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Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour
5.0
74 Ratings
Chicago
Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around in Chicago to uncover incredible stories and secrets of the city. Discover the history, mystery, comedy, and tragedy that shaped this Great Big Onion Town.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chagall’s Four Seasons - Feast your eyes on the stunning mosaic mural by the famous Marc Chagall as we explore some of Chicago’s most remarkable achievements.
- Marquette Building - Admire the exterior and interior of one of Chicago’s oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers.
- Calder’s Flamingo - Where Modern Art meets Modern Architecture with works by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
- Picasso Statue - Picasso’s gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.
- James R. Thompson Center - Witness one of Chicago’s most unusual buildings and learn about the incredible transformation beneath its foundation.
- The Chicago Theatre - Take a closer look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and discover the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.
- Macy’s on State Street - Delve into the history of the original, revolutionary Marshall Fields Department Store, once the largest in the world.
- Chicago Cultural Center - A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building rich in history.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Begin a deep, urban exploration, to unveil the astounding tales and hidden secrets of the city on this essential urban experience! During our circular tour of ‘Da Loop’, we will delve into the complexities of this impressive Big Onion Town, popping in and out of remarkable structures, appreciating magnificent art and designs in the process as we discover their origins. Look forward to a captivating, amusing and revelation-filled journey of the day through my beloved home, Chicago.
- Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.
Location
1 N Dearborn St
North Dearborn Street
Meet your guide under the RED "1" ROOF ENTRANCE of the 1 NORTH DEARBORN BUILDING located between Washington and Madison Streets, just beside the Sweetgreen, bus stop and Blue Line station. Look for the guy with a RED, WHITE and BLUE BACKPACK.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Samanthamz7440we
Aug 1, 2024
Awesome way to learn about the city! - We really appreciated the chill vibe of a guided walking tour. It was personal and Colin made every minute interesting and enjoyable. He has a love for Chicago and planned out a route that showed off spectacular art/architecture, as well as colorful stories from the past.
He was an excellent guide and great at answering our questions about things to do on our trip. The walk was easy and featured a variety of points of interest. We even got a little keepsake at the end!
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Laurie_m
Jul 30, 2024
Comedic yet thoughtful observations. - Colin shared so many entertaining stories weaving history and astonishing feats into them! Loved every minute. He used visuals to convey complex concepts so I have learned so MUCH! Thanks Colin
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Jeanne_c
Jul 27, 2024
Highly recommend - Colin was great. We loved going inside the buildings, getting to see things you would normally not know about.
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Kim_r
Jul 24, 2024
Fantastic experience. - Colin was so fun and knowledgeable. We loved all the sights he took us to. He had stories to tell about each one. It was a great experience in a small group setting. Highly recommend.
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117jilla
Jul 22, 2024
Girls weekend - Awesome tour with knowledgeable guide. He was very personable and entertaining. We would highly recommend this small group tour.
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Kimberly_w
Jul 20, 2024
Very informative and fun! - Colin was a great tour guide. Very funny and gave us interesting facts about Chicago. We all had an amazing time. Highly recommend Colin!
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Milo
Jul 5, 2024
A great way Corrientes that was engaging and entertaining and funny - Collin took us through the entire city and showed us some crazy things and told us things we never would have known about ourselves. I definitely recommend this incredible tour for friends and teen family’s.
Collin was funny engaging and it was a great exercise.
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Laurie_t
Jun 30, 2024
Fantastic heart-felt tour - Going inside the buildings and seeing the mosaics was stunning. It was really nice that Colin was so knowledgeable and genuine about his feelings for Chicago! My husband and I loved the tour!
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Heidi_p
Jun 22, 2024
A great way to see the city quickly. - Colin was an excellent guide with so much knowledge, and just as much enthusiasm! He definitely loves his city and that rubbed off on us during the tour. So many amazing hidden gems. An enormous amount of research clearly went into the presentation. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
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Taust201
Jun 22, 2024
Superb views - Great insights given on the history of Chicago and some incredible views in the Chicago Loop. The interiors of many of the building lobbies was spectacular.
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