Chicago Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks
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31 Ratings
Chicago
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wrigley Building - Wrigley Building
- Chicago Riverwalk - View the Chicago Riverwalk.
- The Chicago Theatre - The Chicago Theatre
- Aqua Tower - View Aqua Tower.
- Tribune Tower - Tribune Tower
- The Art Institute of Chicago - View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing.
- John Hancock Center - View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
- Millennium Park - Millennium Park
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
Experience Chicago’s Essentials is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory exploration of the city showcasing its most iconic architectural structures, featuring the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower, the Chicago Theatre and many others!
Take a quick dive into over a dozen buildings—as well as notable city points such as Millennium Park, the Loop, and the Chicago River—on this express journey. Don’t forget to pack your camera for numerous photo moments along the tour!
As a recognized nonprofit organization, all ticket sales from CAC go directly towards our educational mission and community involvement initiatives.
- Pet 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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(31 Ratings)
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Tennfo
Apr 1, 2024
Great way to learn about Chicago Architecture - Nancy was our guide and she did a great job. It was pretty cold that day, so it was tough for our kids to hang in there for the entire 2 hour tour. However, I am really glad that we did it. It is obvious that Nancy is passionate about architecture and that always makes the difference!
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Lisa_h
Mar 30, 2024
Fun - Great experience, seen several sites, plenty of history got plenty of walking excise, our guide answered several questions
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Vanessac6930
Dec 2, 2023
Great tour! - Kelly was our guide, and she was terrific! It is amazing what I was missing just aimlessly wandering around. The architecture tour really opens your eyes to these amazing gems in the city!
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Carrieg115
Dec 2, 2023
Great tour! - We had a great time and learned a ton with Kelly today! She knew all about the buildings and, since we had an unexpected detour, we got to hear some cool facts about other buildings as well and it was super fun. Highly recommend!
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Chris
Oct 6, 2023
Great tour, very interesting and informative, a perfect intro to Chicago. - Lori our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and she managed an interesting walking tour in 98 degrees so well. We loved the history and stories that she shared.
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Dlr9057qo
Jul 9, 2023
Wonderful experience and expert guide! - The walking tour was led by a very knowledgeable and helpful guide, Nancy. She answered any and all questions with enthusiasm and made it one of the best tours in Chicago. She added many tips and information that the average person would not know about architecture. It was an excellent choice guided by an expert who took time to explain minute details of the city’s interesting buildings and types of architecture through the years. A must for those interested in history, as well. Excellent!
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Seedchan
May 26, 2023
Great tour!!! - Brett was an excellent guide - funny and knowledgable! The pace was brisk but leisurely. A++ high rec
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283sindyn
May 26, 2023
Must see tour - Brent was a fantastic guide! He was very informative and it was a pleasure! I got to see lots of different sites!
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977jiel
May 26, 2023
Must see Chicago tour - Brent Hoffman was a great guide! Gave us a lot of great information and was quite humorous. I thoroughly enjoyed it
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B7673gljesperh
Apr 21, 2024
Interesting and effective tour - Our guide, Matt, was great. He told the stories and the facts with both knowledge and humor. I liked the higher pace which made us see much of the loop.
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