Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop in Downtown Chicago
by Chicago Architecture Center
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This 90-minute walking tour follows a loop through downtown Chicago’s financial district, focusing on Art Deco skyscrapers built in the 1920s. The tour begins at 30 North LaSalle Street, where participants spend about 10 minutes observing the building’s Art Deco features. Next, the group moves to the Rookery Building to view its Art Deco-inspired lobby designed by William Drummond, spending another 10 minutes there. The tour continues with a 5-minute stop at 135 South LaSalle Street, followed by a 5-minute discussion of 1 North LaSalle Street. The loop concludes at the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the city’s most prominent Art Deco skyscraper, with a 10-minute stop. Throughout the walk, a professional certified guide explains the origins and main motifs of Art Deco architecture and how the style reflects the era’s optimism through lavish materials and geometric decoration. Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center is included with the ticket, though access to building interiors may vary depending on schedules or closures. The tour does not include hotel pickup, luggage or stroller storage, or coat check. Pets are not permitted. The tour operator is a nonprofit organization, and ticket sales support their education and community projects.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
30 N LaSalle St
View the 30 N LaSalle St building during the tour.
10 min
The Rookery Building
Visit the Rookery Building and learn about its Art Deco inspired lobby designed by William Drummond.
10 min
135 South Lasalle Street
See the 135 S LaSalle Street building on the walking route.
5 min
1 N LaSalle St
Discuss the 1 N LaSalle St building.
5 min
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
The tour concludes at the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the city’s most prominent Art Deco skyscraper.
10 min
Chicago Architecture Center Galleries
Admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center is included with the tour ticket, although the building is not part of the walking route.
1 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.
End point
End at Chicago Board of Trade Building, Jackson and LaSalle, Chicago, IL
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop in Downtown Chicago
by Chicago Architecture Center
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 90-minute walking tour follows a loop through downtown Chicago’s financial district, focusing on Art Deco skyscrapers built in the 1920s. The tour begins at 30 North LaSalle Street, where participants spend about 10 minutes observing the building’s Art Deco features. Next, the group moves to the Rookery Building to view its Art Deco-inspired lobby designed by William Drummond, spending another 10 minutes there. The tour continues with a 5-minute stop at 135 South LaSalle Street, followed by a 5-minute discussion of 1 North LaSalle Street. The loop concludes at the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the city’s most prominent Art Deco skyscraper, with a 10-minute stop. Throughout the walk, a professional certified guide explains the origins and main motifs of Art Deco architecture and how the style reflects the era’s optimism through lavish materials and geometric decoration. Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center is included with the ticket, though access to building interiors may vary depending on schedules or closures. The tour does not include hotel pickup, luggage or stroller storage, or coat check. Pets are not permitted. The tour operator is a nonprofit organization, and ticket sales support their education and community projects.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
30 N LaSalle St
View the 30 N LaSalle St building during the tour.
10 min
The Rookery Building
Visit the Rookery Building and learn about its Art Deco inspired lobby designed by William Drummond.
10 min
135 South Lasalle Street
See the 135 S LaSalle Street building on the walking route.
5 min
1 N LaSalle St
Discuss the 1 N LaSalle St building.
5 min
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
The tour concludes at the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the city’s most prominent Art Deco skyscraper.
10 min
Chicago Architecture Center Galleries
Admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center is included with the tour ticket, although the building is not part of the walking route.
1 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.
End point
End at Chicago Board of Trade Building, Jackson and LaSalle, Chicago, IL
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.