Chicago Detours
935 West Chestnut Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642
About the Business
Chicago Detours: Connecting People to Chicago's Rich History and Culture
Located at 935 W Chestnut St #405, Chicago, IL 60642, Chicago Detours offers an unparalleled exploration of the Windy City's vibrant history and culture. Originally established as a tour company, Chicago Detours has evolved into a dynamic team of educators, historians, journalists, and creators who are passionate about the power of storytelling.
Virtual Tours and Interactive Experiences
Chicago Detours specializes in virtual tours that transport guests through time and space, showcasing stunning visuals and compelling stories. Whether it's the influential women's history, the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Fair, the culinary delights of Chicago food and drink, or the intricate waterways of the Chicago River, guests are treated to an immersive experience. Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, these virtual tours are facilitated live by expert guides who recount the big ideas and personalities that have shaped Chicago's history.
Engaging and Collaborative Activities
To foster collaboration and connection, Chicago Detours incorporates creative challenges, competitive games, and reflection exercises into their tours. These activities are designed to engage participants and deepen their understanding of Chicago's rich history and cultural landscape.
Custom Content for Diverse Clients
Beyond individual tours, Chicago Detours works with corporations, non-profits, and marketing agencies to create hyperlocal stories through visual, written, and experiential media. Their team is adept at designing and producing content that resonates with diverse audiences, making them a go-to resource for custom storytelling projects.
Passionate and Knowledgeable Guides
The team at Chicago Detours includes professionals with diverse backgrounds and deep ties to the city. From educators and museum professionals to creative writers and theater enthusiasts, each guide brings their unique perspective and expertise to the tours. Their collective passion for urban exploration and storytelling ensures that every tour is both informative and engaging.
Discover Chicago Anew
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, Chicago Detours offers a fresh and exciting way to discover the city's hidden gems and iconic landmarks. With a focus on connecting people to places and each other, Chicago Detours provides carefully designed and curated experiences that celebrate the past, present, and future of this ever-evolving city.
Experience Chicago like never before with Chicago Detours—where history, culture, and storytelling come to life.
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Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 18:00
Friday:
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Taking virtual tours with Chicago Detours has become one of my new favorite pastimes. I'm a native Chicagoan, now living on the West Coast and I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about Chicago history and culture. Yet I always pick up some new, fun facts during these virtual tours. The guides are peppy and passionate about the city's architecture, art, food and traditions. I would like to take an in-person tour with them on my next visit to my hometown."
"I enjoyed the Old Polonia and Wicker Park food tour this past weekend. Elizabeth was the guide and she was energetic and full of knowledge. The tour starts out in a beautiful church that is simply breathtaking. The tour is not food heavy but rich in history. Time well spent."
"I took the Wicker Park tour and learned a lot of really cool things about the neighborhood I never would have noticed before. The guide was funny and very knowledgeable, and the food was just.... SO good."
"Had an exceptional walking tour with Chicago Detours. Engaging tour guide who connected with the adults and teenagers in our group. It was a great combination of history, architecture, anecdotes, and of course exploring some awesome places. Loved visiting the Marquette building, Marshall Field store and the amazing Tiffany dome in the Chicago Cultural building (old library). Exceptionally well planned and executed. Can't say enough good things about this tour!"
"This tour is simply outstanding! Starting at Fannie May's chocolate candy store, this experience moves onto some of the most intriguing historical spots of this extremely interesting "Second City". We have been activity choosing Chicago as a place to frequent for any reason in the book and it never disappoints. Kuddos to the fine staff of Chicago DeTours and their very engaging set of tour guides. After decades of trips to the city, we are still blown away at how much one can learn from simply grabbing a brochure about activities and selecting that one unknown experience to partake which ultimately offers incredible lifetime memories. Our experience with this tour company started with asking Ellen about squeezing onto an earlier tour departure time. She called each of the venues in order to see if they could accommodate us so we appreciate the extra inquiries. Alex was our guide last night for the 5:45PM departure slot and created a world in which we were able to walk through history at each stop. We will most certainly check out all of the remaining options this tour company has to offer during the remainder of our stay as well as future visits. We will also be dropping referrals to all our friends and within our sphere of influence. Many many many thanks for a tour well done!! Tony & Amber"
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