Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

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1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we'll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric. 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 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Chicago Architecture Center

    Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Wrigley Building

    View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Jay Pritzker Pavilion

    View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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