Chicago Architecture And History Tour

Tour the streets of Chicago to see the beauty and legacy left behind by the Prohibition Era. See the amazing architecture, iconic sights (both old and new), the city's best spots and try a local sweet treat along the way as you explore on foot.

Meeting Point

The Chicago Theatre

175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

The Chicago Theatre (underneath the marquee), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601

What's included:

• Enjoy stunning river views
• Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
• Stroll through the beautiful parks
• Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
• Discover Chicagos’ incredible architecture both old and new
• Taste local tradition: Chicago-style popcorn
• Pass by where Chicago Theatre where musical Chicago was filmed

Not included:

• Additional Food & Drink
• Tips/gratuities for your guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

The Chicago Theatre

175 N State St, , Chicago, 60601-3623, Illinois

We start our tour under the dazzling marquee of the Chicago Theater (you might recognize from dozens of movies and TV shows) before heading off into the bustling city

10 minutes

Chicago Pedway

, , Chicago, Illinois

Weather permitting, we'll head towards the Chicago Pedway. This unique feature of Chicago is used by locals and commuters daily to move about the city in a network of underground tunnels — especially necessary during the Midwest winters.

20 minutes

City of Chicago - City Hall

121 N La Salle St, Chicago, 60602-1202, Illinois

We will pass by the City Hall-County Building, commonly known as City Hall. that houses the seats of government of the City of Chicago and Cook County.

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The Picasso

50 W Washington St, Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, 60602-1305, Illinois

Next, we will stop at the Chicago Picasso sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza . The 1967 installation of The Picasso, "precipitated an aesthetic shift in civic and urban planning, broadening the idea of public art beyond the commemorative."

10 minutes

Chicago River

Chicago, Illinois

You’ll enjoy feeling like a local as you zip past buildings and catch even more awesome views. If your guide takes you on a water taxi, you’ll be seeing the Chicago skyline from a totally different perspective, as well as sharing in the daily commute of local Chicagoans late for work.

20 minutes

Chicago Riverwalk

22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60601, Illinois

An award-winning $108 million, 1.25-mile promenade along the south bank of the Chicago River downtown. Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk while taking in views of several soaring buildings, including Marina Towers, the Britannica Building, and the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower).

20 minutes

Wrigley Building

400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60611-4213, Illinois

We will pass by the Wrigley Building: 400 N Michigan Ave.

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Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60611-4066, Illinois

We'll pass by Tribune Tower, a 463-foot-tall (141 m), 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue.

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The Magnificent Mile

North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60611, Illinois

We will stop at the Magnificent Mile - a premier commercial district in downtown. It was part of the 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago, a visionary project to transform the city's urban landscape and it was built in the 1920s to replace an industrial and residential area. Here you can find many shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. It is located on North Michigan Avenue.

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Chicago Cultural Center

78 E Washington St, , Chicago, 60602-4801, Illinois

Step inside a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs. The Cultural Center houses the city's official reception venue, where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed presidents, royalty, diplomats, and community leaders

15 minutes

Millennium Park

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, USA

Next is picturesque Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean sculpture. Here (or nearby), your guide will conclude your tour and point you in the right direction toward more amazing sights, great lunch spots, or a drink recommendation inside one of the most amazing spaces in the city.

20 minutes

Cloud Gate

201 E. Randolph St., Millenium Park, Chicago, 60602, Illinois

We will end the tour at the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago.

10 minutes