Tour a piedi di Chicago: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Wow! This was our favorite tour! We liked it even more than the boat ride along the river. We never would have found all these beautiful interiors, mosaics, stained glass etc without our wonderful, knowledgeable and all around lovely guide Joan! She told us about some other historic interiors to check out that we just didn't have time for. We also learned so much history of Chicago and different design styles. Loved it!

I went on the Chicago Architecture Center's Interior Treasures of the Golden Age tour in June 2026. Betty was my docent and she was outstanding. She knew her subject inside and out and explained things to us in a very understandable manner. It was clear to us that Betty is passionate about Chicago and this tour. Also, it was raining that day but her bright demeanor kept the tour light and fun. CAC has a great docent in Betty!

Highly recommend!!! Our tour guide was very knowledgable and we learned alot. If you are interested in seeing the beauty INSIDE Chicago's great architectural giants you should do this tour!!!

After already doing the architecture tour by boat, I wanted to spend more time getting up and close with the buildings. Bill was a fantastic tour guide who shared so much knowledge and history about some of Chicago's most fascinating buildings. It was like a behind the scenes tour of Chicago that many visitors never experience. I learned so much about the cultural center and Tiffany's domes. Would highly recommend. Your ticket includes entry to the Chicago Architecture Museum, so we checked that out after the tour too.

As a solo traveler, I really enjoyed this tour. What I appreciated most was that we explored both the exterior and interior of several iconic buildings, making the experience much more immersive. My guide, John, provided excellent historical context, explained how the buildings evolved over time, and pointed out many architectural details that I would have missed on my own. A great introduction to Chicago's architecture and history. Highly recommended!

We have taken numerous Viator tours and they are always top-notch. This tour was no exception. The places that we saw were indeed treasures. Our tour guide was exceptional…knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and delightful!

Amazing interiors discovery with a great and knowledgeable guide !

We toured Graceland Cemetery with Mary Jo Hoag! The theme was “women’s stories “. She is a great storyteller. We heard about many women who helped build Chicago. The stories were full of interesting information told in the most entertaining way. If you are on a tour with her, be prepared to walk away with stories you have probably never heard. Thank you Mary Jo!!

What a great tour of Chicago. Rene our tour guide was excellent! His passion, knowledge, and storytelling made Chicago’s history and architecture come alive. The tour was engaging, informative, and filled with fascinating details and personal touches plus all the beautiful details on buildings, lobbies and architecture designs were just stunning! I highly recommend Rene’s tour for anyone wanting to experience Chicago in a memorable and enjoyable way!

I had a wonderful one on one tour with Delta. She is such an expert, friendly and simply a great tour guide. We even made it work to see the bridge lift. Well spent 2 hours, highly recommend.