Explore the Loop's famous architecture during this 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Discover the beginnings of the Chicago School of Architecture through visits to some of the city's oldest skyscrapers, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This sophisticated, informative tour is a must-do for history and architecture buffs.
Historic Chicago Loop Skyscrapers
See Chicago architecture
Guided walking tour through historic Chicago – see the earliest skyscrapers, built between the 1870s and the 1930s
Learn about the architects who influenced the city’s architecture
What To Expect
Fine Arts Building
Meet here to start the tour.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Auditorium Building
View the building from the outside
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rookery Building
View the building from the outside
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
View the exterior of the building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marquette Building
View the building from the outside
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monadnock Building
View the exterior of the building
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Architecture Center
This building is not directly part of the tour, however, the tour ticket includes admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center
1 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour will depart from the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave.
Not recommended for young children.
Pets are not allowed.
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Narration by a professional and certified Guide
Historic walking tour of Chicago’s architecture
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Exclude
Food and drinks
Coat check
Storage for luggage and strollers