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
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Rene_F, Aug 2026
It is very informative, but still friendly and casual. It's kind of like an adult field trip. Our tour guide Adam was really knowledgeable and funny.
Yosh_B, Aug 2026
Heath was a super competent and engaging guide - Chicago tour guides set a high bar and he just delivered an A++ experience. The tour showcases some true jewels. Highly recommend.
Lauren_C, Aug 2026
This was a fun and educational tour with Spencer, a great guide. We visited spots I never would have found without this tour and it really deepened my appreciation for Chicago. I highly recommend.
Belinda_H, Aug 2026
Spencer is fantastic! Very detailed interiors tour with a bonus of Chicago-related movie and restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend.
Marc_H, Aug 2026
Excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, personable, good sense of humor. Well paced tour. Small group so the tour guide was able to answer all our questions. Architecture was amazing. Learned interesting tidbits about Chicago’s history.
Samantha_D, Aug 2026
Katie did an amazing job talking about Chicago’s history. The depth of knowledge she has is incredible and allowed us to ask questions. She is passionate and loves her work. It made the tour so enjoyable!
Rita_D, Jul 2026
My daughter and I took this tour with Hillary as the guide. She was so knowledgable and quite entertaining as well. As lovers of the Art Deco style of architecture we were impressed with the buildings and the history behind them. I highly recommend this tour.
Carolyn_A, Jul 2026
My son and I had the best time on this tour. Kate was outstanding, explaining so many key elements and remarkable historical facts about the architecture of each building. We highly recommend this tour.
Wendy_T, Jul 2026
Heath was extremely knowledgeable about the Chicago buildings and brought us to some very cool interiors. I would recommend this for Chicagoans and visitors.
Akin_B, Jul 2026
I had a really great time on this tour. Our tour guide Kate was very engaging and was a treasure trove of information. The tour gave a unique insight into the famed architecture of Chicago.
Rachael_S, Jul 2026
Henry was an amazing tour guide!! This tour was an in-depth look at some of the best interiors. We might never have even entered these buildings and now we have such a deep knowledge of their backstory.
The tour was worth it just to see all the Tiffany glass up close!
Ivette_M, Jul 2026
Adam was very informative and fun. My family and I enjoyed learning more about Chicago’s architecture more from the inside.
KATHLEEN_M, Jul 2026
I live in the Chicagoland area. We just wanted to go to the city and do something different. This tour was awesome. Not too much walking, got to go in a lot of buildings with air-conditioning so the weather was not too much of an issue. We just loved it. Learned so much about buildings that we see every day but I’ve never actually gone into. Highly recommend it for locals as well as out-of-towners. Kate was an awesome guide if you can get her I’d recommend that as well.
Kim_H, Jul 2026
Kate was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who took us through five of Chicago’s best examples of Art Deco and postmodern architecture, spanning the 1890s through the 1980s. She pointed out fascinating details and shared fun facts at each stop. It was a great tour—we learned a lot and got to see stunning interiors that became some of our favorite memories from landmarks we’ve walked by often being an Illinoisan.
kathaleen, Jul 2026
My tour guide was Henry and he was awesome!! Lots of interesting details about the buildings and you can tell he loved the details about design. Highly recommend
FENESA_r, Jul 2026
I started this tour with a small group, and from our very first stop, I absolutely fell in love.
Unfortunately, I had to leave early because I had tickets to the opera, and the show overlapped with the tour. That was completely my mistake, I simply didn't plan my schedule well.
Even though I only got to see three of the five buildings, I can honestly say this tour was incredible. I already know I'll be booking it again so I can experience the entire thing.
This is one tour you simply have to do. It's fascinating, beautifully put together, and absolutely worth your time. Highly recommend! ✨🏛️❤️
justine_c, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time on this tour! Everyone does the boat architecture tour but adding this tour of the interiors really added to our discovery of Chicago architecture and history. Our guide was amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone !
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.
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