Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour
Description
Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around, to discover incredible stories and secrets of the city on this not to miss feet on the street experience! During our loop around "Da Loop" we will peel back the layers of this Great Big Onion Town, going in and out of extraordinary buildings, admiring amazing art and architecture along the way as we uncover how it all came to be. Expect an engaging, entertaining and wide-eye-opening tour du jour of my sweet home, Chicago.
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Itinerary
Oogle your eyes over the most marvelous mosaic mural by the renowned Marc Chagall as we discover some of Chicago's most incredible feats.
Marvel at the exterior and interior of one of the oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers in Chicago.
Modern Art meets Modern Architecture among creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
Behold the oldest skyscraper in Chicago and one of the most stunning buildings in the city.
Picasso's gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.
Take a long look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and learn the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.
Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.
Reviews(243)
Great tour! Colin is very charismatic and engaging, very knowledgeable of the city, we learned a lot of little interesting details that would otherwise be skipped on a large group tours. This was a small group and felt almost personalized. Definitely recommend.
Colin was an awesome guide! We had a great time and enjoyed the tour. He is very knowledgeable and we visited some great spots in downtown Chicago. I would highly recommend it!
Great start to our trip! Colin was very knowledgeable and resourceful. Helped us to learn about the city’s history and insightful on what’s happening today. Love that he offered suggestions on things we could do, etc. Thank you!
Colin is the best! Amazing guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and fun history teller. He took us to the best spots in the city where we learned about Chicago’s history and saw amazing buildings, spaces and decorative details. He showed us a lot of old photos, in his tablet , that helped enhance the experience. He even extended the tour for us and suggested restaurants to go. Highly recommended, go with him, you are in good hands!🙌
Fun and engaging tour of Chicago. His pace is perfect and his voice is clear and loud enough to hear without being obnoxious. Good stories and interesting facts. Get it done!!!
Omg we loved loved loved Colin. He was the best tour guide ever. If you're in need of a tour please consider him.🥰
Collin was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We were in a small group of people for the tour. It felt like we were all friends by the end. We loved learning about Chicago.
First, Colin is an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the city and its unique history. He is very extensive. I would give him an A+ or a higher grade if I could. I like the fact he used lies his iPad to enhance his presentations. He was very accommodating to our questions needs and interest. I have taken this tour before with someone else and I learned so much more on his tour.
Excellent tour, Collin is fantastic! He knows a lot about the city and iconic places. We truly enjoyed and learned a lot from the walk, Chicago is a city full of nuances. Thank you very much!
Loved the history, delivered with humor and full of interesting details. Colin is an expert on Chicago history! So fun to get into places that we’ve walked by for years to reveal treasures of the city. A must-do tour!
