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Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

Overview

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we'll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

City: Chicago

Mon 30 Jun

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center

Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings

Narration by a professional and certified guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.

What To Expect

1

Wrigley Building

View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings

2

Daley Center

View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings

3

Reliance Building

View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings

4

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (25)

Bob_B

Mar 2025

This was by far the BEST tour we have taken in Chicago! Matthew was the most wonderful guide. He was smart, entertaining, and just so much fun.

Wickham2702

Dec 2024

Excellent information and good fun. Docent great attitude despite driving rain. Highly recommend. Look forward to doing some of the other tours.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

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

MarieS758

Dec 2024

Great tour of the 7 guided age buildings. Robin s was very knowledgeable. Tour mates were interesting. Robin was very kind.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

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

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