Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers

410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

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

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Meet here to start the tour.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the building from the outside

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the building from the outside

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the exterior of the building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the building from the outside

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the exterior of the building

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Highlights

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

Included/Excluded

Narration by a professional and certified Guide
Historic walking tour of Chicago's architecture
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center

Food and drinks
Coat check
Storage for luggage and strollers

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

from 30 $