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Take a tour of Chicago Loop's Pedway system, a network of underground pedestrian tunnels. We'll also go above ground to view some special Chicago sights.
Our tour begins in the lobby of the Swissotel with a brief overview of the Pedway system. We then descend into the Pedway and head to the Cultural Center. After a brief tour of the Cultural Center and its famous Tiffany Dome, we return to the Pedway to visit Macy's department store and its famous Tiffany ceiling, then stop by the store's iconic Walnut Room.
Back to the Pedway, we head west to the Civic Center plaza to see the Picasso sculpture and view the Chicago Temple and its Sky Chapel, one of the world's tallest church buildings. A brief walk to takes us to City Hall and Marriage Court then to a nearby L Stop.
A quick train ride takes us to the origin/terminus of Route 66 where we'll enjoy the Art Institute’s lion statues then Millennium Park's to Cloud Gate sculpture (aka, The Bean), Lurie Gardens and Crown Fountain.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
End at "The Bean" in Millennium Park.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chicago Pedway
Walk Chicago's underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chicago Cultural Center
View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Macy's on State Street
Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture and Tiffany dome. Our stop wouldn't be complete without seeing "The Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the festively decorated store and windows.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Block 37
Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We ascend from the Pedway to view the iconic Picasso sculpture and visit the Christkindlmarket, the most authentic holiday market of its kind outside of Europe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
See Chicago's City Hall and County Building, and if we're lucky -- a wedding at the Marriage Court!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We'll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Route 66
See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions at the Art Institute.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Cloud Gate
The final leg of the tour takes us to Millennium Park to view the City of Chicago's Christmas tree and the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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