Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile | La Vacanza Travel

Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

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

Overview

Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping district. Hear the secrets and stories behind the striking buildings on North Michigan Avenue that have become architectural icons.

Developed over the past 100 years, the street includes historically-inspired architecture in Parisian, Gothic, neoclassical and Art Deco styles sprinkled among Modern and 21st Century buildings. You’ll see skyscrapers, vertical malls, hotels, residential towers and some buildings that were designed to embody the brands sold inside.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Discuss the history of the Magnificent Mile and the history and architecture of notable buildings along it.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Michigan Avenue Bridge, 333 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901

View the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge.

Pass By: Starbucks, 200 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

View the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.

Pass By: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213

View the Wrigley Building.

Pass By: InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel, 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

View the InterContinental Chicago

Pass By: Michigan Avenue Chicago, 633 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

View the Burberry Store on Michigan Avenue.

Pass By: John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1803

View 875 N Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock Center.

Pass By: Woman's Athletic Club, 626 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

View the Women's Athletic Club.

Pass By: Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4066

View the newly renovated Tribune Tower.

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

Exclusions
  • Food and drink
  • Storage for luggage and strollers
  • Coat check
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

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


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Boysintheboat

26 Mar, 2024

Wonderful and fascinating tour of Chicago’s famous street. Rebecca is a terrific guide, knowledgeable, charming, enthusiastic.

Dan M

03 Mar, 2024

Lovely day! Our guide was terrific and very informative I loved hearing about all the buildings and the history would highly recommend

tomfF3333WC

09 Jan, 2024

Due to less than ideal weather, I managed to get a private tour. Ron led me on a fabulous tour. I always learn new things on these tours. Tom Longtime Chicago Resident.

julie_d

15 Dec, 2023

Listening to the history of Chicago. Seeing the buildings and people up close instead of in a car. We had plenty of time to take pictures.

D4760NAjamesb

10 Oct, 2023

Tony was our docent and he was excellent! We were enjoying a visit through the past for our mother when she turned 80, and the tour was new even to her. It would be even better if the audio equipment were higher quality.

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Magnificent indeed!

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Amazing tour. Highly recommend!

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Magnificent Mile Tour 5 stars

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