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

Fri 25 Jul

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Starting at $45.00

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Fri 25 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

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)

W2245EZheidih

Apr 2024

If you're at all interested in Chicago art, architecture or history, I highly recommend tours by Doorways Of Chicago with Ronnie Fry! Ronnie is so engaging and informative during these tours, filled with knowledge and continuously pointing out easy to overlook but fascinating details. I live out of state and have thoroughly enjoyed the virtual tours that I've taken. I can't wait to travel to Chicago and tour with DOC in person! Until then, I'll satisfy my architectural curiosity from afar with the gorgeous DOC instagram.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thanks for this great review, Heidi! I can't wait to have you come and take an in-person tour soon!

LynnF82

Mar 2024

Great tour! I did the online virtual tour and it was very interesting and informative. I loved that he went inside some buildings that I had never been inside. I want to go on an in-person tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thanks for the nice review, Lynn and I hope to see you on a live tour soon!

E3798UZmarilyns

Mar 2024

I learned so much about Art Deco design. He showed perfect examples, easily seen and understood. I really enjoyed his enthusiasm in turning a corner and seeing something beautiful and exciting. He was also very knowledgeable of the subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed his tour and will be back for more.

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thank you, Marilyn! I'm happy you loved the tour and I am looking forward to seeing you on another one soon!