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Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
About This Tour
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
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
- Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
✗ Not Included
- Coat check
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage and strollers
Itinerary
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Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.
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View the Chicago Riverwalk.
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It’s fair to say Aqua is a star-maker, with its 2009 completion putting the city’s newest neighborhood, Lakeshore East, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. And though Aqua certainly wasn’t architect Jeanne Gang’s first project, it is the one that put her on Chicagoans' architectural radar.
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Designed by Howells & Hood, the Tribune Tower was the result of an international design competition to create "the most beautiful building in the world."
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View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
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View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
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Millennium Park is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean."
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pet are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.