in-person & Virtual EXPERIENCES
We are a boutique experiential company that connects people to each other and their physical environments through storytelling and creative activities.
Corporations, universities, real estate firms, and museums consult with us for:
– Place-based Engagement Programs
– Cultural Workplace Experiences
– In-person Tours
– Self-guided Tours
– Virtual Tours
With our virtual tours, guests see stunning visuals and hear stories across time of women’s history, the 1893 World’s Fair, Chicago food and drink, the Chicago River and more. As featured in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Stories
Live tour guides recount the big ideas and personalities across Chicago history.
Visuals
Guests virtually travel through time and space via historic illustrations, 360-degree photos, and other beautiful visuals.
Team Building
custom tours and content
Our passionate storytellers work with corporations, non-profits, and marketing agencies to design and produce hyperlocal stories via visual, written and experiential media.
Our corporate Clients
Our Story
Chicago Detours is a team of educators, historians, journalists, and creators. We are passionate about connecting people to places and each other through the power of storytelling.
Originally a tour company, we built a reputation for being not just tour guides but also Chicago experts. We also produce hyperlocal digital content like virtual tours and documentary video.
Chicago Detours is a team of educators, historians, journalists, and creators. We are passionate about the power of storytelling.
Originally a tour company, we also produce hyperlocal digital content like virtual tours and documentary videos.
