Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

Chicago is world-renowned for its architecture—and this small-group walking tour offers the ideal introduction to its iconic buildings, its architectural eras, and the starchitects who have left their impression on the city. Meet your guide at the Chicago Architecture Center and set off on foot: you’ll discover highlights like the Wrigley Building and Marina City, will see works by Renzo Piano and Frank Gehry, and will learn all about Chicago history.

Explore Chicago in the company of a trained architectural expert
Discover many of Chicago’s top landmarks, all in a single tour
Your guide will share insider stories and Chicago history as you go
Soak up the city’s ambiance when you explore on foot

What To Expect

Chicago Architecture Center

Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wrigley Building

View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Daley Center

View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Reliance Building

View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
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
Walking tour featuring some of Chicago’s most famous buildings

Exclude

Coat check
Food and drink
Storage for luggage and strollers

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