Chicago · ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS
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Chicago invented the skyscraper, and the Loop is the open-air textbook. The best architecture walking tours are here: which cover the Deco lobbies, which the modern towers, how much ground each one walks, how long it takes, and the price.
Small-group Chicago walking tour with food bites and big architecture stops, plus history stories and a finish near the Loop.
“Dave was very knowledgeable & friendly. Freezing outside but still was able to provide a great experience both inside & outside! I would do this tour again.”
Chicago’s Secret Interiors tour brings you into rarely accessed lobbies and landmarks across the Loop, for $35 and about 2 hours.
“Ethan was great! I was surprised how many people showed up on a rainy Chicago day. Ethan kept our group engaged and safe as we moved around the city going in and out of some very beautiful buildings. He has extensive knowledge of the city and its architecture and history. I highly recommend!”
2-hour Loop walk through secret Chicago interiors: domes, mosaics, and engineering tricks in iconic buildings for $35.
“The tour was very beautiful, interesting, and informative. Our guide Talia was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. We’ve lived in the area our whole lives and we learned way more than we thought we would have. Great tour, great guide.”
Walk Chicago’s Pedway network on an indoor architecture tour of City Hall, Picasso, Macy’s, Block 37, and more.
“Fun and educational! I highly recommend. This was a great way to see the city and learn the inner workings of Chicago.”
A 90-minute Loop walk focused on Chicago’s Art Deco skyscrapers, with interior looks and Chicago Architecture Center galleries included.
“We had a very interesting tour of art deco buildings. Mary Ann, our guide, was very knowledgeable and clearly explained the features of the buildings and history.”
Timed English tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House in Chicago. Mobile tickets, small groups, and UNESCO-level architecture.
“Guide was knowledgeable and passionate not only about Robie House, but about Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the Hyde Park area. The Robbie house is a wonderful building!”
Experience Chicago Art Deco interiors on a small-group walking tour with an expert guide, great photo stops, and mobile ticket convenience for $35.
“This was fabulous and everything we could have asked for in an Art Deco architectural tour! Henry provided a masterclass on the history of the buildings and Art Deco style while also being engaging and fun which made the experience top-notch. We highly recommend this tour for everyone- whether you’re an architectural enthusiast or just looking for a fun afternoon date.”
Walk Chicago’s Loop skyscrapers with a certified guide, a small group of 10, and included Chicago Architecture Center gallery access.
“A little disappointing in the boring facts -- and or lack of Modern Chicago far mire interesting ----”
Chicago L architecture tour with small-group storytelling and Chicago Architecture Center admission. CTA fare included, about 2 hours.
“I love the Chicago Architecture Tours and take at least 2 each time I come to Chicago. I was delighted to see that there was a Tour including the El, and that we would ride to a couple of stations in addition to getting a good walk in. What fun!!Read more”
A small-group Chicago Architecture Center walk focused on new buildings along the river, with CAC gallery admission included for $35.
“We had a wonderful tour experience led by Paul S. of “What’s New” in Chicago architecture. I appreciated the breadth & depth of information shared and the “stories” presented about the architects, buildings, and community spaces viewed.”
Chicago Art Deco riverfront walk with small-group access to building interiors and expert narration, ending at The Mart from CAC.
“I arrived to pick up my ticket and it’s appears that I had paid for ticket that were sold out ?!?!”
Small-group, 90-minute walk through Chicago’s modern icons and postmodern surprises, starting at the Chicago Architecture Center.
“The instructor was very knowledge. The Prudential building stood out the most for me. The Museum was very interesting.”
A 2-hour engineering-themed walk through Chicago’s Loop and Riverwalk, led by a real engineer with building interiors to make sense of it all.
“Very knowledgable and interesting. Hillary opened up our eyes to the early architecture of Chicago and introduced us to some of the hidden gems of the City.”
A small-group Chicago Loop walking tour with L-train hops, stunning early skyscrapers, and the world’s largest Tiffany dome.
“Tom was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed our first trip to Chicago. Tom was very knowledgeable and showed us some very beautiful buildings and art. Would do it all over again! thanks”
