Pilsen Walking Tour
About this Event
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 8TH
Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to welcome you back for another exploration of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood! Co-led by Blanca Torres, lifelong Pilsen resident, and Pilsen Public Art Tours founder Luis Tubens, this tour highlights the history, architecture, landmarks, and gentrification struggles of this iconic neighborhood.
Beginning at the 18th Street Pink Line Station, the tour will explore the community's infancy as a Slavic melting pot neighborhood (Plzeň), its 1960s transformation into a Latinx area, and the incredible work of nonprofits and community adovcates that built the neighborhood we all know today. The rich history of Pilsen is one that highlights the stories of immigrants, celebrates the colorful contributions of artists, and dives into a spectacular variety of architecture from working class cottages to opulent cathedrals. After the tour, participants are encouraged to grab a pastry at longstanding bakery Panaderia Nuevo Leon, or stop for a cold treat at Nevería El Sabor de México!
To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time, and this one is in the process of being reworked.
Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at chicagoforchicagoans.org.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 44.52
