Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

Chicago, Guam
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Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Page Brothers Building, 177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Built in the late 1800's, this building features a distinctive cast-iron front.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Virgin Hotels Chicago, 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

View the Virgin Hotel.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave, 68 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

View the renovated Chicago Motor Club

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Aqua Tower, 225 N Columbus Dr Ste 220, Chicago, IL 60601-7910

View Aqua Tower and the enitre Lakeshore East development

Stop At: NBC Tower, 455 Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

This building, which houses NBC's Chicago offices, is a Post-Modern interpretation of the Art Deco style.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Carbide and Carbon Building, 230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906

View exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

  • Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide
  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago Architecture Center

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
  • Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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