Downtown Chicago Architecture, Art, and History Walking Tour
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2 hours


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English

Overview

This walking tour is a feast for the eyes, combining art, architecture, and history as you navigate through bustling downtown Chicago. In a small group, you’ll marvel at skyscrapers and mosaic murals as you discover stories and secrets about the city’s past. See the stunning interiors and exteriors of noteworthy buildings and leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city’s downtown.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Great walking tour, absolute recommendation

852judithg, Apr 2025

Colin is a great guide, he knows a lot, but the tour was also very entertaining. Although I have been on a similar tour, I have learned a lot more.

Good way to spend a couple hours

Cathy_V, Apr 2025

It was nice to see inside beautiful buildings I wouldn't have known about without Colin's knowledge. He had a voice that carried nicely, which was good because of all the traffic and EL trains. He was personable and helpful. He recommended a sandwich shop in the Pedway that we returned to and it was delicious.

Good way to spend a couple hours in Chicago

Cathy V, Apr 2025

Enjoyed seeing inside beautiful buildings I would not have known about without Colin's knowledge. Colin was personable and and his voice carried nicely, which is an advantage with all the traffic and El trains. He also recommended some sandwich shop along the way, which was very good.

Great walking tour!

Ian_A, Mar 2025

What a great and unique walking tour. Colin was a great guide. He showed us so many interesting areas of art, architecture and history throughout the city. His stories were great! We never would have been able to uncover these hidden gems on our own. It was an overall great window in Chicago history.

Itinerary

  • Chagall's Four Seasons

    Oogle your eyes over the most marvelous mosaic mural by the renowned Marc Chagall as we discover some of Chicago's most incredible feats.

    15 minutes
  • Marquette Building

    Marvel at the exterior and interior of one of the oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers in Chicago.

    10 minutes
  • Calder’s Flamingo

    Modern Art meets Modern Architecture among creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.

    10 minutes
  • The Picasso

    Picasso's gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.

    10 minutes
  • James R. Thompson Center

    Behold one of Chicago's most bizarre buildings as we discover the incredible transformation undertaken beneath it's foundation.

    15 minutes
  • The Chicago Theatre

    Take a long look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and learn the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.

    15 minutes
  • Macy's on State Street

    Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.

    10 minutes
  • Chicago Cultural Center

    A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.

    15 minutes
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

1 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • See art like Calder’s Flamingo and Picasso's 50 foot sculpture
  • Look at Chicago Theatre and learn about the city’s greatest entertainers
  • Learn about Chicago’s role in shaping the modern-day department store
  • Pick the time that works for you with morning and afternoon tour options
  • Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 38.00