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

Wed 20 Aug

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 20 Aug

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)

cynthiacL5434JX

Dec 2024

Knowledgeable, experienced docent. Very short walk, about 4-5 blocks along LaSalle St, with 4 stops to examine the outer facades and first floor lobbies of 4 different buildings. Interesting and beautiful spaces you might not expect as you are walking past on the street.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

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

T318MOjanicel

Nov 2024

The tour guide Marcia is personable and knowledgable. We learned that we love art deco! The tour exceeded our expectations!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

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

gailgV2407SD

Nov 2024

Loved the tour, tour guide Mary Jane was excellent! Learned a lot about Art Deco style etc. tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly and covered 5 buildings well within tour 1.5 hour frame well!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

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