2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour
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Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour worth booking?
2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour is a 2-hour experience in Chicago, United States, from $65 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $65 per person
This is not a bus tour, 90% of our tours are 11 people or less, as we specialize in small, personalized group tours. This gives us the space and time to take pictures and have great conversation! The personal, small tour
What you get
About this experience
This is not a bus tour, 90% of our tours are 11 people or less, as we specialize in small, personalized group tours. This gives us the space and time to take pictures and have great conversation! The personal, small tour approach allows travelers to have a personal tour experience of the city. With our small tour there are opportunities for questions and non-scripted conversations. A true experience. We have additional tours that accommodate large groups but this tour is geared towards sights and fluid conversations about the black starts of Chicago! The guide will take photos for you while educating you on the city and it's historical residents. On the Chicago Soul House tour, travelers tour the South Side of Chicago and can see the homes of the city's stars. The antidotes and stories are being told by someone who sang at the same lounges as Jennifer Hudson, played with Muhammad Ali as a child and traveled to Chicago during the Great Black Migration.
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
What you'll see and do
Chicago
In this 90 minute tour, tourists will hear personal insight and anecdotal stories as well as see the homes of famous Chicago residents including: President Barack Obama, scholar Michelle Robinson, musicians Kanye West and Jennifer Hudson, the honorable Elijah Muhammad, Minister Louis Farrakhan, boxer Muhammad Ali, pianist Nat King Cole, trumpeter Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, Emmett Till, singer Muddy Waters, activist Ida B. Wells and more.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Chicago Personal Neighborhood Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time added to the total time duration
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Legacy and History of Chicago
Steve was knowledgeble, professional, and accommodating. We were fully immerse in the Chicago community, by trying local food spots, gaining knowledge how certain communities came to be, and seeing homes of historical people who came from the Chicago area.
via Viator
Mr. Johnson gave us a...
Mr. Johnson gave us a phenomenal tour and truly took care of u throughout the duration of the tour. Will take additional tours with him next visit to the CHI!
via Viator
Informational tour of black culture in Chicago.
Learning the history of Chicago, some of its people, the culture. Enjoyed seeing the homes and various neighborhoods. Saw a side of Chicago we would not have seen through other tours.
via Viator
This is the worst tour that I’ve ever paid for.
I usually don't write bad reviews but this was the worst tour that l've ever been on and I am an avid traveler. Steve is a horrible tour guide who is rude and argumentative. He texted me a time to be ready and showed up over an hour late. Then he had the nerve to tell me that he didn't tell me to be ready at that time and wanted to debate about it. That was the Ist red flag. His driving is awful, he doesn't obey the traffic speeds or laws. We almost got into a car crash twice. He tossed us around in that little mini-van like hot potatoes. I almost threw up. I really should have just taken the loss and got in an Uber back to the hotel. He is hard of hearing and belligerent, he seriously needs to retire himself from the tour business. The “souvenir booklet” is sheets of paper that he printed out. On a positive note we did see everything that was stated as well as things that we didn't have. I told Steve he should be nicer to his customers and he told me he is gonna be just who he is. I didn’t enjoy this mad venture from a very grumpy tour guide.
Response from the operator: I would first like to apologize. It’s not a good thing when people don’t like your tour.. we will try to do better. I would like to talk about this Tour.. the guest said that we were late. That’s simply it’s not true.. 50% of our tours help three people or less. When is one party we pick you up at 11 o’clock. As a courtesy if I would guess or saying at a downtown hotel, we pick you up absolutely free."if there is more than one group recite the exact same statement we give every time."we will pick you up between 1030 and 11.. We will call you when we are 10 minutes from your hotel.. we cannot give an exact time when there are multiple pick ups.. and this particular case this customer was the last person we picked up. And we called 10 minutes before we got to their hotel.. We have different Tour vehicles.. there are nine people booked for this tour. We brought our 12 passenger van. For the tour.. This group had three people.. the back row covers 4. The group of three needed an extra room.. they didn’t like sitting in the back. We couldn’t change the seats. To say the least, they were unhappy.. and they stayed unhappy. The Tour is a history tour.. It’s like a four hour class. Four hours is a long time for a tour.. so he tried to be animated, lively, and do things to entertain you and provide information for four hours"it’s a juggling act. 90% of the time is seem to work.. however it can’t work if we have a guest who wants to be Co-tour guide. When I guess ask questions of the tour guide and they answer.. when a person wants to give their opinion to the rest of the guest"it doesn’t work out well. We are not trying to be rude., grumpy, or any such things. We’re just trying to do a tour.. we must have control. We do approximately 250 to a year. This is the first time I felt losing control of a tour.. if you don’t have control, it’s just can’t work. Somehow, without being a jerk we had to regain control of the Tour.. people are allowed to have their opinions. But they can’t constantly share them with the other guests.. the guest said that I’m argumentative. There is nothing to argue about.. I’m just giving information on the tour.. still I apologize. We will do better
via Tripadvisor
Chicago
The Views was Amazing The Driver Was Great And Very Patients with us And Gave Us A Very Good Experience around The City of Chicago…
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chicago.
How much does 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chicago usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chicago is not rushed.
Is 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chicago, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chicago can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chicago and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2 Hour Private Chicago Soul House Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chicago within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chicago?
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Chicago's signature experience is still the architecture boat cruise, and the difference between the docent-led originals and the party-boat imitators is the single biggest quality gap in the city. Beyond the river: gangster history walks, Art Institute access, deep-dish and hot-dog crawls, and skydeck timed entry. Outty Ranking leans on guide credentials and how consistently the promised route runs. On Outty we rank every Chicago experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors, Chicago Murder Mystery Tour, Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
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May to October. Winter cruises stop running when the river ices. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chicago?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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