Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour
by Local Chicago Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This walking tour lasts about 90 to 105 minutes and covers Chicago’s architecture alongside stories of true crime. It begins at the historic Palmer House Hilton lobby, where the guide explains the building’s history and its links to the city’s darker past. The group then walks through downtown Chicago’s Loop district, visiting several notable buildings and hearing accounts of crime related to the city’s history. The tour ends at Chase Tower, where the guide describes a well-known architectural illusion. The Christmas Version of the tour is mostly indoors, includes two holiday-themed stops, and finishes near the Christkindlmarket. A local guide leads the entire walk. Gratuity is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
The tour starts at the Palmer House Hilton lobby, where the guide explains the building’s history and its connections to Chicago’s darker past over about 10 minutes.
10 min
Downtown / The Loop
For around 70 minutes, the tour moves through the downtown Loop district. Visitors see various significant buildings while learning about Chicago’s true crime history.
70 min
Chase Tower
The tour concludes with a 10-minute stop at Chase Tower. Here the guide discusses a famous architectural illusion related to the building.
10 min
Meeting point
We’ll meet under the Palmer House canopy on the Wabash side, right next to Poké Poké.
End point
5 minute walk from starting point
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour
by Local Chicago Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This walking tour lasts about 90 to 105 minutes and covers Chicago’s architecture alongside stories of true crime. It begins at the historic Palmer House Hilton lobby, where the guide explains the building’s history and its links to the city’s darker past. The group then walks through downtown Chicago’s Loop district, visiting several notable buildings and hearing accounts of crime related to the city’s history. The tour ends at Chase Tower, where the guide describes a well-known architectural illusion. The Christmas Version of the tour is mostly indoors, includes two holiday-themed stops, and finishes near the Christkindlmarket. A local guide leads the entire walk. Gratuity is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
The tour starts at the Palmer House Hilton lobby, where the guide explains the building’s history and its connections to Chicago’s darker past over about 10 minutes.
10 min
Downtown / The Loop
For around 70 minutes, the tour moves through the downtown Loop district. Visitors see various significant buildings while learning about Chicago’s true crime history.
70 min
Chase Tower
The tour concludes with a 10-minute stop at Chase Tower. Here the guide discusses a famous architectural illusion related to the building.
10 min
Meeting point
We’ll meet under the Palmer House canopy on the Wabash side, right next to Poké Poké.
End point
5 minute walk from starting point
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.