Chicago Theatre Tour: Explore Iconic Entertainment Venue

Embark on a historic architectural journey through the iconic Chicago Theatre. Explore its rich history, stunning architecture, and famous artist signatures on this engaging Marquee Tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Chicago Theatre - Behind-the-scenes look at Chicago’s legendary theater

History-filled journey with a professional theater guide

Stunning 1920s French-Baroque interiors

Walls signed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Dolly Parton

Grand lobby & sweeping staircase setting immersive scene

What's Included
  • Free Wi-Fi inside the building
  • Guided tour of The Chicago Theatre
  • Access to exclusive areas inside the theater
Additional Information

Step into the world of America’s best musicians, comedians, and superstars with the Chicago Theatre Tour Experience. Embark on a captivating journey from the theatre’s inception in 1921 to its present-day status as a premier entertainment venue. Explore historical and architectural wonders, from the grand lobby to the majestic auditorium. Stand on the…

Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
175 N. State Steet, Chicago - located under the marquee on State Street between Lake Street and Benton Place. Also accessible by public transportation.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ahardcastle
Apr 17, 2025
Fun And filled with random facts - This was a fun tour. The ushers were young, energetic, and gave a lot of random facts. The theater was absolutely beautiful and my favorite part was the organ!
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Earl_t
Mar 23, 2025
Excellent - The tour guides are very nice and helpful. There is so much wonderful history in Chicago. Thanks for sharing.
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Jason_s
Mar 2, 2025
Great tour - The building is gorgeous full of history, great tour guides and a fun look at the theatre from backstage and all the signatures were awesome!!
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Karen
Feb 28, 2025
Art in Chicago - Very nice. We visited all the areas of the Theatre and could many photos. We had two guides answer all the questions.
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Christopher_c
Sep 29, 2024
Interesting tour - Interesting to hear about the history of this iconic building. Always good to see behind the scenes. To hear the organ played and visit the dressing room was great.
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Jeffrey_z
Sep 14, 2024
This tour is a must - Rebeclyn and John were wonderful guides as we learned about the history of this historic theater. The tour lasted a little longer than expected which was fine as we were enjoying our stay. This is a must tour if you are visiting Chicago.
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Skiely13
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour! - This was a great tour! The guides were great and provided a lot of the history of the theatre. Would have liked to walked a little slower in the hallway with posters of people that have performed in the theatre. All in all, I would recommend this tour!
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Salc518
Jul 18, 2024
Well worth your time! - Great experience. The guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Learned lots of interesting facts about the history and usage of the theater. They had answers to almost every question as well. The building itself is a gem and well worth the price of admission. My husband and I both were glad we made time for this experience.
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Rose_a
Jun 23, 2024
Good tour - John our guide, was great. Beautiful theatre, enjoyed hearing the organ! Learning the history was not what we expected.
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Rocio_l
Jun 15, 2024
So much history! - The tour guides were so upbeat and had good energy. Very knowledgeable and funny. It is a beautiful landmark.
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From $26
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).