Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home

1 hr

Travel through literary history on this 50-minute guided tour of the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Tours
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$15.00$16.67

Child 4–12 yearsi

$10.50$11.67

Estimated total · $15.00

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home GO Chicago

Overview

You’ll learn all about one of the greatest and most influential American writers of the 20th century.

Get an insight into Hemingway's early life and find out how his Illinois roots shaped his later work. The famous author lived in this historic town for 20 years of his life and spent the first six in the birthplace home. Your knowledgeable guide will provide expert insight and share unique facts as you journey through the home.

You’ll also learn about the extensive renovations that were made to the home starting in 1992, which restored it to its original Victorian heritage. Wander through the bedroom where Hemingway was born, explore the parlor where his mother taught music lessons, and see the family library where he acted out poems and stories.

Location

339 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park
60302 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Sofia R.
Mar 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Views exceeded our expectations, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Ben D.
Sep 2025
Well organized from start to finish. Views exceeded our expectations, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ben J.
Sep 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Chloe T.
Apr 2025
We’d happily do this again. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Emma J.
Jul 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. with straightforward entry. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Ravi Z.
Feb 2026
Well organized from start to finish. we’d echo the hype online.

James W.
Jan 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, even though it was a busy day.)

Ravi V.
Apr 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ines Z.
Jul 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. we’d echo the hype online. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Nadia W.
Dec 2025
Well organized from start to finish. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Yuki V.
Feb 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

James X.
Jul 2025
Well organized from start to finish. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Elena F.
Apr 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Highlights matched what was advertised, worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya T.
Jul 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. even though it was a busy day.

Yuki V.
Nov 2025
We’d happily do this again. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

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