Wicker Park Walking Tour History Trivia and Local Flavors

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What You’ll Experience
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Explore Wicker Park on a walking tour that combines history, trivia, and local flavors. Visit iconic spots, learn about its rich past, and discover the best places to eat and drink.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood as you stroll from the Polish Triangle through the Milwaukee Avenue shopping and dining district. This guided walking tour circles Wicker Park, showcasing stunning Victorian mansions on Beer Baron's Row while sharing engaging trivia about the area’s rich ethnic and commercial history. Enjoy insights into the local arts and entertainment scene and uncover the best spots to eat and drink along the way. Test your knowledge with trivia, and compete for a special prize at the end of the tour.


- Explore the historic Wicker Park neighborhood on foot

- Visit iconic locations like the Polish Triangle and Beer Baron’s Row

- Engage in neighborhood trivia for a chance to win a prize

- Learn about the area's ethnic history, arts scene, and dining hotspots

What You Get

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Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Polish Triangle (Pass By)

Historic cultural center for the Polish population of Chicago.

Chopin Theatre-Death and Harry Houdini (Pass By)

Historic independent organization producing theater, music, film & literary events on multiple stages.

Emporium Wicker Park (Pass By)

Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.
1

The Den Theatre

Venue offering live comedy & performances in a 200-seat theater, plus a bar & a lounge.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Wicker Park

Historic Chicago park situated at what was once the Northwest corner of the city.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Wicker Park Cannon (Pass By)

A beloved historic cannon at a private residence to the west of the park.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Polish Triangle, North Milwaukee Avenue, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60622

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Meet at the fountain in the middle of the Polish Triangle. A close landmark that is across the street is the Chopin Theater. I will be holding a folder that says Mitch's Tours and Trivia on it so you will know who to meet with!
End Point

The Robey, West North Avenue, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60647

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The tour will conclude at the 2nd floor lounge of the Robey Hotel called Clever Coyote.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: June 13, 2025
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