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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1308

Meet here to start the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Auditorium Building, 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1315

View the building from the outside

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Rookery Building, 209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1219

View the building from the outside

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604-2992

View the exterior of the building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202

View the building from the outside

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Monadnock Building, 53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604-3606

View the exterior of the building

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601-3713

This building is not directly part of the tour, however, the tour ticket includes admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center

Duration: 1 minute

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INCLUSIONS

Narration by a professional and certified Guide
Historic walking tour of Chicago's architecture
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Entry/Admission - Chicago Architecture Center

EXCLUSIONS

Food and drinks
Coat check
Storage for luggage and strollers

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour will depart from the Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave.
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.
Not recommended for young children.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Patrizia E 5
25 Dec 2021
When visiting Chicago you should join at least one of the tours led by the helpful, kind and friendly CAC guides. You'll really learn a lot about this magnificent city, that I adore. I recommend these tours, otherwise you might probably miss a lot of the most iconic places just passing by without noticing. There's so much to see and do in Chicago and it's certainly much better in company of an entertaining and informative CAC guide.
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ElleAleece 5
09 Oct 2021
We loved this tour and it was a great way to explore the city! We really enjoyed learning about the evolution of the architecture in Chicago and our tour guide was fantastic!
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Theresa_S 5
15 Sep 2021
Chicago is a beautiful city - but walking and listening to the history and the builders and designs make Chicago even more beautiful! Our guide was very knowledgeable and wonderful.
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Jeffrey9990145 5
09 Sep 2021
Beautiful weather. Amazing tour good. Knowledgeable staff. And overall a great experience! Highly recommended.
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lisakJ3035IH 5
14 Aug 2021
3 walking tours and a cruise were all terrific. This is a great way to have fun and learn something about Chicago and architecture. I strongly recommend CAC's tours.
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wendyrW4387XC 5
04 Aug 2021
Had an excellent tour! My guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. We kept on schedule and saw everything we were told we would see. Easy walk around Chicago seeing the historical buildings and learning about the architecture.
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Michael M 1
18 Sep 2019
Over 75% of out tour were from outside the United States,I thought it was in poor taste when the tour guide made several disrespectful comments and references about our President,Trump.This would never have been tolerated when Obama was President! The fact this level of disrespect is tolerated explains why this country is so divided. Give us facts not your political opinion!,,
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slee41 5
20 Jul 2018
A great walking tour of the skyscrapers of Chicago (it does what it says on the tin). Concerntrating mainly on the external building, there are a few very worthwhile internal visits. Althought one can be awed by the skyscrapers even without a tour, this adds SO much more value for your time. I would also recommend it for the time poor and I would happily do this again. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes.
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Annette F 5
13 Jun 2018
It was incredible to hear about the history of Chicago. The tour was an easy stroll. There are little radio/earplugs to hear the guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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DMSCAD 5
20 May 2018
Did the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Historic Skyscrapers walking tour on a Wednesday morning 10am-12pm having booked a ticket in advance. Our group was only five people. The guide, Charles, was very informative and took us around a number of streets in the Loop, going in a few buildings, and explained how technology influenced style and form. Overall, excellent. I learned a fair bit and saw things I wouldn’t have seen / noticed had I guided myself. Highly recommended.
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