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Intro to Chicago Architecture
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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.
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Intro to Chicago Architecture
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center's exhibits.
- Coat check
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Meeting point
Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center.
Return details
This tour ends at the Marquette Building, 140 S. Dearborn St., just under 1 mile (1.5 km) from the beginning.
- Discuss the Wrigley Building and surrounding buildings. (pass by)
- Discuss the Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings. (pass by)
- Discuss the Marina City Building and surrounding buildings. (pass by)
- Discuss the Building and surrounding buildings. (pass by)
- Discuss the Chicago Theater Building. (pass by)
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Macy's on State StreetDiscuss the building and interior.
- Discuss the Reliance Building. (pass by)
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Daley CenterDiscuss the Daley Center and Daley Plaza.
- Discuss the Inland Steel Building. (pass by)
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Marquette BuildingDiscuss the Marquette Building exterior and interior. The tour concludes here.
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Intro to Chicago Architecture
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!