Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

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
Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Coat check
Food and drink
Storage for luggage and strollers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Chicago Architecture Center

Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Wrigley Building

    Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Chicago Riverwalk (Pass by)

    View the Chicago Riverwalk.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    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."

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    The Art Institute of Chicago

    View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    John Hancock Center

    View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Millennium Park

    Millennium Park is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean."

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

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.
Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center

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Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
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Cancellation Policy

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

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