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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop
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- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Admire the incredible façades and intricate interiors of the Windy City's 1920s art deco and art moderne buildings during this architecture walking tour of Chicago. Uncover the history of Chicago art deco architectural along with the city's influential role in the development of this iconic artistic style, as you get an up close and personal look at its wealth of gorgeous period buildings. This art deco Chicago walking tour also includes a certified guide.
- Downtown Chicago art-deco walking tour
- Learn of Chicago's influence on the international Art Deco movement
- Discover the opulent exteriors and interiors of the Roaring '20s Jazz Deco buildings
- Trace the history of this short-lived but lively architectural heritage
What's Included
- Walking tour of Downtown Chicago Art Deco architecture
- Narration by a professional and certified Guide
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 30 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.
End point
- Chicago Board of Trade Building141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
End at Chicago Board of Trade Building, Jackson and LaSalle, Chicago, IL
What To Expect
Take an architecture-focused walking tour of Chicago during this investigation of the city's most important period buildings and its critical role in the development of the movement's signature style. You're sure to come away with a newfound appreciation for the city's architectural history and the beauty of its many historic buildings and their interiors.
Start your art deco exploration of Chicago at least 15 minutes before your tour begins at the Chicago Architecture Center, located at 111 E. Wacker Dr. Then head out with your guide to begin your architecture immersion, starting with a history lesson.
The art deco style evolved during the period between World War I and World War II, referring more generally to a range of design movements that coalesced between the 1920s and 30s. Art deco design is known more generally for its geometric designs and its simplicity, frequently paired with bright colors and basic shapes that embraced the rising role of business and technology on the modern world. Art deco's influence touched everything from architecture to painting to sculpting and furniture design, spanning luxury objects created with exotic materials to mass-produced goods found in every home and office of the day, to the many buildings that defined the Chicago skyline.
During the course of your walk you'll stop to admire a range of exteriors and interiors that define this architectural heyday of the art deco and art moderne movements. The Jazz Age buildings of Chicago include a range of both stark cube-shaped and sleek streamlined structures, ranging from office buildings to apartment residences that dominated Chicago's downtown until the 1950s.
Start your art deco exploration of Chicago at least 15 minutes before your tour begins at the Chicago Architecture Center, located at 111 E. Wacker Dr. Then head out with your guide to begin your architecture immersion, starting with a history lesson.
The art deco style evolved during the period between World War I and World War II, referring more generally to a range of design movements that coalesced between the 1920s and 30s. Art deco design is known more generally for its geometric designs and its simplicity, frequently paired with bright colors and basic shapes that embraced the rising role of business and technology on the modern world. Art deco's influence touched everything from architecture to painting to sculpting and furniture design, spanning luxury objects created with exotic materials to mass-produced goods found in every home and office of the day, to the many buildings that defined the Chicago skyline.
During the course of your walk you'll stop to admire a range of exteriors and interiors that define this architectural heyday of the art deco and art moderne movements. The Jazz Age buildings of Chicago include a range of both stark cube-shaped and sleek streamlined structures, ranging from office buildings to apartment residences that dominated Chicago's downtown until the 1950s.
30 N La Salle St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rookery Building
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135 South Lasalle Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
1 N La Salle St
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Board of Trade Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Architecture Center
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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110 reviews
Andrew_G, Dec 2022
We had a very interesting tour of art deco buildings. Mary Ann, our guide, was very knowledgeable and clearly explained the features of the buildings and history.
Shiloh_T, Oct 2022
I loved getting some historical insight into the city. I worried it might be strenuous but it wasn’t at all.
Therese_N, Apr 2022
Jonelle was an amazing guide! She gave a great educational tour of the pivotal Chicago Art Deco skyscrapers and I’m so glad we went. Highly recommended!
Elise_d, Dec 2021
Awesome tour of the Art Deco skyscrapers in Chicago. Our tour guide was very informative on the architects that designed each skyscraper and provided detailed information on the background of the short lived Art Deco movement.
Ferial_S, Sep 2021
This tour was great. The leader Marian was very kind and knowledgeable . The Chicago architectural tour is a must. Thank you. I had a great time.
Armando_B, Sep 2021
David took us to a trip to the past. Art Deco can be hidden or glowing in front of you and David gave us tips on how to recognize it. He took us to amazing places around Downtown where this style exists. Thank you for sharing with us! We highly recommend this tour!
Matt_J, Aug 2021
Robin was exceptional! Very knowledgeable of the buildings we toured, engaging with our group, and informative of the history of Chicago and its architects. She is very clearly passionate about what she does and we look forward to booking another tour when we visit Chicago again! Our pre-teen really enjoyed it, too.
Zachary_M, Jun 2021
Actually couldn’t make it and was pretty disappointed. I’m sure guide was too. Meet up details are not clear and don’t arrive until last minute. No address found in account or anything. Just a call from guide minutes before. Hope that’s not typical.
Don_W, Jul 2018
Our guide Mitch was just amazing! He shared his knowledge and history with our group with ease! He started right on time and guided us through the loop buildings even in the pouring rain. Still making it such an interesting tour! We were a group of four with guests from Savannah who loved this tour also! Amazing! Again, Mitch nailed it!
Susan L, Oct 2017
I would give this tour the 5 stars, highly recommended. Some gems you would otherwise not know about. We absolutely loved it. Our tour guide was fantastic!!!
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