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Visit the most beautiful interiors in Chicago with a local guide bringing their stories to life.
Step into stunning centuries-old architecture on a guided walking tour of downtown Chicago. We go in buildings no other walking tour explores. Enter the Gold Coast, historic churches, and hear stories of wealth, scandal, and corruption.
Your guide will set off on a journey through the heart of downtown Chicago's Gold Coast. Visit historic sites tied back to Abraham Lincoln, Pope Leo, and even Al Capone. Hear about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, which ushered in a vision of 20th-century society.
This tour is designed for casual travelers and architecture hounds alike. Go where no other walking tours visit, only on Chicago Architecture: Gilded Interiors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of Whole Foods Market. We end a 10 minute walk away at The Drake Hotel.
Itinerary
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1Holy Name Cathedral
Our guide will show you inside the sublime architecture, and significance of this sacred space shared by Pope Leo, and other historical figures.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit a dog park and hear stories of real life gangsters and early Chicago history. We will also enter the Newberry Library for public exhibits and rare artifacts.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gold Coast
We will enter more Gilded Age churches and hotels as we explore the history of the area. We will pass by Gilded Age mansions owned by famous historical figures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See where Hugh Hefner's magazine empire began in Chicago.
Admission ticket free -
4The Drake
From Presidents to Princess Diana, step inside one of America's most stunning and historic hotels
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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