Robie House Tour: Explore Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece

Explore the iconic Robie House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of American architecture. Book a guided tour to experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s groundbreaking Prairie style design.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House - The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. This Prairie style masterpiece is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright List. Discover the residence Wright…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable local guide
Additional Information

The Frederick C. Robie House, located on the University of Chicago campus, is a significant landmark in the narrative of American architecture. This iconic Prairie style structure is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is included in the 20th Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright List. Known as “a cornerstone of modern architecture”…

Location
5757 S Woodlawn Ave
South Woodlawn Avenue
Enter from the courtyard. Walk into the gift shop and ask to about the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Widyafk
Sep 2, 2024
Its a nice experinces - Design, lay out, interior are amazing . Imagined it was on that time . Our tour guide was amazing,too. His name is Bruce. He explained very detail and clear
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Passport305676
Sep 2, 2024
Robie house is great - The Robie house is fabulous, the guide was knowledgeable and interesting. The house is in great shape and fun to walk around. I’d do it again. My negative is that the trip advisor ticket wasn’t for the time I selected it was up to the staff to find the next available open slots which were an hour and a half later. Not sure I will book through trip advisor again
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Wareglno1
Aug 20, 2024
A Must-Visit when in Chicago - Front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. Docent was knowledgeable and very informative. The property was amazingly preserved. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
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James_c
Jul 30, 2024
Wow - Oh, Did I say wow? - One of the best tours I have taken anywhere. The seating is comfortable, the water is calm, the tour guide was funny and informative. There is no other way to see downtown Chicago. An hour and a half of amazement and information. If you have the opportunity, do it!
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Michael_h
Jul 15, 2024
Robie House is a must see! - The entire experience from checking in, the tour and purchasing from the gift shop was wonderful! What a beautiful home, explanation of the homes history, Frank Lloyd Wright, and surrounding area was fascinating! The tour guide, Preety, was amazing! All our booking experiences through Viator have been awesome and worry free!
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Ktcarc66
Jul 3, 2024
Wonderful way to spend a few hours - Wow. What an incredible place. Big fan of FLW but this is even more than expected. Even Mr Wright considers it one of his best works. I absorbed even moment and my guide was great. Highly recommend if you even architecture or just beautiful buildings. Also in a beautiful area with lovely homes, churches and buildings of the University of Chicago. Have lunch at a nearby cafe. Must see!
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Travelsntreasures
Jun 25, 2024
Fascinating Home - I can't imagine living in such a home. It looks very linear on the inside with a mixture of old and new. I found it fascinating. My ticket did not have a check-in time, so I had to wait 20 minutes for the next group tour. The docent did an OK job -- the tour started outside the gift shop (former garage), and with the HVAC unit running, it was difficult to hear everything. Photos were allowed, but I was slightly disappointed to learn that the space is empty (no furniture) except for chairs on display and a reproduction of a sofa. Otherwise, the home is well-kept and a tribute to the legacy of FLW.
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Julie_d
Jul 26, 2024
Robie House - Really enjoyed the tour! I leaned so much about Frank Lloyd Wright and the history of the Robie House. Fantastic gift shop. I spent quite a bit of time there. It was confusing as I wasn’t aware you had to schedule a tour time after you bought tickets. The website could be clearer.
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Christinebe1129
Aug 6, 2024
Poor Customer Service - The Robie House is a great testament of the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW). However, I was disappointed that it was not furnished. There were a few pieces and some photos. I have toured around 20 FLW buildings and this is the only one without furnishings or decor. Also, the web site to purchase tickets is glitchy. When I arrived and had trouble with the tickets, the employees were not helpful. I ended up having to buy tickets for a different tour, paying double. Since I made a special trip specific for this, I sucked it up and just paid again. The employees were also more concerned with a photographer there than those of us on the tour. Customer service was non-existent.
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Josiane_s
Jun 22, 2024
Must go, but not buying again through Viator - Viator should have a better way to scan tickets, our tickets were not on the system for all the attractions during our sstaying.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).