Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

4.8
(175 reviews)
Chicago, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) -- all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.

As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

What's Included

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Narration by a professional and certified Guide
Walking tour of Downtown Chicago Art Deco architecture
Hotel pick up and drop off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.

End point

End at Chicago Board of Trade Building, Jackson and LaSalle, Chicago, IL

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    View the 30 N LaSalle St building

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Rookery Building

    Discover the Art Deco inspired lobby of the Rookery designed by William Drummond

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    View the 135 S LaSalle St building

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discuss the 1 N LaSalle St building

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Chicago Board Of Trade Building

    Our tour will conclude at Chicago's most prominent Art Deco Building: The Chicago Board of Trade

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    1 minute • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center

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Tags

Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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