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Bullet Chicago Colombian Exposition Tour (ADULT)
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Child age: 5-14 years. Under 5 ride free on parents lap.

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The White City: The 1893 Colombian Exposition Tour

A sensational fair and a serial killer - the city of Chicago and the summer of 1893 would never be the same after the Columbian Exposition. Walk the grounds of Jackson Park, the Wooded Island and the University of Chicago - this is the White City brought to life.

Chicago Colombian Exposition Tour Highlights:
 

bullet Follow in the Foot Prints of the 1893 Columbia Exhibition
bullet Visit Jackson Fairgrounds and the University of Chicago's Front Yard - Once the
Midway Plaisance
bullet A guided tour takes visitors back to the World's Fair that changed America and Chicago forever.
   
Overview:

The White City - The 1893 Columbian Exposition Tour...

Tour the event that helped shape modern Chicago. A sensational World's Fair and a serial killer - the city of Chicago and the summer of 1893 would never be the same after the Columbian Exposition. Walk the grounds of Jackson Park, the Wooded Island and the University of Chicago.

This tour is part of the new "Blue Diamond Collection". The Blue Diamond Collection is a collection of premium tours and activities, designed to give travelers behind-the-scenes access, exclusive experiences and personal interaction with local experts. The Blue Diamond Collection offers unique experiences that transcend a typical sightseeing excursion.

Similar to a diamond's "four Cs" (carat, cut, color and clarity), Blue Diamond Collection tours incorporate their own four Cs, or the Facets of Sightseeing:

bullet Offer unique, Creative Experiences
bullet Satisfy Curiosity
bullet Celebrate Learning
bullet Provide an Insider's Perspective on a destination's Culture

With The White City - The 1893 Colombian Exposition Tour, travelers are immersed in an extraordinary experience. These experiences help bring Chicago, its culture and its history to life.
 

Schedule:
Chicago Colombian Exposition Tour ~ Open Dates for Saturday Departures:

2009 Open Dates:
Oct 10, 24
Nov 7, 21
Dec 5

2010 Open Dates:
Jan 9, 23
Feb 13, 27
Mar 13, 27
Apr 10, 24

2010 continued:
May 8, 22
Jun 5, 19
Jul 10, 24
Aug 14, 28
Sep 11, 25
Oct 9, 23
Nov 6, 20
Dec 4, 18

World's Columbian Exposition
The World's Columbian Exposition - U.S. Government Building

University of Chicago
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Chapel
University of Chicago Chapel

Wooded Island
Wooded Island

World's Fair US Government Building
World's Fair US Government Bldg

Fair at Night
Fair at Night
 

TOUR DETAILS:
Chicago Colombian Exposition Tour

Operating Times:
Tour departs Saturdays at 9:00 am | Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to exchange your eTicket for your ticket Please see schedule above for open tour departure dates | Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days.

Duration: 4 hours

Booth Location:
Gray Line ticket office, inside the Palmer House, arcade level | 17 East Monroe St | Chicago IL 60603 | Free pickup and drop off service from your downtown hotel.

Nearest Intersection:
E. Monroe St. and S. Wabash Ave.

Parking:
There is a parking garage located at 55 E. Monroe St, just East of the Gray Line office.

Age Requirements:
Child Ticket: 5-14 years old Children under 5 are free while riding on Parent's lap.

Notes:
Please book your tour at least 3 days prior to the tour departure date. You must re-confirm your reservation at least 24 hours in advance by calling Customer Service. Free pickup from the downtown hotels. For hotel pickup service, call Customer Service 24 hours prior to tour.

Guarantee Note: Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, this product does not fall under the Trusted Tours and Attractions Guarantee program.