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Chicago Mob Tour: Explore Beer Wars History
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Explore beyond Capone’s legacy. An expert guide reveals the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the fierce rivalries that took place on these very streets.
Explore beyond Capone’s legacy. An expert guide reveals the Beer Wars, the ambushes, and the fierce rivalries that took place on these very streets.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Historic Water Tower - This limestone landmark, one of the few buildings to withstand the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, stands at the center of what became the most fiercely contested and violent area during Prohibition-era Chicago.
- Holy Name Cathedral - This magnificent Catholic cathedral, dedicated in 1875, still shows signs of a 1926 machine…
- Historic Water Tower - This limestone landmark, one of the few buildings to withstand the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, stands at the center of what became the most fiercely contested and violent area during Prohibition-era Chicago.
- Holy Name Cathedral - This magnificent Catholic cathedral, dedicated in 1875, still shows signs of a 1926 machine gun attack that claimed the life of one of Al Capone’s most feared adversaries just outside its doors.
- Richard H. Driehaus Museum - This Gilded Age mansion showcases the remarkable legitimate wealth that flowed through River North, starkly contrasting with the illicit fortunes amassed on the same streets.
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Chicago’s North Shore - Former Site of the Celano Tailor Shop
What seemed like a typical tailor shop was actually a crucial meeting place for Outfit members, where the boundary between legitimate business and organized crime quietly vanished.
What's Included
- Curated 2-hour path through major landmarks
- Local guide providing history and context
- Curated 2-hour path through major landmarks
- Local guide providing history and context
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
Old Chicago Water Tower District
Meet your guide at the base of the Old Chicago Water Tower, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue. Look for your guide on the east side of the Water Tower, facing Michigan Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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