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Chicago: Architecture, History & Highlights Small Group Tour

175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

The Windy City is known for its spectacular architecture and eclectic food scene. Experience both on this tour that combines sights with nibbles. Take in famous landmarks like the Chicago Riverwalk, Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Magnificent Mile, and many more, all while your guide shares insider tips and stories you'd miss on your own. Then, taste surprise local treats from two beloved city eateries.

  • See many of Chicago’s best-known landmarks, all in one excursion
  • Enjoy two made-in-Chicago snacks as you go
  • Explore with a small group for company—or upgrade for a private tour
  • This tour is perfect for first-time Chicago visitors

What To Expect

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The Chicago Theatre



We start our tour under the dazzling marquee of the Chicago Theater (you might recognize from dozens of movies and TV shows) before heading off into the bustling city

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Pedway



Weather permitting, we’ll head towards the Chicago Pedway. This unique feature of Chicago is used by locals and commuters daily to move about the city in a network of underground tunnels — especially necessary during the Midwest winters.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

City of Chicago – City Hall



We will pass by the City Hall-County Building, commonly known as City Hall. that houses the seats of government of the City of Chicago and Cook County.

• Admission Ticket Free

Picasso Statue



Next, we will stop at the Chicago Picasso sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza . The 1967 installation of The Picasso, “precipitated an aesthetic shift in civic and urban planning, broadening the idea of public art beyond the commemorative.”

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago River



You’ll enjoy feeling like a local as you zip past buildings and catch even more awesome views. If your guide takes you on a water taxi, you’ll be seeing the Chicago skyline from a totally different perspective, as well as sharing in the daily commute of local Chicagoans late for work.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Riverwalk



An award-winning $108 million, 1.25-mile promenade along the south bank of the Chicago River downtown. Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk while taking in views of several soaring buildings, including Marina Towers, the Britannica Building, and the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower).

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wrigley Building



We will pass by the Wrigley Building: 400 N Michigan Ave.

• Admission Ticket Free

Tribune Tower



We’ll pass by Tribune Tower, a 463-foot-tall (141 m), 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Magnificent Mile



We will stop at the Magnificent Mile – a premier commercial district in downtown. It was part of the 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago, a visionary project to transform the city’s urban landscape and it was built in the 1920s to replace an industrial and residential area. Here you can find many shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. It is located on North Michigan Avenue.

• Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Cultural Center



Step inside a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs. The Cultural Center houses the city’s official reception venue, where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed presidents, royalty, diplomats, and community leaders

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Park



Next is picturesque Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean sculpture. Here (or nearby), your guide will conclude your tour and point you in the right direction toward more amazing sights, great lunch spots, or a drink recommendation inside one of the most amazing spaces in the city.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate



We will end the tour at the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
  • Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers about 4.8 km (3 miles) of walking.
  • We can accommodate vegetarian options but cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Discover Chicagos’ incredible architecture both old and new
  • Taste locally made chocolate from a Chicago staple
  • Taste local tradition: Chicago-style popcorn
  • Enjoy stunning river views
  • Pass by where Chicago Theatre where musical Chicago was filmed
  • A stroll through the beautiful parks
  • Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Gratuity

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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