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

Thu 12 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Thu 12 Feb

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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)

rmiguez90

Jan 2022

We took the tour with Suzy, we were the only ones that booked that day so it was just the three of us. Suzy is a delightful and very knowledgeable guide, and the tour is really worth it. You learn a lot of the history of the city and why each skyscraper is the way it is.It makes some buildings stand out when we by ourselves would not notice them. In short, a very informative and entertaining tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for the lovely review! Suzy is great and I'm so happy you enjoyed your tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

786jaquelynr

Dec 2021

Really great tour guide. Susie was amazing! I’m an architecture major and this is a must see and do tour!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Oh, fantastic! I'm so happy you had a great tour with Susie. Be sure to check out our programming as well. As an architecture major I know you'll appreciate some of the talks we offer! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

M9195YIclaudiak

Oct 2021

t was our first walking tour from the CAC but it will definitely not be the last. Matt our guide was great and showed us interesting buildings. He also had interesting and funny stories to tell.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm so happy you enjoyed your tour with Matt. I'll be sure to pass along your compliments. We look forward to seeing you again!