Full House Tour

Step back into the Gilded Age of Chicago as you tour Glessner House from the coach house to the courtyard and more than sixteen family and servant spaces in between. Nearly all of the artifacts are original and in their proper location, allowing you to imagine yourself as a guest of the Glessner family in the late 1800s. The 75-minute tour emphasizes the significance of the architecture, the unique relationship between the Glessners and their architect, their love of the cultural arts, and their desire to create a “warm and cozy” family home in a neighborhood of millionaires.

Full house tours are held Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. All tours begin at our Visitors Center located inside the former coach house. Enter through the large green door facing 18th Street.

Advance tickets are required. Online ticket sales end at 11:00pm Central time the day before the tour.

Self-guided tours are not available, and the house is not ADA accessible.

NOTE:  Private tours can be arranged for other days of the week with advance notice by submitting a request on our Submit a Tour Inquiry page.

We are open year-round, except for the dates listed here.

Ticket Prices

Adult:                         $20.00
Senior (60+):             $17.00
Student (13-18):       $17.00
Child (5-12): $12.00
Children under the age of 5 are currently not permitted on tours.

We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA.

FREE TOURS
Tours are free for members of Glessner House and the National Trust, but reservations are required; click on the PURCHASE TICKETS button above to complete your reservation.

SPECIAL SAVINGS
Become a member of Glessner House during your visit, and we will subtract the price of your ticket from your membership fee. Learn more about the benefits of membership here.

WAIVING OF ADMISSION FEE
Upon request, Glessner House shall waive the admission fee (or accept a reduced fee voluntarily suggested by the visitor) for full house tours. This applies to visitors who demonstrate they do not have the economic means to pay.