Local artist Jose Guerrero leads a one hour 30 minute tour of the Pilsen murals. Participants learn about the local culture as they view murals on the Cooper Dual Language Academy and other buildings. Reservations are required and visitors should call ahead.
Jose Guerrero
Pilsen Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
773-342-4191
During the summer, Chicago offers neighborhood tours of Pilsen and Little Village. Tour guides share information on the Bohemian roots of Pilsen and how it became a Mexican and Mexican-American Community. Reservations must be made in advance.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours
77 East Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-742-1190
chicagoneighborhoodtours.com/
The Chicago Architecture Foundation gives a variety of neighborhood tours, one of which includes the murals of Pilsen. Architects, developers and contractors lead many of the tours. The Pilsen mural tour is only available to foundation members, but anyone can join the foundation. Tours are added on a regular basis.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312-922-3432
caf.architecture.org
