Awesome Ottawa Tours
Starved Rock Country’s Only Guided history Tours
Tours offered seasonally 7 days a week from 10am-6pm
For more information call or text 815-343-4940
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Discover the vibrant history and unique charm of Ottawa, Illinois with Awesome Ottawa Tours! Whether you're intrigued by the city's past as a canal town, captivated by the story of The Radium Girls, or curious about Ottawa’s Underground Railroad, we've got a tour for you. Explore local flavor with our Tangled Roots Brewery Tour or embark on a spirited adventure with the Wine Through Time Prohibition Pub Crawl. Don't miss our seasonal haunted tour and so much more!
At Awesome Ottawa Tours, there's something for everyone—history buffs, thrill-seekers, hikers, bikers, walkers, and riders alike. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide is here to make sure your experience is not only memorable but also full of fun and excitement. Ready to explore? Check us out, click some links, or give us a call or text today!
Unlike other tour companies, we work around your schedule. Rather than offering fixed tour times, we let you decide when you're ready to explore.
new & limited availability tours
2024 october tour, “Deadly Prescriptions; Ottawa’s Healers Who Killed”.
This October, Awesome Ottawa Tours presents a chilling journey into the darker side of Ottawa, Illinois' history with "Deadly Prescriptions: Ottawa's Healers Who Killed." This year's annual tour delves into the grim stories of those who were trusted to heal but instead brought only harm and death.
Explore the disturbing history of so-called cancer healers whose treatments did nothing but worsen their patients' suffering. Uncover the deceitful practices of spiritualists who preyed on the vulnerable, manipulating their beliefs for profit. Finally, learn about the unscrupulous physicians who played a part in the tragic story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company, covering up the horrific consequences of their work. Your tour will also include incredible horrid facts of Ottawa’s criminal past and a visit to the dank, dark, foreboding, intricate tunnel system that lurks below our streets.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we reveal the true crime tales of Ottawa's past, where those meant to cure became the purveyors of deadly prescriptions. BOOK NOW!
