The Second City Tour is one of the most exciting tours in Chicago because this is the birthplace of a thriving comedy tradition in the entire USA. Second City has been the Mecca of improvised comedy and home to some of the best comedians in America including Bill Murray. Taking the Tour of Second City Neighborhoods is an experience of lifetime since this place has completed 50 years of comedy tradition.
About Second City
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The Second City Tour basically offers a visit to the Old Town district of Chicago where you can take a walk along the roads and alleys to see the various historic landmarks of the city. This is also termed as a humorous walking tour. This area is lovingly known as 'A Comedy Empire' by the Americans.
If you visit Chicago between June and September, you will be able to take this trip. It starts in June and continues till September on Wednesdays and Sundays from starts from 1 in the afternoon and 4 in the evening.
During this tour, the guide will educate as well as entertain you on the architectural highlights and historical facts with regard to Second City. There are several stories associated with the establishment of Second City and its prestigious alumni. You will be informed on them as well. The staring point of the tour is the Second City Theater located on North Wells Street. Then it will slowly turn towards the remarkable Old Town district.
You will be taken inside the Theater at the end to watch the display at the photo gallery which portrays the glorious years of the comedy tradition of Second City. Tour tickets can be obtained a price of $15.
The Second City neighborhood tour in Chicago
http://www.secondcity.com/performances/detail/244/
The Second City walking tour in Chicago
http://www.chicagotraveler.com/tour-chicago-by-walking.htm
The most entertaining Chicago tour is the Second City tour
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-07-30/entertainment/0907300211_1_greatest-comedy-theater-second-city-improv