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Must-See Chicago

This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings.

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Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings and Chicago landmarks on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!

Duration
1.5 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Downtown
Architects and Styles
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Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour includes the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower, Millennium Park, the Loop, the Chicago River—and more!

Know before you go:
  • This tour is not ADA accessible. Stairs are required.

Tour reviews

    • For a fast-paced introduction to Chicago in all of its variety, this is the tour to book.
      Ellen ShubartCAC Docent
  • A photo of the Hard Rock Hotel as seen from street level.

    Carbide & Carbon Building. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • A photo of the upper portion of Prudential Plaza

    Prudential Plaza. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • A photo of Aqua Tower

    Aqua Tower

  • A photo of Willis Tower

    Willis Tower

  • A photo of Pablo Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza.

    Pablo Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza.

  • A photo of the Marc Chagall mosaic at the Chase Bank Plaza.

    Marc Chagall mosaic at the Chase Bank Plaza.

Buildings on This Tour

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Free Center Entry with Your Ticket

Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.

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