Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago

Overview

Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!

Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!

As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

City: Chicago

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 01 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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pet are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.

What To Expect

Wrigley Building

Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.

Chicago Riverwalk

View the Chicago Riverwalk.

Aqua Tower

It’s fair to say Aqua is a star-maker, with its 2009 completion putting the city’s newest neighborhood, Lakeshore East, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. And though Aqua certainly wasn’t architect Jeanne Gang’s first project, it is the one that put her on Chicagoans' architectural radar.

Tribune Tower

Designed by Howells & Hood, the Tribune Tower was the result of an international design competition to create "the most beautiful building in the world."

The Art Institute of Chicago

View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.

John Hancock Center

View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.

Millennium Park

Millennium Park is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean."

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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 (87)

aiswaryad2025

Mar 2025

Hannah did such an incredible job with our walking tour! She was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout. Since it was just the four of us it felt like a private tour and I would 1000% do it again!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

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

Q2391SNjohann

Mar 2025

Amanda showed us the great architecture of Chicago. Very nice and interesting experience. We’ve enjoyed the tour very much.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

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

JoAnn_M

Feb 2025

We drove to Chicago from Indiana and found parking to be a bit of challenge. Allow some extra time. The location to pick up your tickets was easily accessible and staff very helpful. The younger ones in our group appreciated Mellinium park and the "bean" sculpture. It was great having buildings pointed out that were otherwise overlooked. Our guide was knowledgeable, personal and showed us a couple of hidden gems. We would do it again!