Walk Pilsen

  • Exterior of brick and wood building with vibrant mural, on street corner.

    Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

Discover Pilsen’s vibrant street art, historic landmarks, and dynamic cultural heritage on a leisurely walking tour through this iconic Chicago neighborhood.
  • Exterior of brick and wood building with vibrant mural, on street corner.

    Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • Best architecture tours of Chicago

Explore Pilsen, a neighborhood that continues to welcome immigrants, adding to the mosaic that enriches urban life. Walk a vibrant community whose architecture and art reflect the dreams of all who come to Chicago.

Duration
2 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Westside
Architects and Styles
Meet

CTA 18th St. L Station, just west of Paulina St., 1710 W. 18th St.

Trace European and Mexican influences through a wide range of commercial, residential, religious and cultural sites that define our city’s progress.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
  • Tour ends on Damen Ave. at the CTA Pink Line "L" station.


Tour reviews

    • Pilsen is where immigrants -the majority of us- arrived and established new lives, constructing buildings and creating art that remind us of our cultures left behind, while adjusting to our new homeland.
      Tom DrebenstedtCAC Docent
  • Vibrant mural with face at center

    Murals at the 18th St Pink Line Station

  • Mural at city train station with large circular art.

    Murals at the 18th St Pink Line Station

  • Exterior of school entrance with mosaic art of sev

    Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy

  • View of city buildings from perspective of street corner

    Blue Island Streetscape

  • Exterior of gothic church with 3 arches and 6 doorways

    St. Paul's Catholic Church. Photo by Irina Hayes.

  • Exterior of weathered stone building.

    Pilsen Sokol. Photo by Irina Hynes..

LIVING IN PILSEN

Discover more about the 2- and 3-flat homes of Pilsen in CAC's Buildings of Chicago online library.

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