Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront
- Duration1h 30m
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchitecture Tours, Cultural Tours
Overview
Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring ’20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's included
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Narration by a professional and certified guide
What's Not included
Coat check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Itinerary
Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
View the exterior of the building
View the Carbide and Carbon Building
Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
Visit the Trustees System Service Building
Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.