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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Walking tour of the Magnificent Mile
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Food and drink
Storage for luggage and 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
The Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, United States Discuss the history of the Magnificent Mile and the history and architecture of notable buildings along it. 90 minutes
Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago, Illinois, United States View the Michigan Avenue (DuSable) Bridge.
200 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA View the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
Wrigley Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States View the Wrigley Building.
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA View the InterContinental Chicago
633 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA View the Burberry Store on Michigan Avenue.
John Hancock Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States View 875 N Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock Center.
626 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA View the Women's Athletic Club.
Tribune Tower, Chicago, Illinois, United States View the newly renovated Tribune Tower.
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
Seaside43465862281
24 Mar 2025
Very interesting tour. It was worth it. The guide was fantastic, very competent, having given a lot of information about the buildings and the history of Chicago
Jordi_P
10 Jan 2025
Personalemente nos gusto mucho ya que nos dieron una cantidad de información sobre esta famosa calle y los edificios que la rodean. Es perfecta para saber mas sobre la historia de la ciudad
T318MOjanicel
26 Nov 2024
Mitch was an amazing tour guide. His education and enthusiasm of Michigan Ave. was impressive. Thank you Chicago Architecture Center for offering this tour. We loved it!
This tour in
Chicago
is organized by
Chicago Architecture Center
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