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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: The Underground Pedway & Secrets of the Loop

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: The Underground Pedway & Secrets of the Loop

Overview

This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to the overall narrative of Chicago. On this tour, we will explore the famous and mysterious Chicago Pedway, a system of underground tunnels connecting 40 blocks downtown, popping in and out of buildings to see beautiful and fascinating interior spaces, before exploring some of the "secrets" in plain sight near Millennium Park and the world-famous Art Institute.

City: Chicago

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We follow recommended and required guidelines for Chicago, and update our policies accordingly.

What To Expect

James R. Thompson Center

On WEEKDAY tour offerings, we will access this massive building via underground tunnel (the Pedway), opening up to a vast open space where we'll hear ourselves in stereo.

Chicago Pedway

We will follow the tunnels and stairs that take us under many blocks in downtown Chicago, accessing buildings like City Hall, with all of its interesting interior details.

Picasso Statue

We'll get a close-up view of this famous public art piece, given by Picasso to the city of Chicago as a gift, before diving down into the Pedway again.

Macy's on State Street

We will walk through one of our favorite parts of the Pedway under the old Marshall Field's (now Macy's). On WEEKENDS, we will see some interior as well; on WEEKDAYS, we will skip this interior for a different one.

Chicago Cultural Center

On WEEKEND tour offerings, we will see the interior of this beautiful 19th century building near Millennium Park.

Block 37

We will access this massive commercial complex via the Pedway, checking out a few favorite spots.

The Art Institute of Chicago

We will see some "secrets" in the area around the world-famous Art Institute, including a beautiful interior space nearby.

Millennium Park

On WEEKEND tour offerings, we will explore a few of the "secrets" of this most famous part of Chicago.

Harold Washington Library Center

We end this tour with a great view of the beautiful Harold Washington Public Library, which you can go and explore on your own after the tour!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (49)

Emily_G

Dec 2022

The cultural center was gorgeous! Glad we got to go see it. Learned a lot from Frankie and learned cool information that frequent Chicago travelers didn’t know.

Judith_S

Nov 2022

Interesting tour. Frankie did a great job explaining the Pedway and other sites of The Loop. She had a lot of enthusiasm.

caroldU850NF

Oct 2022

This was one of the best tours I've taken. Our guide, Frankie, was delightful - her insights and humor were enjoyable and much appreciated. The tour itself was just enough off-beat (different from the usual) to make it special.