Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included
Overview
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.
The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's Included
- Fare to ride the Chicago Elevated Rail system
- Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
- Narration by a professional and certified guide.
- Food or drink
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Meeting Location
111 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chicago Architecture Center
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Marshall Field and Company Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Harold Washington Library Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
MCC Chicago, Federal Bureau of Prisons
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
567 W Lake St
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Architecture Center
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is not ADA accessible. Stairs are required.
- Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking or standing.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only about 15 minutes of this two-hour tour is on a train, while most of the remaining tour takes place outdoors standing on the station platforms.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Seating at stations and on the train is not guaranteed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-3173P21
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