Itinerary
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Stop At: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
We start our tour under the dazzling marquee of the Chicago Theater (where you might recognize the neon sign from the movie musical Chicago) before heading off into the bustling city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Pedway, Chicago, IL
We’ll then head towards the Chicago Pedway. This unique feature of Chicago is used by locals and commuters daily to move about the city in a network of underground tunnels — especially necessary during the Midwest winters. We’ll head back above-ground near City Hall, and on most weekdays, be able to head inside to see the classic interior design and architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: City of Chicago - City Hall, 121 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602-1202
We will pass by the City Hall-County Building, commonly known as City Hall. that houses the seats of government of the City of Chicago and Cook County.
Stop At: Picasso Statue, 50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, IL 60602-1305
Next, we will stop at the Chicago Picasso sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza . The 1967 installation of The Picasso, "precipitated an aesthetic shift in civic and urban planning, broadening the idea of public art beyond the commemorative."
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL
You’ll enjoy feeling like a local as you zip past buildings and catch even more awesome views. If your guide takes you on a water taxi, you’ll be seeing the Chicago skyline from a totally different perspective, as well as sharing in the daily commute of local Chicagoans late for work.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
An award-winning $108 million, 1.25-mile promenade along the south bank of the Chicago River downtown. Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk while taking in views of several soaring buildings, including Marina Towers, the Britannica Building, and the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower).
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
We will pass by the Wrigley Building: 400 N Michigan Ave.
Pass By: Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4066
We'll pass by Tribune Tower, a 463-foot-tall (141 m), 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue.
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
We will stop at the Magnificent Mile - a premier commercial district in downtown. It was part of the 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago, a visionary project to transform the city's urban landscape and it was built in the 1920s to replace an industrial and residential area. Here you can find many shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. It is located on North Michigan Avenue.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, USA
Next is picturesque Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean sculpture. Here (or nearby), your guide will conclude your tour and point you in the right direction toward more amazing sights, great lunch spots, or a drink recommendation inside one of the most amazing spaces in the city.
Note that the Bean sculpture is under construction until Spring 2024 and views will be limited.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60602
We will end the tour at the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago.
Duration: 10 minutes