Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present
- Duration1h 45m
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchitecture Tours, City Tours
Overview
This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We’ll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we’ll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric. 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
Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
Narration by a professional and certified guide
What's Not included
Coat check
Food and drink
Storage for luggage and strollers
Itinerary
Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings
View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings
View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings
View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.