Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Overview

Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and crafted by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.

In the late 19th Century, the Arts and Crafts movement revived an interest in decorative glass. New, well-regarded homes and public buildings from the era were considered incomplete without decorative glass or mosaics. Louis Comfort Tiffany, the preeminent practitioner of this art, gained great exposure for a chapel he designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Today, the city is home to one of the largest collections of Tiffany art glass in the United States. This tour introduces some remarkable examples of Tiffany's work.

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City: Chicago

Sun 10 Aug

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 10 Aug

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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 Chicago's Tiffany art glass landmarks

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
Not recommended for young children.
Advance reservations required.
Meet inside the north lobby of the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E Randolph Street.
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

Chicago Cultural Center

Meet inside the North Lobby of the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 E Randolph Street.

Marquette Building

View the exterior of the building

Macy's on State Street

View the exterior of the building

Chicago Architecture Center

This building is not directly part of the tour, however, the tour ticket includes admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center.

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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 (44)

Randy_B

Oct 2024

Guide was very knowledgeable! Domes were really beautiful- hard to believe it was in a public library!

Hannah_P

Feb 2024

Great tour! Claudia the tour guide was excellent!!! Not too much walking Well planned Elevator access Safe

jncova

Sep 2023

I was so delighted to find out that the CAC offers a Tiffany walking tour because I've always admired Tiffany glass. The Tiffany walking tour shows you some of the magical work created by Tiffany studios over the years. Who knew we had so many Tiffany gems in Chicago?! Well, on this tour you get to tour my favorite building (Chicago Cultural Center) and see the illustrious Tiffany dome and more. You'll also get to check out the Tiffany mosaic ceiling inside Macy's on State Street AND check out a gorgeous mosaic art piece in the Marquette building. Take this light walking tour to see some magnificent glass and mosaic work across downtown Chicago!

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for the fantastic review! The Tiffany Treasures tour really showcases some stunning art. We hope to see you on more tours soon!