Chicago Walkin' History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour with Colin
by WALKIN WITH COLIN A SHOW ON THE GO
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This two-hour walking tour covers about two miles through downtown Chicago’s Loop area. It begins at the Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, where participants spend 15 minutes viewing the large mosaic mural by Marc Chagall. The tour is led by Colin, who shares stories combining Chicago’s history with elements of mystery, comedy, and tragedy. The group visits the Marquette Building for 10 minutes to see one of the city’s oldest skyscrapers. Next, the tour stops for 10 minutes at Calder’s Flamingo, a modern art sculpture by Alexander Calder set among architecture by Mies van der Rohe. The Rookery Building is visited for 15 minutes to explore Chicago’s oldest skyscraper and its architectural features. Participants then view the 50-foot-tall untitled sculpture by Picasso for 10 minutes. At the Chicago Theatre, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the building’s design and the entertainers who performed there. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at Macy’s on State Street, formerly the Marshall Fields Department Store, once the largest in the world. The final stop is the Chicago Cultural Center, where the group spends 15 minutes in a historic building that also functions as a public library. The route includes stairs, elevators, and escalators both indoors and outdoors. All fees and taxes are included.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
Spend 15 minutes viewing the mosaic mural by Marc Chagall, a prominent piece of art in the lobby, while learning about Chicago’s notable achievements.
15 min
Marquette Building
Spend 10 minutes appreciating the exterior and interior of one of Chicago’s oldest and architecturally significant skyscrapers.
10 min
Calder’s Flamingo
Observe the interaction of modern art and architecture for 10 minutes through Alexander Calder’s Flamingo sculpture and nearby works by Mies van der Rohe.
10 min
The Rookery Building
Take 15 minutes to see Chicago’s oldest skyscraper and learn about its architectural significance and history.
15 min
The Picasso
View Picasso’s untitled, 50-foot tall sculpture gifted to Chicago during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
The Chicago Theatre
Spend 15 minutes learning about the origins and history of the iconic Chicago Theatre and the entertainers it inspired.
15 min
Macy's on State Street
Spend 10 minutes exploring the former Marshall Fields Department Store, once the largest department store in the world.
10 min
Chicago Cultural Center
Visit the Chicago Cultural Center for 15 minutes to learn about its history as a library and cultural site.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide under the RED "1" ROOF ENTRANCE of the 1 NORTH DEARBORN BUILDING located between Washington and Madison Streets, just beside the Sweetgreen, bus stop and Blue Line station. Look for the guy with a RED, WHITE and BLUE BACKPACK.
End point
We will conclude our tour at the magnificent "People's Palace", The Chicago Cultural Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Walkin' History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour with Colin
by WALKIN WITH COLIN A SHOW ON THE GO
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.$88Overview
This two-hour walking tour covers about two miles through downtown Chicago’s Loop area. It begins at the Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, where participants spend 15 minutes viewing the large mosaic mural by Marc Chagall. The tour is led by Colin, who shares stories combining Chicago’s history with elements of mystery, comedy, and tragedy. The group visits the Marquette Building for 10 minutes to see one of the city’s oldest skyscrapers. Next, the tour stops for 10 minutes at Calder’s Flamingo, a modern art sculpture by Alexander Calder set among architecture by Mies van der Rohe. The Rookery Building is visited for 15 minutes to explore Chicago’s oldest skyscraper and its architectural features. Participants then view the 50-foot-tall untitled sculpture by Picasso for 10 minutes. At the Chicago Theatre, the group spends 15 minutes learning about the building’s design and the entertainers who performed there. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at Macy’s on State Street, formerly the Marshall Fields Department Store, once the largest in the world. The final stop is the Chicago Cultural Center, where the group spends 15 minutes in a historic building that also functions as a public library. The route includes stairs, elevators, and escalators both indoors and outdoors. All fees and taxes are included.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
Spend 15 minutes viewing the mosaic mural by Marc Chagall, a prominent piece of art in the lobby, while learning about Chicago’s notable achievements.
15 min
Marquette Building
Spend 10 minutes appreciating the exterior and interior of one of Chicago’s oldest and architecturally significant skyscrapers.
10 min
Calder’s Flamingo
Observe the interaction of modern art and architecture for 10 minutes through Alexander Calder’s Flamingo sculpture and nearby works by Mies van der Rohe.
10 min
The Rookery Building
Take 15 minutes to see Chicago’s oldest skyscraper and learn about its architectural significance and history.
15 min
The Picasso
View Picasso’s untitled, 50-foot tall sculpture gifted to Chicago during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
The Chicago Theatre
Spend 15 minutes learning about the origins and history of the iconic Chicago Theatre and the entertainers it inspired.
15 min
Macy's on State Street
Spend 10 minutes exploring the former Marshall Fields Department Store, once the largest department store in the world.
10 min
Chicago Cultural Center
Visit the Chicago Cultural Center for 15 minutes to learn about its history as a library and cultural site.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide under the RED "1" ROOF ENTRANCE of the 1 NORTH DEARBORN BUILDING located between Washington and Madison Streets, just beside the Sweetgreen, bus stop and Blue Line station. Look for the guy with a RED, WHITE and BLUE BACKPACK.
End point
We will conclude our tour at the magnificent "People's Palace", The Chicago Cultural Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.