Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop
by Inside Chicago Walking 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 two-hour walking tour focuses on Chicago's architecture within the underground Pedway system and the Loop area. The tour begins with a 45-minute walk through the Pedway, a network of tunnels and stairs connecting about 40 downtown blocks. Participants enter several buildings, including City Hall, to observe architectural details inside. Next, the group spends about 10 minutes viewing the Picasso sculpture up close in Daley Plaza before returning to the Pedway. The tour continues with a 10-minute walk beneath Macy's on State Street, formerly Marshall Field's; on weekends, the tour includes interior access to this building, while on weekdays an alternate interior stop is offered. On weekend departures, the tour also includes a 10-minute visit inside the Chicago Cultural Center, a 19th-century building near Millennium Park known for its architecture. Following that, the group accesses Block 37, a large commercial complex, via the Pedway and explores selected architectural highlights there for about 10 minutes. The final portion of the tour visits the New East Side, with specific locations and details not disclosed in advance. A local guide leads the entire tour, which operates in all weather conditions. Participants receive guidance on using the Pedway system, encouraging further independent exploration of Chicago’s underground network after the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Pedway
The group follows tunnels and stairs beneath many blocks in downtown Chicago, entering buildings such as City Hall to view their interior details while traveling through the Pedway.
45 min
The Picasso
The tour stops for a close view of the Picasso sculpture, a gift to Chicago, before returning underground to continue in the Pedway.
10 min
Macy's on State Street
The walk passes through a section of the Pedway beneath the former Marshall Field's building, now Macy's. On weekends, the interior is visited; on weekdays, a different interior location is shown.
10 min
Chicago Cultural Center
On weekend tours, the interior of this late 19th-century building near Millennium Park is included.
10 min
Block 37
The tour enters this large commercial complex through the Pedway and explores selected areas within it.
10 min
New East Side
The final part of the tour takes place in the New East Side area, with the specific locations not disclosed.
Meeting point
We will meet in front of 120 N. LaSalle Street. There is a massive mosaic over the entrance -- you can't miss it!
End point
This tour will end just north of Millennium Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop
by Inside Chicago Walking 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 two-hour walking tour focuses on Chicago's architecture within the underground Pedway system and the Loop area. The tour begins with a 45-minute walk through the Pedway, a network of tunnels and stairs connecting about 40 downtown blocks. Participants enter several buildings, including City Hall, to observe architectural details inside. Next, the group spends about 10 minutes viewing the Picasso sculpture up close in Daley Plaza before returning to the Pedway. The tour continues with a 10-minute walk beneath Macy's on State Street, formerly Marshall Field's; on weekends, the tour includes interior access to this building, while on weekdays an alternate interior stop is offered. On weekend departures, the tour also includes a 10-minute visit inside the Chicago Cultural Center, a 19th-century building near Millennium Park known for its architecture. Following that, the group accesses Block 37, a large commercial complex, via the Pedway and explores selected architectural highlights there for about 10 minutes. The final portion of the tour visits the New East Side, with specific locations and details not disclosed in advance. A local guide leads the entire tour, which operates in all weather conditions. Participants receive guidance on using the Pedway system, encouraging further independent exploration of Chicago’s underground network after the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Pedway
The group follows tunnels and stairs beneath many blocks in downtown Chicago, entering buildings such as City Hall to view their interior details while traveling through the Pedway.
45 min
The Picasso
The tour stops for a close view of the Picasso sculpture, a gift to Chicago, before returning underground to continue in the Pedway.
10 min
Macy's on State Street
The walk passes through a section of the Pedway beneath the former Marshall Field's building, now Macy's. On weekends, the interior is visited; on weekdays, a different interior location is shown.
10 min
Chicago Cultural Center
On weekend tours, the interior of this late 19th-century building near Millennium Park is included.
10 min
Block 37
The tour enters this large commercial complex through the Pedway and explores selected areas within it.
10 min
New East Side
The final part of the tour takes place in the New East Side area, with the specific locations not disclosed.
Meeting point
We will meet in front of 120 N. LaSalle Street. There is a massive mosaic over the entrance -- you can't miss it!
End point
This tour will end just north of Millennium Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.