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A grand, ornate dome with intricate patterns and a central chandelier. 1
A domed ceiling with intricate mosaic patterns and a hanging disco ball. 2
A street corner with a green clock, a Macy's store, and a sign for Marshall Field & Company. 3
A tall building with ornate architectural details and a clear blue sky. 4
A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and a central staircase. 5
By Chicago Architecture Center

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,181 per traveller

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Learn about the great architectural landmarks from the Golden Age (1890s-1930s) on Michigan Avenue and State Street
    • Hear about the city's architectural gems—museums, department stores, skyscrapers and concert halls—and the men and women who inspired them
    • Understand why Chicago was determined to become a great cultural metropolis after the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
    • See buildings designed by noted architects like Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan and Holabird and Roche
    • Learn from your local expert guide, trained by the Chicago Architecture Centre – the city’s leading authority on architecture

Activity location

    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 111 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | Check in inside Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    New: admission to the Chicago Architecture Centre Exhibits
  • Inclusions
    2-hour walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Chicago Architecture Centre certified guide
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up or drop off
  • Exclusions
    Storage for luggage and strollers
  • Exclusions
    Cloakroom

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • This Historic Treasures of Chicago tour covers the most significant historic architectural landmarks in Chicago’s Loop. Your expert guide, trained by the Chicago Architecture Centre, will focus on great cultural buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which harkened back to earlier time periods and were designed in revival styles such as Beaux Arts, neo-Georgian and neo-Gothic. Marvel at exteriors and interiors of dazzling beauty and startling originality, and get a glimpse inside some of the city's most beloved buildings.

    The highlights of this walking tour will include the Chicago Cultural Centre, home to the world's largest Tiffany dome; the iconic Marshall Field's department store, now Macy's on State; and the Palmer House, a beautifully restored hotel from the 1920s.

    Tickets purchased for experiences run by the Chicago Architecture Centre help build the greater Chicago community.

    When you hit the pavement on a walking tour, set sail on an award-winning river cruise (Chicago's First Lady), or visit the Centre, you’re helping fund Chicago Architecture Centre education initiatives like Girls Build!, Teen Fellows and the Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition. Or you may be helping to keep programmes like Open House Chicago free for participants for years to come. As a certified nonprofit, all Chicago Architecture Centre ticket purchases directly support local education efforts and community engagement projects.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chicago
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 111 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | Check in inside Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States