Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what set these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future.
If you’re interested in iconic buildings, public art, urban planning or government this is your tour. Find out the stories behind inland steel, Marina city, the IBM building and other "Mad Men" worthy skyscrapers.
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
Walking tour of Chicago's modern and postmodern architecture
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check
Departure Point
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Return Details
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States Your tour begins at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Visit the CAC to view a 4,000-building scale model of Chicago or shop in the award-winning store. 10 minutes
One Prudential Plaza, Chicago, IL 60601, USA View the Prudential Building.
Aon Center, Chicago, IL 60601, USA View the Aon Center.
30 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA View the Inland Steel Building.
Daley Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States Marvel at Richard J. Daley Center, one of the first buildings to be covered in an unpainted steel called Cor-Ten. The docent will also discuss the famous "Chicago Picasso" artwork in the plaza. 15 minutes
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA Discuss the AMA Plaza, formerly home to the office of Mies van der Rohe.
Marina City, Chicago, Illinois, United States Highlights include Marina City, a mixed-use residential-commercial building designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg, envisioned as an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration. 15 minutes
401 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
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.
cameronk679
30 Dec 2024
Had a spectacular time nerding out about cool buildings and infrastructure would book another! Paul was great very knowledgeable
MarkusD997
01 Dec 2024
Great and knowledgeable tour guide. Very much recommended tour! Gave us a great overview of modernistic architecture in Chicago
SherylS839
27 Nov 2024
As a Chicago native I was amazed how much new information and historical perspective my wife and I got. Our docent was truly excellent
This tour in
Chicago
is organized by
Chicago Architecture Center
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