Chicago Walking Tour Through Time from Early Skyscrapers to Aqua Tower
by Chicago Architecture Center
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Chicago is known for its varied architectural styles and significant contributions to skyscraper design. This 90-minute walking tour visits key buildings in the city, arranged in chronological order to show the development of its skyline from the 19th century to modern high rises. The tour starts and finishes at the Chicago Architecture Center. Along the route, participants see a late 1800s building with a cast-iron facade, the Virgin Hotel, and the renovated Chicago Motor Club. The tour also includes views of the Aqua Tower and the entire Lakeshore East development. Other stops highlight the post-modern building housing NBC Chicago and the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building. A professional, certified guide provides narration throughout the walk. Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries is included. This nonprofit tour supports education and community projects in Chicago.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Architecture Center
The tour begins and ends at the Chicago Architecture Center, which serves as the meeting point.
5 min
Late 1800s Cast-Iron Building
View a building constructed in the late 1800s known for its distinctive cast-iron front.
5 min
Virgin Hotel
Stop to view the Virgin Hotel as part of the architectural timeline.
5 min
Chicago Motor Club
See the renovated Chicago Motor Club building during the walk.
5 min
Aqua Tower
View Aqua Tower along with the entire Lakeshore East development area.
NBC Chicago Office Building
Observe the building housing NBC's Chicago offices, designed in a post-modern style inspired by Art Deco.
5 min
Carbide and Carbon Building
View the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building, noted for its distinctive design.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
End point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Walking Tour Through Time from Early Skyscrapers to Aqua Tower
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
Chicago is known for its varied architectural styles and significant contributions to skyscraper design. This 90-minute walking tour visits key buildings in the city, arranged in chronological order to show the development of its skyline from the 19th century to modern high rises. The tour starts and finishes at the Chicago Architecture Center. Along the route, participants see a late 1800s building with a cast-iron facade, the Virgin Hotel, and the renovated Chicago Motor Club. The tour also includes views of the Aqua Tower and the entire Lakeshore East development. Other stops highlight the post-modern building housing NBC Chicago and the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building. A professional, certified guide provides narration throughout the walk. Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries is included. This nonprofit tour supports education and community projects in Chicago.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Architecture Center
The tour begins and ends at the Chicago Architecture Center, which serves as the meeting point.
5 min
Late 1800s Cast-Iron Building
View a building constructed in the late 1800s known for its distinctive cast-iron front.
5 min
Virgin Hotel
Stop to view the Virgin Hotel as part of the architectural timeline.
5 min
Chicago Motor Club
See the renovated Chicago Motor Club building during the walk.
5 min
Aqua Tower
View Aqua Tower along with the entire Lakeshore East development area.
NBC Chicago Office Building
Observe the building housing NBC's Chicago offices, designed in a post-modern style inspired by Art Deco.
5 min
Carbide and Carbon Building
View the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building, noted for its distinctive design.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
End point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.