Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

Overview

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) -- all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.

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City: Chicago

Thu 05 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Thu 05 Jun

Starting at $35.00

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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 Downtown Chicago Art Deco 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
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.

What To Expect

The Rookery Building

Discover the Art Deco inspired lobby of the Rookery designed by William Drummond

135 South Lasalle Street

View the 135 S LaSalle St building

Chicago Board Of Trade Building

Our tour will conclude at Chicago's most prominent Art Deco Building: The Chicago Board of Trade

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (130)

Belva_L

Feb 2025

Beautiful buildings, lots of history. However the tour guide did not know we were on the tour because Viator did not communicate that to the Chicago Architectual group.

Carolyn2

Jan 2025

Highly recommended! Priscilla's enthusiasm was infectious and her knowledge was extensive. She not only showed us some gorgeous interiors - I'll never look at a Mail box again without thinking of the ones on this tour - but she also made me realise the subtleties of skyscraper design and the use of colour to emphasise verticality. A fabulous introduction to the Chicago skyline

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for the fantastic review! I totally know what you mean about the mailboxes...some gorgeous ones are hiding in plain sight! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again!

erinpD2346TR

Jan 2025

We had a fantastic time braving the cold with docent Monica to tour the streets and lobbies of art deco buildings in the business district. Monica was a great speaker, taking time to point of details, answer questions, and make sure we had plenty of time inside lobbies to warm up and look around. We especially loved taking this tour on a Sunday, as it allowed us time to really take in the finer details of several lobbies that would otherwise be hustling and hustling during the work week. We walked away from the tour with a greater appreciation for Art Deco history and influence in Chicago! Thanks CAC & especially Monica for a wonderful tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

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