Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Overview

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco buildings, all masterpieces in their unique & individual ways, as well as 4-5 other notable properties and outdoor sculptures on this fun and fabulous walk of Chicago's Financial District and parts of the North Michigan Avenue corridor. Your tour guide, interior designer, and historical architecture guru Ronnie Frey will paint a picture you'll not soon forget of modern life in the New Machine Age.

City: Chicago

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

Historical and Architectural Knowledge

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The majority of this tour takes place outdoors with occasional stepping inside some building lobbies. Attendees are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain social distancing. Also, it is highly recommended that attendees be fully vaccinated and not take the tour if feeling sick.

What To Expect

Chicago Board of Trade Building

Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).

Calder’s Flamingo

Catch a distant view of this incredible red sculpture.

135 South Lasalle Street

Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior arcade (when open).

One North Lasalle Street

Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).

Miro's Chicago

See this famous outdoor sculpture.

Picasso Statue

See this famous outdoor sculpture.

Macy's on State Street

See interior Art Deco motifs in the old Marshall Field Department Store and also the famous Tiffany Glass atrium. Also, see the famous "meet me under the clock" Field's 7-ton bronze clocks from the early 1900s.

Carbide and Carbon Building

Learn about the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and interior lobby of this famous, green terra cotta building.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (14)

teoa401

Nov 2022

A great mix of architecture and mob history from the art deco period. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

I’m so glad you had fun and loved learning about all the Roaring Twenties history!

Monika T

Sep 2022

I have always loved Art Deco design so this was right up my alley! I loved learning about some of the history and interesting stories behind these incredible buildings. Ronnie is funny and engaging and I cannot wait to take another tour! Such a great day! Thank you Ronnie!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for that nice review, Monika! It was great having you and your group along and I am really looking forward to seeing you again!

mrtsitsos

Sep 2022

We had an absolutely amazing time this weekend taking the Art Deco Madness Tour! You can see a building a thousand times but not really SEE it! I loved learning some of the interesting history and stories behind these beautiful buildings. Thank you Ronnie! We will definitely be back in spring for another tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much! It was fun to have you along and it would be my pleasure to have you back in the spring!