Chicago Architecture: Small Group Walking Tour
4.9
87 Ratings
Chicago
Discover the iconic architecture of Chicago on a small group walking tour. Explore famous buildings, enjoy stunning views of the Chicago River, and indulge in local treats.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Chicago Theatre - This is where your tour begins - underneath the iconic neon sign made famous in both movies and musicals! Here, you’ll meet your guide and then set off through bustling downtown Chicago.
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Souvenirs or personal shopping
Additional Information

Welcome to the Windy City, Chicago! Embark on a journey through our extraordinary architecture, enchanting public art, vibrant downtown area, and much more. With a local guide, explore the iconic downtown Chicago landmarks. The towering architectural feats that have given Chicago its reputation will surround you – and you’ll also delve into the history of some of these famed structures. Soak in the view of the picturesque Chicago River and, weather permitting, take a pleasant stroll along its banks, followed by a tempting, local delicacy. Needless to say, your guide will also introduce you to some prized local hidden spots. This tour will provide a genuine experience of what truly sets Chicago apart.

Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
The Chicago Theatre (underneath the marquee).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(87 Ratings)
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T5898raerikab
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour and guide! - Kevin was friendly, fun, and very knowledgeable. We had a fun time! Thank you! Iam putting extra text here because tripvadvisor requires 100 characters to submit this
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45abenaa
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour - I hade a great time during this tour, I’ve been doing tours for a few years now and you can tell when you with pro. He spoke clearly and loudly over all the hustle and bustle made us laugh and had great knowledge of Chicago. The food was great and he gave us great suggestions on where else to check out while I’m here!
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P4517bxrebeccah
Apr 8, 2024
Wow - Was very knowledgeable and the city was beautiful. Will definitely be back to visit. Gave us some great tips on where to eat also.
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Robertjc8423gb
Jan 15, 2024
Chicago Architecture - Terrific tour - Dahs was familiar with both the usual masterpieces and the hidden gems. He also gave the historical and cultural contexts of the architectural works.
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Jajanbali
Dec 10, 2023
No Ketchup on Chicago Hot Dogs? Now We Know Why!!! - One of the highlights of our visit to Chicago last October! Our 2-part 5-hour walking tour with guide Tall Dave was informative and fun. The first half was an exceptional architectural tour that included many hidden gems along with lots of fascinating fun historical facts that made everything come to life. The second half was a food tour although we did get some surprise treats in the first half, including Frango chocolate mints and Garretts popcorn. OMG, luckily I live too far away to become addicted to these, although I did buy some to share with friends. (OK I ate them all myself. 😂 ) We had Chicago-style hot dogs (no ketchup), Italian beef sandwiches and Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza. Everything was delicious (although we in the end, we preferred Giordano’s deep dish. (Sorry, Tall Dave. 😛 We still loved your tour!)
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Jcpeirobis
Dec 6, 2023
It is worth spending a few days and enjoying the nightlife. - The city can be visited in 3 days. Quiet city and with a hotel in the center you can walk everywhere. Standard of living is high, you have fast food places and there is a good nightlife (some only open from Thursday to Sunday) Beer min €6
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Thomas_c
Nov 12, 2023
Great Chicago experience - Dash was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about in the Chicago and very enthusiastic about the city
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Ilanao370
Nov 6, 2023
Wonderful tour full of art and history! - I visited from California and was NOT used to the cold, but this tour was well worth the shivering! Dash was not only extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chicago and the various sites on the tour, but was clearly enthusiastic and passionate about what he was sharing. I learned a great deal that made me appreciate Chicago and want to return when I have more time to explore. The historical detail provided about each building, especially the original Marshall Fields department store and Chicago Public Library, was fantastic, as was all the magnificent work of artisans of the past. I highly recommend this tour and am grateful to Dash for such a wonderful experience!
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Suewd8030ap
Nov 5, 2023
Excellent walking tour - This was a small group walking tour and we covered a fair distance in the 2.5 hours. Our guide (Dash) was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts about the architecture and pointed out buildings we just would not have seen otherwise. He also introduced us to mint chocolate in Macy's which was so good we went back to buy a couple of boxes to take home.
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Mikeo237
Oct 30, 2023
Great Experience - My wife and I were escorted by Rich. The tour was informative and enjoyable. Rich shared history about the building beyond just the basics. We would recommend this tour.
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