Lincoln Square Walking Tour

Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Western Brown Line Station | Chicago

Chicago for Chicagoans
Publisher/HostChicago for Chicagoans
Lincoln Square Walking Tour
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Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Lincoln Square, covering neighborhood history, architecture, and current events.
About this Event

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING APRIL 18TH

Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to bring back our 1.5 hour walk through Lincoln Square! Longtime Chicago tour guide and northside native Anthony Alfaro will cover the rich history, architecture, and culture of Chicago's most famous German neighborhood while highlighting the community's rich patchwork of small businesses.

Beginning at the Western Brown Line stop, the tour will trace Lincoln Square's roots, from producing flowers, pickles, and celery in the mid 1800s, to the creation of its iconic pedestrian mall in the late 1970s, to its modern reputation as the Old-World inspired shopping and dining destination of the North Side. The afternoon will end with a beer & bite at Jerry's Sandwiches, where participants are encouraged to enjoy a meal with the group. Come learn something new about your place in space!

To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.

​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 chicago chicagoforchicagoans.org/donate.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Western Brown Line Station, 4648 N. Western Ave, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 44.52

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