CHICAGO
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present
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At a glance
- Location
- Chicago
- Languages
- en
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- Chicago Architecture Center
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we'll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's 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
What's not included
- Coat check
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage and strollers
Itinerary
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Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
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View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings
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View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings
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View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings
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View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
Chicago Architecture Center operates this experience in Chicago. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated September 13, 2026