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Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired European styles to bold American Art Deco and Modernist innovations to today’s Contemporary designs that continue to set the pace for world-leading architecture.
As you journey through Chicago’s spectacular skyscraper canyons and stunning interiors, you’ll see how economics, technology, creativity, and gritty determination shaped Chicago’s ever-evolving skyline.
Whether you’re a visitor or you’re a Chicagoan who has never explored the architectural masterpieces you see every day, join us today on this enlightening adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center.
This tour ends at the Marquette Building, 140 S. Dearborn St., just under 1 mile (1.5 km) from the beginning.
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Chicago Architecture Center
Itinerary
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Wrigley Building (Pass by)
Discuss the Wrigley Building and surrounding buildings.
Admission ticket free -
Tribune Tower (Pass by)
Discuss the Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings.
Admission ticket free -
Marina City (Pass by)
Discuss the Marina City Building and surrounding buildings.
Admission ticket free -
330 N Wabash Ave (Pass by)
Discuss the Building and surrounding buildings.
Admission ticket free -
The Chicago Theatre (Pass by)
Discuss the Chicago Theater Building.
Admission ticket free -
1Macy's on State Street
Discuss the building and interior.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discuss the Reliance Building.
Admission ticket free -
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Discuss the Daley Center and Daley Plaza.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discuss the Inland Steel Building.
Admission ticket free -
3Marquette Building
Discuss the Marquette Building exterior and interior. The tour concludes here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Pets are not allowed.
- This tour departs in all weather. Please dress appropriately.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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