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By Pilsen Public Art Tours

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 142 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Pilsen, one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful street art, rich Mexican heritage, historic architecture, and thriving local culture. This locally led Pilsen walking tour offers an authentic, insider experience beyond typical Chicago sightseeing.

    • Pilsen-based experts with 40+ years of combined experience

    • Explore iconic sites like 16th Street murals, Thalia Hall, and local cultural landmarks

    • Official Pilsen tour partner of the Chicago History Museum

    • Bilingual tours available in English and Spanish

    • Multiple routes and flexible options, including walking, running, or biking tours

    -BOOKING: Please note the tour guide will contact you to schedule an exact time for your tour after you have completed the booking. There is no option to pick a start time.

Activity location

  • National Museum of Mexican Art
    • 1852 West 19th Street
    • 60608, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Museum of Mexican Art
    • 1852 West 19th Street
    • 60608, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Pilsen Chicago Walking Tour: Street Art & Mexican History in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00-19:00
  • English
Price details
RM 141.97 x 2 AdultsRM 283.94
Total
Price is RM 283.94

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    In-depth explanation of the murals. Free entrance to the National Museum of Mexican Art

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

National Museum of Mexican Art (Pass by)

The Pilsen Mural Tour is a 60-minute walk through some of the neighborhoods’ most iconic pieces of public art. We will travel through 50 years of murals that colorfully express the history, struggles, and culture of the Mexican community in Pilsen. We’ll discuss the political and socio-economic role of murals in this resilient community which is currently facing tough challenges in the city’s changing landscape. With over 40 years of collective experience, veteran mural guide and Pilsen resident, Luis Tubens will share the stories of how Pilsen became the neighborhood with the highest concentration of murals in the Midwest. Lace up your walking shoes because you are about to travel into a vibrant gallery of walls covered in culture.

Location

Activity location

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    National Museum of Mexican Art
    • 1852 West 19th Street
    • 60608, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    National Museum of Mexican Art
    • 1852 West 19th Street
    • 60608, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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