2 hours
E-voucher
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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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 minutesMarquette Building
Marvel at the exterior and interior of one of the oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers in Chicago.
10 minutesCalder’s Flamingo
Modern Art meets Modern Architecture among creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
10 minutesThe Picasso
Picasso's gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.
10 minutesJames R. Thompson Center
Behold one of Chicago's most bizarre buildings as we discover the incredible transformation undertaken beneath it's foundation.
15 minutesThe 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 minutesMacy's on State Street
Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
10 minutesChicago Cultural Center
A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
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.