Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop in Chicago booking from $30.00

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

Sun 20 Oct

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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

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 (98)

ChicagTraveler111222

Aug 2019

I took the Art Deco Skyscraper tour this week. Marcia was the docent and she was terrific. She explained the features of the Art Deco style by showing us both the exteriors and interiors of several buildings on the walking tour. She also provided interesting anecdotes about Chicago history and the architects of the buildings. I would recommend this tour for both tourists and local Chicagoans... you will learn so much!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for taking the time to review us.

Amy A

May 2019

We have been on several of the architecture tours but this was one of the best. We love art deco and our tour guide, Priscilla, led us through a great tour of magnificent buildings showing us the common themes and details that make art deco so wonderful and unique. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for taking the time to review us.

alamo332

Apr 2019

This walking tour highlighted a dozen or so buildings in the art deco style. We looked at the outside of most buildings, but went inside a few too. My docent, Charles was engaging and entertaining. He explained the main components of the style and how those elements were used in the particular building. That was interesting, but the best part was the history and stories. It was really fun to get a glimpse into the lives of the people who built and originally occupied the buildings. I highly recommend it if you like history and architecture.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour! Thanks for taking the time to review us.

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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

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