Chicago River Architecture Walking Tour: Explore Landmarks

Plunge into a journey along the Chicago River, appreciating the remarkable architecture and noteworthy landmarks that constitute the essence of the Windy City.

Our proficient guides will introduce you to Chicago in a fresh perspective, delving into the city’s past, architecture, and heritage alongside you.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tribune Tower - Gothic Revival design adorned with flying buttresses and Art Deco sculptures [View from outside of building]

  • Wrigley Building - One of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago, featuring a Spanish-inspired clocktower [View from outside of building]

  • Chicago River - Hear harrowing tales of how the history of the city is written in water.

  • Chicago Riverwalk - Explore the paths that have been in planning for a century and completed in the last decade

  • Marina City - Learn about how a whole community was built into one development.

  • Merchandise Mart - The largest building in the world when it opened in 1930, integrating elements from warehouses, department stores, and skyscrapers.

What's Included
  • Professional, local guide
  • Entertaining tour experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Jack Brickhouse Statue
North Michigan Avenue
Meet your guide next to the Tribune Tower by the Jack Brickhouse Statue at the front of Pioneer Court (near N. Michigan Ave).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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458nachiketap
Aug 11, 2024
In dept tour of the riverwalk - We focused not knly on the architectural side of the buildings but also the history of the city. Isabel has knowledge and is passionate about the city architecture. She also sent a follow up email about places where I can learn more about Chicago history. Highly recommended this tour!
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Charanjeetsinghs2024
Aug 4, 2024
New york❌ CHICAGO✅😍 - Isabel was so committed and knowledgeable about the city. And with her great skills and story telling she almost took us all on a virtual trip of the city back in 18's & 19's. She's so professional and would recommend everyone to take a tour and get to know about the city and the history 🫶.
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P8745gzkimberlyh
Jul 23, 2024
Chicago Architecture- Chicago Riverwalk - This was a great way to see Chicago! Isabel was friendly and knowledgeable. It was obvious that she loves Chicago and sharing her experience with visitors. Seeing the buildings from the Riverwalk gave a different perspective from the street view. I would highly recommend this tour and Isabel!
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Ricardoge5936oa
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing experience - Isabel is the best guide, love her way of explaining and touring. Dont miss touring with her! The river walk is as great place for sightening Chicago's skyline.
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Adiazfdez
Jul 10, 2024
Excellent tour and guide - Our tour guide, Isabel, was super cheerful and made the tour really intresting, enjoyable and fun. We highly recommend it.
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Brittanygh2167ct
Jun 14, 2024
Do the walking architecture tour! - Isabel was amazing. Funny, friendly and full of facts! A wonderful way to spend the afternoon and learn about the city and architecture of Chicago. Highly recommend! Brittany
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Maps22981720973
Jun 3, 2024
Chicago River Architecture Walking Tour - We had a very pleasant experience during the Chicago Architecture Walking Tour, even in the rain!! Our guide, Isabel, was incredible—her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. She kept us engaged with her knowledge and interesting stories. Highly recommended!
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Jaagu_aa
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent - We were thrilled looking at the rich architectural marvels of Chicago. Buildings were beautiful and beyond imagination with respect to height, magnitude, and looks. It was an amazing experience that too with Isabel like guide who was well informed about the history of chicago in general and buildings in particular. Even the smallest details she explained very nicely and sportively so that everyone was attentive to her narratives. This visit will remain in our memories for long time and if lucky we would likr yo visit Chicago once again
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Saisumanthg2019
Jun 2, 2024
Thanks Isabel! - Isabel has been amazing guide. She gave me the glimpse which I have never known before. I woold recommend the tour to the first timers in chicago!
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Travellermike123
Aug 9, 2024
Very good walking tour of waterfront architecture - Overall nice history lesson on the Chicago waterfront and how it has developed over the years. My wife and I are 60 and the walk was fine in terms of endurance. Ben did a good job of trying to engage the group throughout the walk. The weather was beautiful which also helped.
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