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!

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City: Chicago

Sat 31 Jan

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Starting at $35.00

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Sat 31 Jan

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)

R8691AUjuans

Dec 2024

We very much enjoyed our tour with our docent Mary Ann S. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions about the buildings that we saw. She was also very knowledgeable on Chicago history and shared some amusing stories about some of the buildings and related it to the time they were built. She was also very personable and made the tour very memorable for us.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

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

Trip51593982641

Dec 2024

This was the first time we had taken this tour and we really enjoyed it. Our docent guide Mary Ann S made it a very special experience for us. Mary Ann was personable, knowledgeable, and very professional as she guided us through downtown Chicago. It was clear that she enjoyed very much what she was doing, and that was communicated to us. I hope that she is our docent on a future tour.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and look forward to seeing you again!

Anne R

Dec 2024

Our docent, Mary Ann S, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Chicago architecture! She was very well-organized and presented interesting and fun facts that were new to us. We loved it all — the tour, the buildings, our wonderful docent!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

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