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 01 Jun

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Starting at $45.00

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Sun 01 Jun

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What's Included

Historical photos of each stop in a free app

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

The Picasso

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 (29)

janetfN9326PH

Jul 2024

This is the 3rd tour of different Chicago areas I have done with Ronnie Frey of Doorways of Chicago. He is always fun, knowledgeable, organized, and willing to share details. He keeps his tour participants to an ideal number, so it’s easy to hear and follow. His use of the Atlas ap allows participants to see more details about the buildings and architects on his tours.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thanks for the nice review, Janet! It is always so good to see you and look forward to the next time!

N7160ZZaaronk

Jun 2024

Ronnie was terrific! He was very knowledgeable about art deco, and passionate about all of the cool details in each building. We will definitely book another tour from Doorways! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thanks, Aaron! I’m so glad you liked the tour and hope to see you again!

T54IXkn

Apr 2024

Definitely a must see! Such beautiful architecture along with the many artistic details on every building. Takes you back to the time of glamor. Ronnie is a wonderful tourguide, pointing out & explaining so many things we may have missed along with telling the the history behind everything! Don't miss it!

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thanks so much, Karen! I am glad you both came along on this tour and hope to see you again!