On this nostalgic and educational tour, we will lead you on a "Christmas treasure hunt" through downtown Chicago in search of the most stunning and impressive Christmas trees and other holiday decorations — and we know where they are! This tour includes not only visits to well-known stops like the Christkindlmarkt and the old Marshall Field’s, but also to little-known stops that contain some of the best holiday decorations downtown. You’ll learn about the origins of some world-famous Christmas characters — some of them from Chicago, some not — as well as the history behind Christmas traditions practiced by people around the world.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Does NOT operate in case of bad (rainy) weather -- we will contact you THE MORNING OF THE TOUR with cancellation and refund in that case.
We meet outside the Peet's Coffee Shop in the Wrigley Building. Nearest address is 400 N. Michigan Avenue. The Peet's Coffee Shop is located in the walk-through plaza BETWEEN the two parts of the Wrigley Building, just off of Michigan Avenue.