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Chicago Architecture Tour: 90-Minute Walking Experience
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196 Ratings
Chicago
Discover the iconic skyscrapers and high rises of Chicago on a 90-minute architecture tour. Learn about the city’s architectural history and support a nonprofit organization.
Discover the iconic skyscrapers and high rises of Chicago on a 90-minute architecture tour. Learn about the city’s architectural history and support a nonprofit organization.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chicago Architecture Center - Start and finish the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
- 177 N State St - Constructed in the late 1800s, this building showcases a unique cast-iron facade.
- Virgin Hotels Chicago - Observe the Virgin Hotel.
- Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave - Explore the renovated Chicago Motor…
- Chicago Architecture Center - Start and finish the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
- 177 N State St - Constructed in the late 1800s, this building showcases a unique cast-iron facade.
- Virgin Hotels Chicago - Observe the Virgin Hotel.
- Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave - Explore the renovated Chicago Motor Club.
- Aqua Tower - Admire Aqua Tower and the entire Lakeshore East development.
- NBC Tower - This structure, home to NBC’s Chicago offices, is a Post-Modern take on the Art Deco style.
- Carbide and Carbon Building - Examine the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building.
What's Included
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Additional Information
Looking for a brief overview of Chicago’s stunning architecture? This tour, lasting 1.5 hours, offers an exhaustive journey through the city’s architectural timeline, observing structures from the earliest skyscrapers to the most recent towering high rises.
Being an accredited nonprofit, every ticket sold for CAC tours contributes directly to our…
Looking for a brief overview of Chicago’s stunning architecture? This tour, lasting 1.5 hours, offers an exhaustive journey through the city’s architectural timeline, observing structures from the earliest skyscrapers to the most recent towering high rises.
Being an accredited nonprofit, every ticket sold for CAC tours contributes directly to our educational programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Location
Chicago Architecture Center
East Wacker Drive
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(196 Ratings)
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Elliejn5207uf
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing Value For Money! - Our group had such an excellent time! Some of us had done Architecture Center tours before and Mark, our guide, lived up to their other guides’ stellar reputation. The quality for the amount you pay is unmatched, and I 100% recommend any of the tours run by them.
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Craig
Sep 13, 2025
These are fantastic - I’ve taken 4 walking tours and the river cruise all have been very informative and fun. Highly recommended. Fine make me get to 100 characters
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Relax17061049672
Sep 8, 2025
Excellent trip thru Chicago's amazing architecture and interesting history - I've only done the boat tours before, which were wonderful. The boat doesn't let you *into* buildings though. It also doesn't have the luxury of visiting the buildings in chronological order. This tour gave you both, and the volunteer docent was great. His enthusiasm for Chicago architecture is palpable, and quite contagious. Highly recommend this tour.
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T2915pocolleenp
Aug 29, 2025
What a great time! - My sister in law and I did the walking tour. Mitch did a great job giving information, stories and humor. We are both from Chicago, but learned so much more. I have been telling everyone about our wonderful experience.
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Johngv5130hs
Aug 28, 2025
A fun and informative walk - The Walk Through Time tour was very enjoyable. Our guide, Charles, was very good at directing our attention to the historically notable buildings amidst the multitude of interesting structures in and just north of the Loop. He not only pointed out the details but also gave us the stories behind them.
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Fred
Aug 25, 2025
Architectural Tours (Walking Tours) in Spanish - We had the opportunity to do the Walk through Time Tour with a guide who narrates it in SPANISH! Tony was our guide and is very knowledgeable about the subject and does so as a teaching volunteer at the Chicago Architecture Center. We learned a lot from Chicago’s history by walking through downtown streets and visiting buildings that showcase the changes in architectural styles over the past 150 years! If someone wants to do the tour narrated in Spanish be sure to search and select that option when buying tickets. Super Recommended!
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Twixchicago
Aug 13, 2025
If you love Chicago, don't miss this tour! - Our docent, Mitch, led us on an extremely informative and interesting tour of how the architecture of Chicago's buildings has changed through time. It was easy to hear him through the supplied microphone and earbuds. Highly recommend!
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Raquelhr2028sk
Jul 24, 2025
Beautiful Chicago! - Wonderful experience with perfect weather! Erica Myles was very knowledgeable. Definitely will do this with my family.
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296staciey
Jul 23, 2025
Love this tour! - Outstanding, well-informed and engaging docents! Erica Myles is incredible. Very interesting, and love learning the history about things I've seen for years.
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Marissamk9911ms
Jul 23, 2025
- The Chicago Architecture: A walk-through time with Docent Erica Myles was a great experience. She was very knowledgeable.
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