Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Coat check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Departure Point
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
Return Details
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, Verenigde Staten
End near Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, United States Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront 90 minutes
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, Verenigde Staten View the exterior of the building 10 minutes
Carbide and Carbon Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States View the Carbide and Carbon Building 10 minutes
66 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, Verenigde Staten Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place 10 minutes
182 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, Verenigde Staten Visit the Trustees System Service Building 10 minutes
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois, United States Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza 10 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
luizinr
22 Oct 2024
Amazing tour. Amazing guide with so much knowledge. We took a lot of pictures. Learnt so much about the city, all the stories about the architecture were amazing
TravelSara13
22 Oct 2024
Definitely a great way to learn about Chicago's stunning architecture! You'll see spaces and details you might not otherwise have noticed, and learn all sorts of interesting facts. Highly recommended!
seahorse1340
17 Oct 2024
Our guide was Rebecca, who was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the subject, which made the tour interesting. The group had various questions and she answered them with great details. Highly recommend!
This tour in
Chicago
is organized by
Chicago Architecture Center
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