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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 20 Jul
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Starting at $45.00
Sun 20 Jul
Starting at $45.00
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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
1
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
2
Calder’s Flamingo
Catch a distant view of this incredible red sculpture.
3
135 South Lasalle Street
Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior arcade (when open).
4
One North Lasalle Street
Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
5
Miro's Chicago
See this famous outdoor sculpture.
6
The Picasso
See this famous outdoor sculpture.
7
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.
8
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)
F1318LRrobertm
Sep 2022
This was my second walking tour with Ronnie Frey and what a wonderful and educational way to spend the morning. As a long time resident of Chicago I was able to really look at buildings that I have passed or been inside, in a new way. Ronnie not only pointed out the Art Deco treasures in the city, but compared them to other buildings to emphasize the differences in design and structure. We toured a few lobbies to see the history that has been preserved. It was well paced and both educational as well as entertaining. Mr. Frey encourages questions and brings his knowledge of architecture and design to his tours. In both the Old Town tour and the Art Deco tour I came away with more knowledge and appreciation of the city and its history. I highly recommend all his tours. The tours are perfect for visitors, new comers to Chicago
Response from Host
Sep 2022
Thanks so much for that very nice review! It was so great to have you along on both tours, Robert! I always look forward to seeing you and hope to again soon!
W6485ITbillr
Sep 2022
My company (Brizo and Delta Chicago at the Merchandise Mart) has done two corporate events featuring private guided walking tours with Doorways of Chicago and Ronnie Frey. Our first was the Worker’s Cottage tour and most recently his Art Deco Madness tour. As someone who has lived in Chicago over 20 years, I’m amazed at all the little details and hidden gems that Ronnie reveals along these routes that I have walked a million times and never noticed before. We couldn’t have been more pleased and enjoyed every minute of these highly informative and entertaining journeys. I highly recommend that you experience Chicago through the eyes of Ronnie Frey and Doorways of Chicago, particularly as a private tour!
Response from Host
Sep 2022
Thanks for that great review, Bill! It has been my pleasure hosting tours for Brizo and Delta and I am looking forward to more in the future!

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