Downtown Chicago ‘Loop’ Highlights Walking Tour – $195

Explore the city’s architecture, art & history on this Downtown Chicago ‘Loop’ Highlights Walking tour!

Come explore with me, a passionate native (and former Chicago Architecture Center docent), and see the amazing public art and architecture and hear the fascinating history of Chicago. This tour is a great introduction & overview perfect for the beginning of your stay to give you the lay of the land.

Did you know we are home to the first skyscraper, built in 1885? As technology advanced, buildings grew vertically using steel frame construction, known as the first Chicago School.

We’ll see many styles of architecture ranging from classic Beaux-Arts, Chicago School to Art Deco and International Style. We’ll also see beautiful world-class art, including Tiffany stained glass, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall & Picasso. I will share interesting stories of Chicago history between these points of interest.

Are you ready for an urban adventure?

Thank you! A portion of each tour cost will be donated to My Block My Hood My City

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This tour starts at 10:00 am. Meet me outside of the Cultural Center (by the cow), 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Itinerary includes:

-Cultural Center (inside & out)
-Millennium Park (Pritzker Pavilion, Cloudgate & Crown Fountain)
-Palmer House Hilton lobby
-Mies Van der Rohe Federal Plaza & Calder sculpture
-Marquette Building (Tiffany lobby)
-Chagall (Four Seasons)
-the Picasso/Daley Plaza

I will share interesting stories of Chicago history between these points of interest.

The duration of this route is 2.5 hrs and can accommodate up to 4 people.

Cost for food, drinks & souvenirs are extra & not included in the tour cost.

Approximately 2+ mile walk. Please be prepared and dress accordingly. Tours will take place regardless of the weather. I would suggest to bring an extra layer and possibly an umbrella.