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Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time
About This Tour
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.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Itinerary
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Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
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Built in the late 1800's, this building features a distinctive cast-iron front.
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View the Virgin Hotel.
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View the renovated Chicago Motor Club
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View Aqua Tower and the enitre Lakeshore East development
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This building, which houses NBC's Chicago offices, is a Post-Modern interpretation of the Art Deco style.
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View exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building
Good to Know
- 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
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.