Downtown Chicago Architecture, Art, and History Walking Tour
This walking tour is a feast for the eyes, combining art, architecture, and history as you navigate through bustling downtown Chicago. In a small group, you’ll marvel at skyscrapers and mosaic murals as you discover stories and secrets about the city’s past. See the stunning interiors and exteriors of noteworthy buildings and leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city’s downtown.
Highlights
- ✓See art like Calder’s Flamingo and Picasso's 50 foot sculpture
- ✓Look at Chicago Theatre and learn about the city’s greatest entertainers
- ✓Learn about Chicago’s role in shaping the modern-day department store
- ✓Pick the time that works for you with morning and afternoon tour options
What you'll see & do
- ✓Behold the splendor of the breath taking fresco that graces the grand lobby of the oldest operating hotel in North America.
- ✓Marvel at the exterior and interior of the mighty Marquette Building and discover the story of Chicago's origins surrounded by amazing mosaics.
- ✓Modern Art meets Modern Architecture with a stark contrast of creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
- ✓Behold the oldest skyscraper in Chicago, designed by the legendary duo of Daniel Burnham and Wilbur Root, the kinds of creative minds who said the likes of which "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood."
- ✓Eye to eye a series of curious sculptures and skyscrapers in the midst of the famous Daley Plaza including Picasso's gift to Chicago.
- ✓Take a long look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and learn the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.
- ✓Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
- ✓A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Downtown Chicago Architecture, Art, and History Walking Tour
This walking tour is a feast for the eyes, combining art, architecture, and history as you navigate through bustling downtown Chicago. In a small group, you’ll marvel at skyscrapers and mosaic murals as you discover stories and secrets about the city’s past. See the stunning interiors and exteriors of noteworthy buildings and leave with a comprehensive understanding of the city’s downtown.
Highlights
- ✓See art like Calder’s Flamingo and Picasso's 50 foot sculpture
- ✓Look at Chicago Theatre and learn about the city’s greatest entertainers
- ✓Learn about Chicago’s role in shaping the modern-day department store
- ✓Pick the time that works for you with morning and afternoon tour options
What you'll see & do
- ✓Behold the splendor of the breath taking fresco that graces the grand lobby of the oldest operating hotel in North America.
- ✓Marvel at the exterior and interior of the mighty Marquette Building and discover the story of Chicago's origins surrounded by amazing mosaics.
- ✓Modern Art meets Modern Architecture with a stark contrast of creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
- ✓Behold the oldest skyscraper in Chicago, designed by the legendary duo of Daniel Burnham and Wilbur Root, the kinds of creative minds who said the likes of which "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood."
- ✓Eye to eye a series of curious sculptures and skyscrapers in the midst of the famous Daley Plaza including Picasso's gift to Chicago.
- ✓Take a long look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and learn the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.
- ✓Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
- ✓A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.