Discover the iconic skyscrapers and high rises of Chicago on a 90-minute architecture tour. Learn about the city’s architectural history and support a nonprofit organization.
Discover the iconic skyscrapers and high rises of Chicago on a 90-minute architecture tour. Learn about the city’s architectural history and support a nonprofit organization.
- Chicago Architecture Center - Start and finish the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
- 177 N State St - Constructed in the late 1800s, this building showcases a unique cast-iron facade.
- Virgin Hotels Chicago - Observe the Virgin Hotel.
- Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave - Explore the renovated Chicago Motor…
- Chicago Architecture Center - Start and finish the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
- 177 N State St - Constructed in the late 1800s, this building showcases a unique cast-iron facade.
- Virgin Hotels Chicago - Observe the Virgin Hotel.
- Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave - Explore the renovated Chicago Motor Club.
- Aqua Tower - Admire Aqua Tower and the entire Lakeshore East development.
- NBC Tower - This structure, home to NBC’s Chicago offices, is a Post-Modern take on the Art Deco style.
- Carbide and Carbon Building - Examine the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building.

- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
- Coat check
Looking for a brief overview of Chicago’s stunning architecture? This tour, lasting 1.5 hours, offers an exhaustive journey through the city’s architectural timeline, observing structures from the earliest skyscrapers to the most recent towering high rises.
Being an accredited nonprofit, every ticket sold for CAC tours contributes directly to our…
Looking for a brief overview of Chicago’s stunning architecture? This tour, lasting 1.5 hours, offers an exhaustive journey through the city’s architectural timeline, observing structures from the earliest skyscrapers to the most recent towering high rises.
Being an accredited nonprofit, every ticket sold for CAC tours contributes directly to our educational programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.