Chicago Art & Architecture 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Go inside more iconic buildings than any other Chicago architecture tour. The Loop is not just famous for the L train circling downtown Chicago, it’s an iconic, vibrant neighborhood, steeped in history. Prepare to be awed at the towering Art Deco architecture that Chicago is most famous for but take it one step further and go inside the most inspired buildings. Discover the historical stories of Marshall Field, Potter Palmer, and Frank Lloyd Wright while you get an insider’s look at the history and architecture of Loop.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Chicago, Illinois, United States
Go inside more iconic buildings than any other Chicago architecture tour. The Loop is not just famous for the L train circling downtown Chicago, it’s an iconic, vibrant neighborhood, steeped in history. Prepare to be awed at the towering Art Deco architecture that Chicago is most famous for but take it one step further and go inside the most inspired buildings. Discover the historical stories of Marshall Field, Potter Palmer, and Frank Lloyd Wright while you get an insider’s look at the history and architecture of Loop.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Monadnock Building, 53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604-3606
Meet your guide at the Monadnock Building and hear about the tallest load-bearing brick building ever constructed.
Stop At: Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604-2992
Peer up at exquisite Art Deco building adorned with a three-story high Statue of Ceres built in 1930.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Rookery Building, 209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1219
You’ll enter a breathtaking lobby designed by a young Frank Lloyd Wright. Throughout the tour, you’ll be astounded by the secret glass mosaics adorning lobbies that only an expert local would know to show you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Pay close attention to the stunning columns of this classical building.
Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202
Steel-framed skyscraper completed in 1895 & considered a masterpiece of Chicago School architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608
Marvel at the intricate golden Palmer House Peacock Doors and step into one of the most famous hotels in the city that hosted numerous entertainment stars like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
Finally, stand in awe of the largest Tiffany Glass Dome in the world when visiting the Chicago Cultural Centre.
Duration: 20 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Chicago, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
