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 Mar

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Starting at $45.00

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Sun 01 Mar

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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

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Reviews (29)

K3922PRlindab

Mar 2024

I never knew Chicago was so beautiful! Ronnie Frey of Doorways of Chicago gave a fabulous tour showing examples of Art Deco in several of the office buildings. He knew a wealth of information and pointed out so many details that would probably go unnoticed otherwise. He has a very engaging personality and easily captivated his audience. I’m looking forward to taking more tours with him!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thanks so much, Linda! I am really glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you on another one real soon!

C5289BTluch

Sep 2023

We had a wonderful time touring the various Art Deco beauties in downtown Chicago. Ronnie was a charming and enlightening tour guide for us Saturday morning.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thanks so much for your review and I am so glad you enjoyed it. It was fun hosting you group and hope to see you again!

895nicolez

Sep 2023

Very informative and highlighted some really gorgeous buildings! It was an easy walk, too. Would definitely recommend to tourists and locals.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thanks so much for this nice review! I hope to see you again sometime for another tour!