Friday, May 21, 2010

POP CULTURE TOURS
Ever wanted to visit Al Capone’s hideouts? Want to taste test some of the finest Chicago pizza? Chocolate lover? There’s a tour for that.

Several tour companies have created pop culture tours that will introduce you to some of the unique and interesting characteristics of Chicago’s famous culture. From hauntings to hunger, these tours show you some of quirky sides of Chicago’s traditions and history.

Untouchable Tours
Hit some of the gangster’s hot spots in this two hour narrated tour that gives you accounts of Capone, Dillinger, Moran and their boys. Tours run twice a day during the week and several times on the weekends. Cost is $28 per person with reservations strongly suggested.

Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours
Known for the deep dish pizza, Chicago has a wide selection of pizza parlors each with its own special recipes for crust and sauce. Two tours daily ( Thurs – Sun. ) will let you sample three of the best Chicago has to offer as you learn the history of pizza and secrets of the trade all while devouring slices of cheesy, savory slices all for only $40 per person.

Chicago Film Tour
Batman, Ferris Buehler, and Dr. Richard Kimble have all been featured in movies filmed right here in Chicago. And of course, the Blues Brothers. Local film enthusiast, John Brinkman will tour you through some of the famous movie sites right here in Chicago with both educational and entertaining information. Two tours operate daily from Thursday through Sunday and run $30 per person.

Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours
Ghost hunter and Paranormal researcher Ursula Bielski will take you on a tour of Chicago’s creepy sites from Fort Dearborn to our most infamous graveyards and all points in between. The cost is $30 per person ($20 for children 12 and under) and run nightly Tuesday through Sunday.

Chicago Food Tours
Tastebud Tours present a walking and dining tour of Chicago. A three hour tour runs four times daily and will take you on a food tasting tour of some of the most popular dining spots in the Windy City from restaurants to specialty food shops. Tours are about $45 per person.

Chicago Chocolate Tours
For anyone with a sweet tooth, this walking tour will guide you to Chicago’s finest chocolate shops, bakeries and cafes. Just over 2 hours this tour will take you to some traditional as well as non- traditional chocolate locations. Tours vary by day and times and cost $40 per person.

Any of these tours should give you a unique and interesting perspective to some of the more unusual and tasty traditions in Chicago.

Please come see the concierge for more information or booking.

Enjoy!
Jeff

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