Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
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Chicago, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the hidden gems of Chicago’s Loop area on a walking tour that showcases the best of the neighborhood’s stunning interiors and architectural must-sees. Step behind the facades to explore beautifully designed interiors—from art deco spaces to stained glass mosaics—as you follow a carefully curated route led by a guide. Along the way, learn about the city’s architecture, art, and history, and experience a side of Chicago often missed by travelers, all from a local’s perspective.
- See the district's most fascinating interiors and architectural gems
- Explore the hidden side of Chicago with a local guide
- Get a unique view of the city that many travelers miss
- Fun experience for locals and visitors alike
What's Included
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 425 S Financial Pl, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Meet in the plaza in front of 425 S. Financial Place, near the large metal horse sculpture.
End point
- Chicago Cultural Center78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
NOTE: THIS IS THE ****ENDING POINT**** of the tour, NOT THE BEGINNING!
Itinerary
1
Chicago Board Of Trade Building
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Downtown / The Loop
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Chicago Cultural Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 1,695 reviews
Brandon_H, Jun 2026
We live in Chicago but wanted to be a tourist in our own city. The tour was outstanding ! Spencer did a great job and you can really see his passion for and knowledge of the city. Highly recommend for out of town guest or long time Chicagoans to learn about hidden gems hiding in plain sight.
GailK_F, Jun 2026
Use the bathroom in the station by the meeting point- tour is 2 hours long. Spencer was our guide- he was so friendly and informative & added his own personal experiences at each stop.
Guy_L, Jun 2026
Heath provided great insight on a number of historic buildings in the downtown area. The pace of the tour was perfect. His knowledge about the history of the buildings and the city is outstanding and I'd like to do it again if I get the chance. It's a great way to learn about the city for tourists, newcomers and long-time residents of the area. Well done, Heath!
Michelle_B, Jun 2026
Our guide, Heath, was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about the architecture and the arts in Chicago. We enjoyed his story telling and saw places I would have been unaware of if I had not taken the tour. The tour covered many blocks in the Loop but was an easy walk for anyone in relatively good health. I will definitely be recommending the tour to my travel clients, family, and friends. And when Heath tells you to check out the dome NOT on the TOUR in the The Cultural Building, make sure you follow his advice. It was absolutely stunning.
Stephen_G, Jun 2026
This is a very informative and enjoyable experience. The lobbies of these downtown Chicago buildings are beautiful and unbelievable..
Sarah_B, Jun 2026
Walking tour around landmarks and also into lobbies of key building , lots of historical facts were explained
Alan_L, Jun 2026
Absolutely fantastic! Spencer was awesome and this tour makes you fall in love with the city and appreciate all the details.
Blaesm, Jun 2026
Excellent tour with Colleen. She took us into 5 interesting buildings and taught us a bit about the history and architectural features.
Dana_K, Jun 2026
My mother is 77 and managed the standing and walking just fine. All our questions were politely answered. It was definitely worthwhile!
Joan_A, Jun 2026
Worthwhile 2-hour experience in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our guide, Heath, was knowledgeable and energetic as he told us about the exteriors and beautiful interiors of some major Chicago structures.
Sandra_L, Jun 2026
He was very knowledgeable and was speaking very fast. He was also very time conscious. And made sure he finished in the exact minute. So if you weren’t right with him you missed some things. Places were fascinating.
Larry_G, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable guide who was very lively and informative. Would definitely recommend the tour tothose interested in interiors
Linda_W, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and went in depth on many subjects. So this tour is for people who especially are interested in the history behind the buildings.
Mike_S, Jun 2026
2 hrs walking and standing. We hit 5 buildings and Heath was knowledgeable about each. Board of Trade, Rookery, the 190, Marquette, and finish at Library/Cultural center. Honestly I had expected at least 6 stops but Heath would have had to cut his lectures a bit. I was also surprised that the Palmer House was not included. The main hall and lobby there is magnificent. Oh well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Mike, thanks for your feedback, and sorry you were a bit disappointed with your experience. Over 12 years of running this tour, we find that 5 buildings -- sometimes 6, depending on group pacing -- is the perfect amount of content for most guests. It's a leisurely though steady pace, and we find that quality of content at deliberately chosen stops is better than less content at more stops. And we do visit the Palmer House on Sundays when we don't visit the Rookery. That said, please consider editing your review to NOT give away our whole itinerary. We have had major issues the last couple years with copycat companies offering shameless copies of my interior architecture tours, and it doesn't help to have a review unnecessarily listing out our itinerary. Please consider editing your review. Thanks.
Alastair_D, Jun 2026
Adam was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide; he made this a wonderful tour. I learned so much about Chicago and I am happy to recommend it to others.
Valerie_M, Jun 2026
Value for money. Very interesting insight into Chicago architecture. Knowledgeable guide who put in a-lot of effort and answered all our questions.
Barbara_Z, Jun 2026
Henry was my guide and he had deep knowledge of Chicago architecture. I have a higher appreciation for Chicago's history and beauty.
Amy_D, Jun 2026
Henry was so knowledgeable and you can tell that he has such a passion for the subject matter. He was able to answer every question, and our group had a lot! He also managed to keep us out of the rain as much as possible.
sarah_c, Jun 2026
Spencer was a great tour guide! Showed us some amazing foyers and buildings. The walk was very interesting and he made the tour very interesting with some movie spots as well. Highly recommend this tour.
Darlene_H, May 2026
Our guide Adam was personable and knowledgeable and we learned a lot and were throughly entertained. Great tour and worth the time!!
JeanChristophe_M, May 2026
An outstanding experience. Spencer, who us passionate about his city, is very knowledgeable and made this 2 hours walking tour such an interesting and content-rich tour. And how rich architecturally and historically are these buildings!
Yuhui_H, May 2026
Adam did a great job to share the history and story behind those architecture designs. A highlight for our visit to Chicago. Highly recommended
Joy_O, May 2026
Gorgeous interiors and pretty highlights. The weather was great (not cold or too hot) so walking outside was a breeze...no pun intended.
Caitlin_N, May 2026
Great architecture tour! Our guide Henry was very knowledgeable and the sites were beautiful, highly recommend!
Barbara_C, May 2026
Very interesting and informative walking tour
Henry was so knowledgeable and the 2 hour tour just flew by.
Jean_C, May 2026
Wonderful tour of indoor architecture; some walking between buildings, so be prepared for weather. Our enthusiastic guide Adam was very knowledgeable and passionate about the places we visited. We learned a LOT about the history of Chicago! He made the tour really fun. The buildings were stunningly gorgeous inside.
Kristine_K, May 2026
My family members and I were very impressed with Henry, our tour guide and the actual tour itself. We visited the interiors of five incredible buildings with excellent back stories and got details about others in the area. Henry was extremely knowledgeable, personable and punctual. He spoke clearly, had good explanations and we learned a lot.
Abby_H, May 2026
Fantastic introduction to the city and history of Chicago. Heath was an engaging and thoughtful guide.
Erin_K, May 2026
The spaces toured were lovely, especially the Rookery and Marquette building. We were not able to access the Cultural Center due to a private party, but the tour guide had some alternative location that were equally interesting.
Rachel_W, May 2026
It was a great walking tour. Our tour guide Spencer had so much information about the city and the buildings we were walking through. He gave recommendations on places to eat, drink and explore outside of our tour as well!
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