Chicago is very well known for its incredible architecture – and for good reason. Given a blank canvas after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the newly discovered steel-frame building, Chicago quickly became the skyscraper capital of the world.
Learn about the varied and brilliant architecture found throughout the Loop on your journey starting at the iconic Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and concluding in Millennium Park. Our guide will share the history of Chicago and explain the multiple architectural influences that helped shape Chicago’s incredible skyline.
Our Loop & Architecture Tour winds through Chicago’s Loop district giving our guests and up close and personal experience of some of the world’s most influential and gorgeous buildings. Our guide will share the history of Chicago and explain the multiple architectural influences that helped shape Chicago’s incredible skyline.
Our guides have a passion and love for the architecture that makes Chicago so special. Not only will you get a chance to see the beautiful buildings from the outside but the when available the group will be able to check out the insides too – which are sometimes even more impressive! This 2 hour tour is the perfect mixture of Chicago Architecture and history and near the entrance the world-famous Millennium Park. You’re sure to want to see more of Chicago after this tour so make sure to out our Tour Calendar.
Meeting Point: Monadnock Building (OUTSIDE of Intelligentsia Coffee). This building is located on the Southwest Corner of W. Jackson & S Dearborn. The meeting spot is on the Jackson Street side. 53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 https://goo.gl/maps/RiT1XKRNjB…
Distance: 1.7 miles walking distance
Time: 2 hours from start to finish
Cost: FREE! Our guides work off the generosity of our guests. If you felt your guide has done a good job you can show your appreciation at the end of the tour by leaving a tip.
What you will see:
We know you will love the Chicago Loop Architecture Tour, so why not plan ahead and book another tour? If your group is larger than 6 people contact us regarding a Private Chicago Walking Tour.
Chicago Crime & Gangster Tour 
– You have heard the names: Al Capone, The North Side Gang & “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn. Now it’s time you hear their stories and visit their old stomping grounds on this incredible journey through Chicago’s River North & Loop neighborhoods.
Riverwalk & North Loop Tour
– Is there a better way to spend a sunny day in Chicago than on the Chicago Riverwalk? We don’t think so. Our Riverwalk Tour begins where Chicago all began and ends at the site of the world’s largest Tiffany Glass dome roof. You do not want to miss this one!
Michigan Avenue & Millennium Park Tour
– Guests will not want to forge their camera on this tour as they will check off many to-dos from their Chicago bucket list including Wrigley Building, Chicago River, Carbide & Carbon Building, Wrigley Square, Crown Fountain, Cloud Gate & Buckingham Fountain.
Chicago Loop & Public Art Tour
– Chicago is home to more than 500+ pieces of public art in more than 150 municipal facilities across the city. Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the most fascinating and picturesque pieces in the collection including sculptures by Picasso, controversial pieces such Monument with Standing Beast and learn how Chicago was invaded by decorative life-size cows in 1999!
