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Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Architectural landmarks along Michigan Avenue and State Street showcase Chicago's rich history. This tour highlights memorable buildings created between 1890 and 1930, reflecting the city's ambitions after the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.

  • 🏛️ Learn about buildings designed by renowned architects such as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Holabird and Roche.
  • 📜 Hear captivating stories behind the architectural gems that define Chicago's skyline.
  • 🗓️ The tour covers structures from a significant era in Chicago's development as a cultural and commercial hub.
  • 💵 Ticket purchases support education efforts and community engagement projects through our certified nonprofit organization.

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Historic Treasures
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide
  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Coat check
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Meeting point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Return details
The tour will end in the Chicago Cultural Center. The docent will return to the Chicago Architecture Center and participants are welcome to accompany the docent back to the CAC.

  • Chicago Architecture Center; introductory remarks from the docent
  • Wrigley Building
    View the Wrigley Building
  • Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
    View the exterior and interior of the Palmer House Hotel Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter this location.
  • Carbide and Carbon Building
    View the Carbide and Carbon Building
  • Reliance Building
    View the Reliance Building.
  • Chicago Cultural Center
    View the exterior and interior of the Chicago Cultural Center

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

    Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
    $35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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