Chicago Fine Arts and Library Tour

We start our tour at one of the most interesting buildings in the Loop — the Fine Arts Building.  Built in 1884 as a showroom and office complex, the building was converted later into its present-day use.
Then we're off to the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library, the design of which was the winner of a competition to design a new library for the city.  From there, we'll view three Chicago landmarks built in the late 1800s, then visit the beautiful Marquette Building, the Field Building (built on the site of the world's first modern skyscraper) and then see the amazing atrium lobby of the world-renowned Rookery Building.

Next, we're off to the beautifully-restored Quincy L stop (authentic 1897 design) to take the train to our last stops.  We visit the iconic Macy's to see the beautiful Tiffany mosaic then we wrap up the tour at the Cultural Center to experience the world's largest Tiffany dome.

Make a day of it and book our Pedway or Historic Pubs tour for the afternoon!

Meeting Point

Fine Arts Building

410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Meet your guide in front of the building at 410 S Michigan Ave entrance.

What's included:

• Transit tickets
• Local expert guide

Not included:

• Food and beverages

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Fine Arts Building

410 S Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60605-1308, Illinois

Meet your guide in the lobby and tour this famous building, which still has manually operated elevators.

30 minutes

Harold Washington Library Center

400 S State St, , Chicago, 60605-1216, Illinois

Check out the library's hidden gems and exhibits.

30 minutes

Monadnock Building

53 W Jackson Blvd, , Chicago, 60604-3606, Illinois

Take a close-up look at what was once the largest office building in the world.

15 minutes

Marquette Building

140 S Dearborn St, , Chicago, 60603-5202, Illinois

Learn about this national landmark.

15 minutes

Revival Food Hall

125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Take a quick break and grab a snack at one of Chicago's first food halls. (Refreshments not included in tour price.)

30 minutes

The Rookery Building

209 S La Salle St, , Chicago, 60604-1219, Illinois

Take a quick look at one of the most architecturally-significant buildings in the city.

15 minutes

Quincy

220 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Board the L train for a quick trip to our final two destinations.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Macy's on State Street

111 N State St, , Chicago, 60602-1659, Illinois

Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture.

30 minutes

Chicago Cultural Center

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

Wrap up the tour with a quick peek at the home of the world's largest Tiffany dome.

30 minutes