Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour (Private)

Downtown

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Private

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Family-Friendly, Outdoors

2.5 hours

Private walking tour exploring the Loop area of Chicago and exploring the lobbies of some of its earliest skyscrapers.

Six people stand in a circle talking on a city sidewalk during a private Architecture Walking Tour in the Chicago Loop, with a Target store and other buildings visible in the background.

About This Tour

  • Daily Tours: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm or 2:00pm

Chicago might be the Second City, but its architecture is second to none. From the birthplace of the modern skyscraper to some of the most iconic buildings on Earth, this walking tour takes you through the historic Loop District to see where architectural history was made. Step inside stunning landmarks, admire early skyscrapers, and uncover the stories behind their design from your expert local guide. Whether you’re new to architecture or a lifelong fan, you’ll leave knowing why Chicago’s skyline is celebrated around the world. 

Highlights Usually Include: (subject to availability and guide discretion)

  • The Sullivan Center – Louis Sullivan
  • The Marquette Building – Holabird & Roche
  • The Rookery – Burnham & Root
  • The Board of Trade – Holabird & Root
  • The Field Building – Graham, Anderson, Probst & White
  • The Palmer House – Holabird & Roche
  • Monadnock – Burnham & Root 
  • The Cultural Center – Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge

Pricing

$325

Price includes 1 adult. More people (up to 8 total) may be added for an additional charge.

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What you need to know

  • Meeting Point: Meet your guide in the lower lobby of the Chicago Athletic Association at 12 S. Michigan Ave. If you’re staying at a hotel in the Loop, your guide can meet you in your hotel lobby – just request this when booking.
  • Duration: 2.5hs

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