Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
from $35.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
1 hour 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
Itinerary
- 1Wrigley Building
Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.
- 2Chicago Riverwalk
View the Chicago Riverwalk.
- 3Aqua Tower
It’s fair to say Aqua is a star-maker, with its 2009 completion putting the city’s newest neighborhood, Lakeshore East, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. And though Aqua certainly wasn’t architect Jeanne Gang’s first project, it is the one that put her on Chicagoans' architectural radar.
- 4Tribune Tower
Designed by Howells & Hood, the Tribune Tower was the result of an international design competition to create "the most beautiful building in the world."
- 5The Art Institute of Chicago
View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
- 6John Hancock Center
View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
- 7Millennium Park
Millennium Park is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean."
What's included
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
Not included
- Coat check
- Food and drink
- Storage for luggage and strollers
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pet are not allowed.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
