Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired European styles to bold American Art Deco and Modernist innovations to today’s Contemporary designs that continue to set the pace for world-leading architecture. As you journey through Chicago’s spectacular skyscraper canyons and stunning interiors, you’ll see how economics, technology, creativity, and gritty determination shaped Chicago’s ever-evolving skyline. Whether you’re a visitor or you’re a Chicagoan who has never explored the architectural masterpieces you see every day, join us today on this enlightening adventure.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
Discuss the Wrigley Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Marina City Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Chicago Theater Building.
Discuss the building and interior.
Discuss the Reliance Building.
Discuss the Daley Center and Daley Plaza.
Discuss the Inland Steel Building.
Discuss the Marquette Building exterior and interior. The tour concludes here.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Intro to Chicago Architecture lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Intro to Chicago Architecture | 1h 45min | 5.0 (30) | $35 | |
 Chicago Architecture River Cruise | 1h–1h 15min | 4.8 (17,235) | $39 | View |
 Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (11,350) | $45 | View |
 Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady | 1h 30min | 4.9 (7,680) | $57 | View |
 Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour | 1h 30min | 4.8 (2,002) | $37 | View |
 Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors | 2 hours | 5.0 (1,894) | $35 | View |
 Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture | 4h 30min | 4.9 (1,470) | $101 | View |
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Chicago Architecture Center.
