African American Heritage Tour of Chicago

4.4
(125 reviews)
Chicago, USA

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

On this tour we visit the DuSable Museum of African American History. We visit the museum for 45 minutes. This tour visits the homes of Louis Farrakhan, the former home of Elijah Muhammad and the former home of Muhammad Ali. We will pass by the home the 44th President of the Unites States, Barack Obama as well as the home of Reverend Jessie Jackson. We provide insight on how African Americans have made a huge impact on Chicago as well as the rails, how during the Great Migration African Americans traveled to Chicago. Come tour with us!

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
If the schedule allows, pick up from airport is an option for 10% less of the price of an Uber ride.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
The Chicago Theatre

Travelers will meet tour guide in front of the Chicago Theatre located at 175 N State Chicago.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bronzeville

    A tour of predominantly African American Chicago. We visit historic and cultural rich Bronzeville. Home of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, the birthplace of gospel music. As we tour through Bronzeville we give a historical prospect of the area and why it’s called Bronzeville. The color bronze, does that give you a hint? We stop by Elijah Muhammad house in Hyde Park, the man who founded America’s black Muslim movement in America. We will also see the home of the sometimes controversial Louis Farrakhan. We then travel to Muhammad Ali’s former residence and the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push national headquarters.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hyde Park

    We will see the home of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. We stop and visit an African American Museum along with the home of Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, and more! We tour the black community and end the tour at a soul food restaurant. It will be exciting! After this tour, you will know tons about the heritage of Chicago.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    South Shore

    Travelers will see and learn about Chicago's Lake Fronts and parks as well as see Kanye West's childhood home.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • FOR GROUPS OF 12 OR MORE TRAVELERS, 7 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
Supplied by Chicago Personal Neighborhood Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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