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Chicago Loop Interior Architecture Walking Tour
Step inside magnificent lobbies, corridors and the underground Pedway passages on an in-depth Chicago interior architecture tour. The total walking distance is 0.5 miles.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour pricing from 28 USD per person
Group tour available in English
I was on the Loop Interior Architecture tour with Chicago Detours this past weekend, and it was a very fun, interactive, and educational tour! The roadmap they put together was thoughtful from starting at a building surrounded by architecture history, to ending at the beautiful Chicago cultural center across from the Millenium Park. And in between, they took us to some of the most beautiful and interesting buildings in Chicago - who would have thought, a church inside of a skyscraper? We also got to explore part of the Chicago pedway (which is great since it was cold that day). And I really enjoy the pictures and movie clips on the iPad. For me - those pictures and movie clips put things within the context of where they were before and where they are now. Our lead, Alex, was so knowledgeable and fun. I was always interested in history - and he didn't disappoint offering not just history you got to read in books, but also pop culture tidbits related to them. I so enjoyed this, and plann
Highlights
See a church with stained-glass windows on a skyscraper
Check out the Chicago Picasso sculpture
Explore the network of Pedway underground passages
Pass the contemporary Block 37 development
Discover the Marshall Field’s department store
Admire sparkling Tiffany mosaics
Visit the Chicago Cultural Center
Description
This walking tour takes you along a creative route that weaves through buildings and secret shortcuts. 95% of the tour takes place inside, making it great for any weather.
Participants share iPads with archival images of maps, historical photos and documentary video clips while the guide shares stories of Chicago’s history.
Our fun and passionate guides are highly trained professionals with degrees in architecture, design, art history and history. They know how to connect with a group, spark imaginations and communicate new concepts relating to architecture.
Looking at the outside of buildings, such as with architectural boat tours, can be a great first step in engaging with Chicago architecture. The next step is to enter the buildings and appreciate the architecture from new perspectives.
Tour starts inside the Marquette Building at 140 S. Dearborn. Walk Straight through the lobby and continue straight to the back of the exhibit space to find your tour guide. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. Tour ends inside the Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Participants share iPads with archival images of maps, historical photos and documentary video clips while the guide shares stories of Chicago’s history.
Our fun and passionate guides are highly trained professionals with degrees in architecture, design, art history and history. They know how to connect with a group, spark imaginations and communicate new concepts relating to architecture.
Looking at the outside of buildings, such as with architectural boat tours, can be a great first step in engaging with Chicago architecture. The next step is to enter the buildings and appreciate the architecture from new perspectives.
Tour starts inside the Marquette Building at 140 S. Dearborn. Walk Straight through the lobby and continue straight to the back of the exhibit space to find your tour guide. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. Tour ends inside the Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
What’s included & not included
Professional tour guide
Shared iPads with photos and videos
Chicago Pedway map
Special Chicago gifts
Meeting point
Walking Tour starts inside the Marquette Building at 140 S. Dearborn. Walk Straight through the lobby and continue straight to the back of the exhibit space to find your tour guide.
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Walking Tour starts inside the Marquette Building at 140 S. Dearborn. Walk Straight through the lobby and continue straight to the back of the exhibit space to find your tour guide.+13123501131
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