Travel back in time to the 1920s, when Chicago was a prohibition era hub for lively speakeasies. Your guide, a local historian in period dress, will lead you through secret entrances to speakeasies once frequented by bank robbers and Chicago gangsters like Al Capone. Order prohibition era cocktails (additional cost) and listen to stories about bootlegging and racketeering in 1920s Chicago. Guests are welcome to come in period dress.
- Enter historic speakeasies via secret passages
- Hear the colorful stories behind Chicago’s Prohibition Era past
- Private tour led by professional local historian
- Convenient transport with hotel pick-up and drop-off
What To Expect
We’ll visit old bars of Chicago, many preserved in original condition, that were open during prohibition in the 1920’s. Enter by way of the “secret” entrance and enjoy one of the same cocktails ordered by the infamous Chicago gangsters & bank robbers at these venues nearly a century ago. Al Capone’s personal favorite was “The South-side.” Relive the glamour of the 1920’s while listening to stories of the rampant racketeering and bootlegging of the era. This tour will visit several of these historic venues still in operation as speakeasies today in and around the Chicagoland area. The tour guide will tell the history behind and make recommendations for prohibition era cocktails, but the price of food and/or drinks is not included in the price of the tour. Dress is fancy casual or… For fun, you are welcome to wear period clothing like your Guide.
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is smart casual
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 1
