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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We start our tour at one of the most interesting buildings in the Loop — the Fine Arts Building. Built in 1884 as a showroom and office complex, the building was converted later into its present-day use.
Then we're off to the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library, the design of which was the winner of a competition to design a new library for the city. From there, we'll view three Chicago landmarks built in the late 1800s, then visit the beautiful Marquette Building, the Field Building (built on the site of the world's first modern skyscraper) and then see the amazing atrium lobby of the world-renowned Rookery Building.
Next, we're off to the beautifully-restored Quincy L stop (authentic 1897 design) to take the train to our last stops. We visit the iconic Macy's to see the beautiful Tiffany mosaic then we wrap up the tour at the Cultural Center to experience the world's largest Tiffany dome.
Make a day of it and book our Pedway or Historic Pubs tour for the afternoon!
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Departure Point
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Meet your guide in front of the building at 410 S Michigan Ave entrance.
Return Details
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Wrap up the tour with a visit to the world's largest Tiffany dome.
Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States Meet your guide in the lobby and tour this famous building, which still has manually operated elevators. 30 minutes
Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States Check out the library's hidden gems and exhibits. 30 minutes
Monadnock Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States Take a close-up look at what was once the largest office building in the world. 15 minutes
Marquette Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States Learn about this national landmark. 15 minutes
125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA Take a quick break and grab a snack at one of Chicago's first food halls. (Refreshments not included in tour price.) 30 minutes
The Rookery Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States Take a quick look at one of the most architecturally-significant buildings in the city. 15 minutes
Quincy, 220 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA Board the L train for a quick trip to our final two destinations. 15 minutes
Macy's on State Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture. 30 minutes
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States Wrap up the tour with a quick peek at the home of the world's largest Tiffany dome. 30 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
C5607GPronb
21 Apr 2025
Tom was a phenomenal guide! Many interesting insights and he's a pleasure to listen to on architecture and Chicago history.. Highly recommend!
anthny01
14 Oct 2024
We really enjoyed the Loop Tour with Tom. Exploring Chicago’s beautiful buildings on foot in a small group was a great experience. We learned a lot and Tom’s extensive knowledge of Chicago’s history and architecture was so impressive. Would do this tour again!
MarthaTres
24 Dec 2023
Tom was extremely knowledgeable about the city and the buildings and related history. He took us in some fascinating buildings and had loads of stories. I lived in Chicago for a number of years in the 70s and still discovered how much I didn't know! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learns something about Chicago.
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