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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.
City: Chicago
Mon 21 Oct
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Starting at $30.00
Mon 21 Oct
Starting at $30.00
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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
  • The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
  • Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
  • 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.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.
What To Expect
1
The Rookery Building
Discover the Art Deco inspired lobby of the Rookery designed by William Drummond
2
135 South Lasalle Street
View the 135 S LaSalle St building
3
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 (98)
Excursion564593
Dec 2019
What a great town!! Great architecture around every corner. Got to see buildings I passed many times but did not take the time to look at. Going inside lobbies to see the detail on elevators, lobby, walls....terrific
sammy10dog
Dec 2019
Chicago is a busy city and it is hard to stand around and gawk at everything. Having a guide to point out the beauty was a real treat (and so was Marsha, our guide!). We would never have considered going into some of the buildings we visited and we would not have known what we were really looking for anyway. We are looking forward to a return trip to take more tours! In addition, the Center is a very interesting hour or so visit as well and the volunteers ar both amazingly knowledgeable and friendly.
ItchyFeet319
Dec 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our fascinating tour of some of the architectural highlights of Chicago. An excellent docent made it both enjoyable and informative - highly recommended!
Response from Host
Jan 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for taking the time to review us!

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