Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

Overview

Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.

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City: Chicago

Wed 25 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 25 Jun

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center

Narration by a professional and certified guide

Walking tour of Chicago Architecture

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.

What To Expect

Aqua Tower

View Aqua Tower and the enitre Lakeshore East development

Carbide and Carbon Building

View exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (172)

cwshats

Mar 2025

Great walk that covers a lot in a small little area of downtown. An interesting variety of buildings and Chicago history Betsy is a great docent that kept us entertained and managed the group well.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour with Betsy and hope to see you again!

veronicatF9364LV

Mar 2025

This was such a great way to see Chicago and learn about its history through architecture. We had Juan Carlos, and he was so well-informed and enthusiastic about everything he talked about- I knew next to nothing about architecture before this and I really felt like I learned a lot! The weather was gorgeous and he took us to extra areas to tell us stuff about buildings he liked and their history which added time and was super appreciated. I will recommend this to anyone visiting Chicago and I am so grateful to have experienced this tour on my trip!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and appreciate the recommendation. We hope to see you again the next time you visit Chicago!

Bob W

Mar 2025

Nancy Schwab gave an excellent walking tour filled with fun information and great passion for Chicago’s architecture. Nancy even provided a paper highlight summary of her tour as we finished.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again!