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About: Chicago Detours is a boutique tour company that tells Chicago stories through in-person tours, virtual tours, and custom content for corporate groups and special events. We are passionate about connecting people to places and each other through the power of storytelling.
Disastrous Decisions Impacted Chicago During the 1918 Flu Epidemic
The 1918 flu outbreak, both globally and in Chicago, is the event which most clearly antecedes today’s Coronavirus pandemic. Chicago suffered over 8,000 deaths due
How Has Chicago Responded to Historic Epidemics?
How has the city of Chicago responded to previous epidemics in our history? The current Coronavirus pandemic has shuttered Chicago unlike any other event in living
Four Female Architects Who Shaped Chicago
Female architects have shaped Chicago for generations, yet their work is frequently overlooked and under-appreciated. In Chicago, the architects mentioned in history books tend to
South Side Neighborhoods Tour Questions Answered
One of my favorite of our private tours is the Neighborhoods and Cultural Diversity South Side Tour, because I get to take people to explore some of
4 Badass Black Women in Chicago History
Black History Month has nearly ended, but we still want to take this chance to highlight some of the amazing black women of Chicago history. Two of
The End of the Chicago Trolley Era
The Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company ceased their tour operations at the end of 2019. That marks the end of an era in Chicago’s
Three Interesting Chicago Date Ideas for History Buffs
Valentine’s Day is nigh, so we have three Chicago date ideas for people who find romance amidst the city’s history and architecture. These activities and locations
Stay Warm on Indoor Chicago Tours During Winter
Indoor Chicago tours during winter are the best way to experience the city when the weather is at its worst. A boat tour or an
Sip Hot Chocolate in These 4 Historic Spots
Cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate is an absolute must in the midst of a long Chicago winter. So why not check out
Chicago Highlights Driving Tour Questions Answered!
On our Chicago Highlights Detour 101 we take private tour guests to see a lot of Chicago’s primary tourist attractions which we discuss regularly. Chicago Detours
Decade in Review as a Small Business in Chicago
We are gearing up to celebrate 10 years as a small business here in the fine city of Chicago. The end of the 2010s marks
Five Bars for a Pedway Pub Crawl
A Pedway pub crawl strikes us as the perfect way to bring some cheer to those mysterious underground passages. We’ve been touring the Pedway for
