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Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Name: Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (14 reviews)

2 hours – 2h 30m

About This Experience

Explore the historic Loop District of Chicago on a private walking tour that delves into the city's architectural legacy. With an expert guide, visit iconic skyscrapers and stunning lobbies, learning the fascinating stories behind their designs. This 2.5-hour tour is perfect for architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, providing a unique perspective on the birthplace of modern skyscrapers. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, discover why Chicago's skyline is renowned worldwide.

- Private tour lasting 2.5 hours, perfect for families and small groups
- Visit landmark buildings like The Sullivan Center and The Rookery
- Expert local guide shares insider knowledge about architectural history
- Flexible meeting points available for your convenience

Tour Itinerary

15 min

Enter the beautiful lobby of the building built in 1888 and admire the design work of John Wellborn Root & Frank Lloyd Wright

15 min

Step inside this great example of an early skyscraper designed in 1894 by Holabird & Roche

20 min

Explore this fascinating building and compare a load-bearing building to a modern skyscraper construction

15 min

Admire this beautiful early department store building designed by Louis Sullivan the mentor of Frank Lloyd wright

10 min

Admire this post-modern building designed in 1985 by Helmut Jahn

20 min

Step inside one of the last Grand Hotels and admire the French Empire stylings in what was once the world's largest hotel

20 min

Explore the interior of this former athletic club built in 1893 designed with a Venetian gothic facade.

What's Included

Included

Entrance fees

Not Included

Guide Gratuities

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

Ground floor lobby. Your guide will be wearing a purple Chicago Museum Tours lanyard. Look left as you walk in the main entrance. Let us know in the comments section if you would like to meet somewhere else.