Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront

Chicago is renowned for its wealth of spectacular architecture—and this small-group tour gives you the special chance to discover building interiors that most visitors overlook. In the afternoon, meet your guide in Downtown Chicago, and get ready to discover the interiors of five of the city’s most striking art deco skyscrapers. As you go, soak up the skyline views, and learn more about the city’s unique architectural history.

This small-group tour offers sightseeing on a personal scale
Discover five of Chicago’s most noteworthy art deco skyscrapers
This tour is perfect for architecture lovers and history buffs
Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city’s ambiance

What To Expect

Chicago River

Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

333 Michigan Ave

View the exterior of the building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carbide and Carbon Building

View the Carbide and Carbon Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

66 E Wacker Pl

Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

182 W Lake St

Visit the Trustees System Service Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merchandise Mart

Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Narration by a professional and certified guide

Exclude

Coat check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers

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