Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time
Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time
Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Chicago Architecture Center
Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
5 minutesPage Brothers Building
Built in the late 1800's, this building features a distinctive cast-iron front.
5 minutesVirgin Hotels Chicago
View the Virgin Hotel.
5 minutesHampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
View the renovated Chicago Motor Club
5 minutesAqua Tower
View Aqua Tower and the enitre Lakeshore East development
NBC Tower
This building, which houses NBC's Chicago offices, is a Post-Modern interpretation of the Art Deco style.
5 minutesCarbide and Carbon Building
View exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building
5 minutesIncluded
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Entry/Admission - Chicago Architecture Center
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
- Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
- Most travelers can participate
- Pets are not allowed.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.
- 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.