Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: The Underground Pedway & Secrets of the Loop
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: The Underground Pedway & Secrets of the Loop
This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to the overall narrative of Chicago. On this tour, we will explore the famous and mysterious Chicago Pedway, a system of underground tunnels connecting 40 blocks downtown, popping in and out of buildings to see beautiful and fascinating interior spaces, before exploring some of the "secrets" in plain sight near Millennium Park and the world-famous Art Institute.
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James R. Thompson Center
On WEEKDAY tour offerings, we will access this massive building via underground tunnel (the Pedway), opening up to a vast open space where we'll hear ourselves in stereo.
10 minutesChicago Pedway
We will follow the tunnels and stairs that take us under many blocks in downtown Chicago, accessing buildings like City Hall, with all of its interesting interior details.
45 minutesPicasso Statue
We'll get a close-up view of this famous public art piece, given by Picasso to the city of Chicago as a gift, before diving down into the Pedway again.
10 minutesMacy's on State Street
We will walk through one of our favorite parts of the Pedway under the old Marshall Field's (now Macy's). On WEEKENDS, we will see some interior as well; on WEEKDAYS, we will skip this interior for a different one.
10 minutesChicago Cultural Center
On WEEKEND tour offerings, we will see the interior of this beautiful 19th century building near Millennium Park.
10 minutesBlock 37
We will access this massive commercial complex via the Pedway, checking out a few favorite spots.
10 minutesThe Art Institute of Chicago
We will see some "secrets" in the area around the world-famous Art Institute, including a beautiful interior space nearby.
15 minutesMillennium Park
On WEEKEND tour offerings, we will explore a few of the "secrets" of this most famous part of Chicago.
15 minutesHarold Washington Library Center
We end this tour with a great view of the beautiful Harold Washington Public Library, which you can go and explore on your own after the tour!
Included
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Chicago Pedway
- Entry/Admission - Block 37
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We follow recommended and required guidelines for Chicago, and update our policies accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.