Chicago Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks

Discover the iconic landmarks of Chicago on a fast-paced, 90-minute walking tour. Explore famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building and Willis Tower, and capture stunning photos along the way.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wrigley Building - Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.
  • Chicago Riverwalk - View the Chicago Riverwalk.
  • Aqua Tower - It’s fair to say Aqua is a star-maker, with its 2009 completion putting the city’s newest neighborhood, Lakeshore East, on the tip of…
What's Included
  • Admission to Chicago Architecture Center’s galleries
  • Guided walking tour of Chicago’s iconic buildings
  • Professional and certified guide narration
What's Not Included
  • Coat check
  • Food and drink
  • Storage for luggage and strollers
Additional Information

Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Heidigi7321yj
Dec 21, 2025
Wonderful overview! - Paul did an excellent job as our docent and made the tour so interesting and enjoyable. We have done many of the CAC walking tours and always have such a great experience -and learn so much about our beautiful city! It is our favorite activity to do with friends and family who are visiting Chicago.
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Gemcats2020
Dec 16, 2025
Amazing Chicago Tour - Wayne was our tour guide and gave an excellent tour! We really got to see a lot of the historic sights and learnt a lot along the way. Highly recommend to anyone in the area to learn a bit more about the city!
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Annbb4138ls
Dec 6, 2025
Knowledgeable and fun - Mary Ann did a terrific job. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a very cold day but she covered everything and made the time go quickly. Loved her stories about the buildings we saw!
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Angelikas930
Dec 2, 2025
A Must-See Chicago Tour - especially with Jon! - I did the must-see Chicago tour with Jon today, and it was truly excellent. Jon was absolutely fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about the city. Even in the freezing cold, he kept the tour engaging and took extra time to explain every detail in a way that was easy to understand and really enjoyable. You can tell he loves what he does, and it makes the whole experience unforgettable. I walked away with a whole new appreciation for Chicago. Highly recommend this tour — and especially Jon!
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Sfvisitor2017
Nov 26, 2025
Excellent walking tour - Super informative and well thought out walking tour of Must See architecture with Nancy yesterday! My family of three really enjoyed hearing the history and fun facts presented along the way. We ended at the Christkindlmarket which was a perfect way to conclude!
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Ton601
Nov 15, 2025
Great walking tour - Mary Ann S. Was knowledgeable about so much history of Chicago. We are from Chicago and seen view point that you have never quite notice before .
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Mireiab626
Nov 11, 2025
A must-do, wonderful walk to get your bearings and insights into Chicago. - The tour was fantastic to have a glimpse of the city main pieces of art and buildings, that is an outdoor arquitectural exhibition. Our amazing guide explained all the history and interesting facts about the construction of the city in a very entertaining way.
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Jeffba1168cz
Nov 10, 2025
Great tour - The tour was exceptional, and our guide was knowledgeable, informative, enthusiastic and very pleasant to be with. I'm sorry that my wife and I cannot remember her name, but she did a wonderful job.
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Roving34133231034
Oct 29, 2025
Must do Must see Chicago tour - Lori was an amazing guide. She is so knowledgeable about Chicago history and the architecture of the buildings. She w thoroughly enjoyed this tour and learned a lot about the city.
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Hhi24
Nov 22, 2025
Informative, enjoyable tour - Informative, good variety of architectural styles…fascinating your guide….great day in the city……………………………………..
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).