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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)
Jtrilling
Dec 2019
Our guide Bryant did a great job of pointing out the fabulous Art Deco sites in Chicago We managed to cover six great examples of Chicago Art Deco and tour inside five of them Beware the tour does move quickly as it is a 2 hr tour and you will use all the time Prepare for a very brisk walk
Response from Host
Jan 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for taking the time to review us!
redhenMelbourne
Dec 2019
We chose this tour as it fit with our itinerary but would have taken any tour based on reviews and CAC's reputation. John, our docent, was knowledgable, entertaining and led our large (about 14) group effortlessly along sidewalks and into foyers of beautiful art deco significance. He not only discussed art deco architecture but pointed out and was a wealth of information on other styles as we walked along. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour (we had great weather for Dec) which was an easy walk and ended at Merchandise Mart which had plenty of options to eat at the end of the tour.
Response from Host
Jan 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for taking the time to review us!
NorthStar670474
Nov 2019
We did 2 walking tours and the Cruise - you shouldn't visit Chicago without taking advantage of CAC's knowledge and enthusiasm for their city
Response from Host
Nov 2019
We are so glad that you enjoyed the tours and the river cruise! Thanks for taking the time to review us.

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