Chicago Architecture Walking Tour of Art Deco Interiors
by Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Overview
Art Deco architecture emerged in the 1920s as a futuristic style designed to reflect optimism about the future. This walking tour in Chicago lasts about two hours and focuses on the Art Deco buildings within the Loop and near the Chicago River. Participants visit several interior spaces, including notable buildings recognizable from popular boat tours, but with access inside areas generally closed to boat tour guests. The guide explains the design features and historical context of these gleaming, detailed interiors that represent the elegance of the 1920s before the 1929 Crash. The tour includes multiple stops both inside and outside these prominent buildings.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Chicago
The tour covers several stops inside and outside Chicago's most renowned Art Deco buildings dating from the 1920s through the 1930s. It highlights architectural details and interiors within the Loop and near the Chicago River over a two-hour walking route.
120 min
Meeting point
We meet in the outdoor plaza outside 425 S. Financial Place, next to the horse sculpture.
End point
We end near this building on Michigan Avenue.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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