtown tavern built in 1872
- Wicker Park lounge
- Friendly neighborhood bar in Old Town
- Downtown area restaurant, along the Loop.
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
June - December:
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM
Important Details
Essential Information
- Participants will be transported by bus to 4 different locations
- Must be over the age of 21 with a valid ID to enjoy this experience
- Food and drinks are not included in the price of the Chicago Prohibition Tour
- Gratuity for your guide is not included, but is greatly appreciated if you enjoy your tour
- The starting point is about 1.5 miles from the ending point, and returning transportation will not be provided. Directions will be provided if needed and local public transportation is available.
- Tour starts at Butch McGuire's and finishes at Harry Caray's.
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings for the Chicago Prohibition Tour are final.
Customer Reviews
5 stars for a fun, informative, lively tour via bus to 4 Chicago “speakeasy” bars! Highly recommend! Jon is a great tour guide!
Jonathan paints a colorful picture of prohibition in Chicago, making the era come alive. We visited places we'd never been even though we're Chicagoans. We can't wait to try the pizza tour!!
Great tour with the most informative, fun tour guide, Jonathan. We live in Chicago and thought this was totally worthwhile!
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