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Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures
Badge of ExcellenceChicago, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the art glass crafted and designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company during this 2-hour walking tour in Chicago. Following an expert guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, visit 4 late 19th-century landmarks that contain glass works by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries. This sophisticated, informative tour is a must-do for history and architecture fans.
- Explore the art glass designed, crafted or installed by the Tiffany Glass and decorating Company
- Learn the history behind this dramatic art form
What's Included
- Narration by a professional and certified Guide
- Walking tour of Chicago's Tiffany art glass landmarks
- Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Food and drinks
- Coat check
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 77 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Meet at the Chicago Cultural Center north lobby, 77 E. Randolph St
Start time
02:00 PM
End point
- Marquette Building140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
End outside the Marquette Building.
What To Expect
Meet your expert guide and tour group at the Chicago Architecture Foundation on Michigan Street, across from the Art Institute. Please see Itinerary section below for detailed directions.
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour focused on the art glass crafted and designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries. See mosaics, vaults, domes and light fixtures. Visit the stately buildings in which they are housed, see recent restoration efforts, and learn about history behind this dramatic art form.
Visit the following late 19th-century landmarks:
• Macy's on State Street (historic Marshall Field's store)
• The Chicago Cultural Center
• The Marquette Building
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour focused on the art glass crafted and designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries. See mosaics, vaults, domes and light fixtures. Visit the stately buildings in which they are housed, see recent restoration efforts, and learn about history behind this dramatic art form.
Visit the following late 19th-century landmarks:
• Macy's on State Street (historic Marshall Field's store)
• The Chicago Cultural Center
• The Marquette Building
Chicago Cultural Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marquette Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Macy's on State Street
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
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for young children.
- Advance reservations required.
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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.5
40 reviews
Hannah_P, Feb 2024
Great tour!
Claudia the tour guide was excellent!!!
Not too much walking
Well planned
Elevator access
Safe
Laurie_C, Jul 2023
The glass was fabulous and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I was blown away by the beauty of the glass. The fact that these spaces are available to the public makes it even more special!
Lynette_L, Sep 2022
The Guide was great. Very knowledgeable and relatable. The Tiffany pieces she showed us in three buildings ( Chicago Cultural Centre, Macy's and the Marquette Building) were amazing. We also saw the Chagall mural and the Picasso sculpture. Definitely worth doing. A true art experience.
Arthur_V, Aug 2022
The guide had so much information about Tiffany 's creations.
We learned so much. Truly enjoyed the experience. Recommend this tour/guide
KarenW_S, Mar 2022
The Marquette Bldg. Struck me as an simple, elegant landmark of post- fire Chicago. Also, loved that it was one person’s tribute to Fr. Marquette.
Rosa E. G, Aug 2017
The tour was amazing and I was blown away by some of the beautiful places covered on our tour. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and very patient with the elderly couple that was in our group. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves Tiffany designs.
Jill A, May 2017
Great walking tour viewing Tiffany glass pieces in the city of Chicago. Guide was quite informative!
Amy M, Feb 2017
We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide was fantastic. Part of the tour involves walking to several buildings in the area of the Art Institute, but even on a cold day that was not bad at all. Well worth it! We went back to several of the tour stops on our own the next day to spend more time. We highly recommend this tour.
Ellen R, Dec 2016
This interesting tour showed us some beautiful glass and provided a nice historical context for the buildings and art we saw. On a rainy cold day, we did not have to spend an excessive amount of time outside and still got to see a lot. It even had a 'behind-the-scenes feel when we saw the beautiful ceiling pieces in the Art Institute. Even though I have been in the building many times, I had never been in these rooms. Thanks to Pricilla for the 'extras' she squeezed into the tour!
Kevin R, Aug 2016
Joan was a great tour guide! She was informative and knowledgeable! The tour content and weather was great!
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