Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront | La Vacanza Travel

Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: 333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

View the exterior of the building

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Carbide and Carbon Building, 230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5906

View the Carbide and Carbon Building

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 182 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Visit the Trustees System Service Building

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 222 Merchandise Mart Plz Suite 107, Chicago, IL 60654-1103

Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide

Exclusions
  • Coat check
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA


Return Details

The Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

404cathir

13 Apr, 2024

After taking another walking tour in the morning, we enjoyed this one in the afternoon with Marcia as our guide. I never realized how many fascinating stories there are about the buildings that surround us. I am certain I will not look at buildings the same way again, great experience, definitely worth the price.

lisakayhawes

29 Mar, 2024

I chose the Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront walking tour as I wanted to see inside the Carbide & Carbon building, which was as beautiful as I'd imagined. I think we visited the interiors of 5 buildings and our guide Leslie pointed out many others to us. There were only about 6 of us on the tour. Leslie was very knowledgeable and answered my many questions, even about buildings that were not on the tour. She really knew her stuff in terms of architects and dates. At the end of the tour, we asked for a cafe recommendation and she took us to an excellent one.

379leem

28 Mar, 2024

Mitch, my docent, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, as well as willing to answer my many questions. I’m glad to have chosen this tour, as it was delightful to have access to the breathtaking lobbies of these architectural and design gems (and to touch the marble and gneiss and to exclaim over amazing letter-drop boxes).

X2818LKmarkw

20 Mar, 2024

Rebecca gave an excellent guided tour. She was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information about the Art Deco style architecture.

robbL5960BL

04 Dec, 2023

Deb was a fantastic tour guide and docent who provided an in-depth look at some extraordinary art deco building of Chicago. She had great information, was able to answer our questions, and made the tour feel very homey and comfortable. Look forward to taking more tours from the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

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Don't miss taking a Chicago Architecture Center walking tour!

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Can’t-miss for art-deco and history buffs

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Very pleasant and informative tour.

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Majestic Art Deco

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Do not miss the Art Deco tour!

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If you live in Chicago or just visiting, a great opportunity to learn and walk around the city.

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Architecture tour is absolutely amazing

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What a wonderful way to spend 90 minutes

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Beautiful, educational, enjoyable

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Great guide

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Lovely tour with a great guide.

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Chicago Architecture Center

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Magnifique et ô combien instructif (mais pas plate).

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