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Walking Tour: Chicago's Loop - Home of the Modern Skyscraper

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Chicago, USA
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the architectural splendor of downtown Chicago—and learn all about the city’s early skyscrapers, urban planning, and modern history—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning on Michigan Avenue and set off by foot and by L train. You’ll see world-renowned landmarks like the Rookery Building, will visit the Chicago Cultural Center to admire the world’s largest Tiffany dome, will explore the Fine Arts Building, and much more.
  • This small-group tour is capped at just ten people for a personal feel
  • Explore the Loop in the company of a lifelong Chicago resident
  • Discover the city’s well-known and tucked-away architectural highlights
  • Learn all about Chicago history as you go, including its first skyscrapers

What's Included

  • Transit tickets
  • Local expert guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Fine Arts Building
    410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

    Meet your guide in front of the building at 410 S Michigan Ave entrance.

End point

  • Chicago Cultural Center
    78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

    Wrap up the tour with a visit to the world's largest Tiffany dome.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Fine Arts Building

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Harold Washington Library Center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Monadnock Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Marquette Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Revival Food Hall

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

The Rookery Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Quincy

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8

Macy's on State Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Chicago Cultural Center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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 36 reviews
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Chicago City tour - from inside these amazing buildings

Christine_L, Mar 2023
Absolutely loved this tour. Tom is a great tour guide and knows and loves his city. Learned so much about Chicago and its buildings. Real highlight is getting inside the buildings and seeing some of the most amazing architecture. You can walk through Macy's and not see the incredible tiled dome, just look up.

First trip to the windy city

William_C, Dec 2022
Tom was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed our first trip to Chicago. Tom was very knowledgeable and showed us some very beautiful buildings and art. Would do it all over again! thanks

A great tour in Chicago

Michael_L, Jun 2021
Our guide was very personable, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He paced the tour in such a way that we could appreciate and enjoy the history and architectural details of the many sites we visited. He went above and beyond most guides in ensuring we had an enjoyable learning experience. I highly recommend L Stop Tours when visiting Chicago.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Thanks for your review! We're happy to hear Tom provided an enjoyable tour experience for you. Hope to see you again next time you're in town!

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