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Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers

Chicago is home to some of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. Get an up-close look at these 19th Century marvels, learn about innovations used to build …More

Chicago, USA

Chicago is home to some of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. Get an up-close look at these 19th Century marvels, learn about innovations used to build...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

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) …More

Chicago, USA

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)...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (69)
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$35
Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, …More

Chicago, USA

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty,...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$45
Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

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 …More

Chicago, USA

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Best of Chicago: Premium Small Group City Tour

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago …More

Chicago, USA

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying …More

Chicago, USA

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco …More

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Chicago, USA

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Chicago Haunted Interior Architecture Ghost Tour

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn …More

Chicago, USA

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn...

90 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once …More

Chicago, USA

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Intro to Chicago Architecture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired …More

Chicago, USA

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local …More

Chicago, USA

Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$315
Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic …More

Chicago, USA

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$71
Luxury Minibus Chicago City Tour with Architecture Cruise Upgrade

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean", …More

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Chicago, USA

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean",...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

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 …More

Chicago, USA

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Private Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some …More

Chicago, USA

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$211
Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This …More

Chicago, USA

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Chicago Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour: Architecture & History Walk

Discover the vibrant essence of Chicago with a self-guided tour through the Loop, the city’s historic downtown. This journey unveils a blend of striking skyscrapers …More

Chicago, USA

Discover the vibrant essence of Chicago with a self-guided tour through the Loop, the city’s historic downtown. This journey unveils a blend of striking skyscrapers...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the …More

Chicago, USA

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, including the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock …More

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Chicago, USA

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Tour with Tickets

Skip the lines and uncover ancient wonders at Chicago’s Field Museum, home to SUE, the world’s most complete T. rex. Marvel at dazzling artifacts, real …More

Chicago, USA

Skip the lines and uncover ancient wonders at Chicago’s Field Museum, home to SUE, the world’s most complete T. rex. Marvel at dazzling artifacts, real...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$113

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