A Woman's Place: The Chicago Women's History Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Inside Chicago Walking Tours

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–64 years) · Seniors (65–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Local expert guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities for your guide are optional but appreciated!

Itinerary

Fine Arts Building

15 min Admission included

We visit one of Inside Chicago's FAVORITE downtown buildings, the Fine Arts Building -- the last building in Chicago that is still operated manually by elevator operators!
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

15 min Admission included

We visit the stunning Palmer House Hotel, learning about its style and how it celebrates a famous Chicagoan's French-American heritage.
Downtown / The Loop

one hour

We weave our way through downtown Chicago -- "the Loop" -- making a couple more interiors stops and several exterior stops, exploring public art, green spaces, and more. We keep the rest of our itinerary a surprise not only for you but also because some competitors have recently been copying our tours, and we want to protect the integrity of our research and hard work!
Chicago Cultural Center

15 min Admission included

We visit the interior of this absolutely stunning building -- once Chicago's central Library -- learning about women's essential contribution to the beauty you'll experience there.
The Art Institute of Chicago

10 min Admission included

We view and learn about the stunning green spaces and art just outside this world-famous hotel, spaces that visitors pass by all the time without ever noticing.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet directly IN FRONT OF the Congress Plaza Hotel, located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive.

End point

Depending on group pacing, this tour usually ends at or near Millennium Park.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.