Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago Discount Tickets

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Overview

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour. After the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago was determined to become a great cultural and commercial metropolis. This tour is a testament to that era's ambitions. See buildings by Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Holabird and Roche and other noted architects and hear the stories behind the city's architectural gems. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

End Point

End point

The tour will end in the Chicago Cultural Center. The docent will return to the Chicago Architecture Center and participants are welcome to accompany the docent back to the CAC.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago Architecture Center; introductory remarks from the docent
Duration: 5 mins
2. Wrigley Building
View the Wrigley Building
Duration: 5 mins
3. Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
View the exterior and interior of the Palmer House Hotel Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter this location.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Carbide and Carbon Building
View the Carbide and Carbon Building
Duration: 5 mins
5. Reliance Building
View the Reliance Building.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Chicago Cultural Center
View the exterior and interior of the Chicago Cultural Center
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center

Narration by a professional and certified guide

Walking tour of Chicago Architecture

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Storage for luggage or strollers

Coat check

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.

Pets are not allowed.

Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center

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