Chicago Architecture and True Crime Tour: Christmas Edition
Overview
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Get the best of both worlds: explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this expert-led walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s skyline and its shadowy history. Now with 2 Christmas related stops, and the tour ending right by the Christkindlmarket. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll visit architectural gems and hidden landmarks that boat tours miss bringing Chicago’s rich and eerie past to life.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuity
What To Expect
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
Step back in time at the historic Palmer House while uncovering the dark history.
Downtown / The Loop
We’ll also explore other stunning buildings and learn more about Chicagos dark past.
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Chicago Architecture and True Crime Tour: Christmas Edition
Reviews
320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My husband and I had a...
Margaret S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a great time on this tour. Our guide David was very knowledgeable and passionate. The buildings were spectacular and the true crime stories were wild.
Great tour
sailorwc,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and loved seeing the inside of several historic buildings. Great info and fun stories! Definitely would recommend!
Great tour
285melindan,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was interesting and informative. David did a great job. It was a small group. Good blend of architecture and historical crime.
You must go!
Connector05274549595,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome! David was very enthusiastic and told GREAT stories. He was also great at communicating ahead of time on where to meet him and how the tour would work. Highly recommend!
There is quite a bit of...
Jen S,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is quite a bit of walking, partly indoors partly outdoors. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
Great tour with a perfect...
Stefanie H,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with a perfect combination of architecture and crime. David was a great guide and answered all our questions and more!
Would recommend
Genevieve G,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph is obviously super passionate about this tour. Loved his extra timid bits in between the spiels. Will definitely be recommending this tour to people in the future.
Great tour!
J6348JLcourtneyk,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. I know he is studying to be a teacher and it clearly showed that this is his calling.
You forget you’re getting your steps in! Great time! Fun history!
Excursion14862543487,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fun, well paced, and very informative. David’s knowledge and enthusiasm for each location kept us engaged and demonstrated how much he cares about what he does. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chicago. We really enjoyed it!
A worthy frolick around the Loop!
jfab31,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience!! Since it was a solo tour I was able to ask questions and learn even more about the Chicago Loop area :))
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