Chicago Architecture Tours

Discover Chicago's stunning architecture with top tours like river cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, and lake excursions. Book your architecture tour today!

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2 Hours Chicago Architecture Tour - Skyscrapers and Photo Ops

2 Hours Chicago Architecture Tour - Skyscrapers and Photo Ops

Explore the architectural extravaganza of Chicago downtown and discover the most amazing and captivating facts about the first high-rises, city planning, and co

★ 5.0 (1)
From $89.00 USD
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Explore Chicago at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, providing unlimited access to the city's iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. Relax on o

★ 4.2 (5)
From $84.00 USD
Best of Chicago: Premium Small Group City Tour

Best of Chicago: Premium Small Group City Tour

Discover Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mil

★ 5.0 (46)
From $48.00 USD
Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition

Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition

Get the best of both worlds: explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this expert-led walkin

★ 5.0 (736)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady has long been the gold standard among all Chicago tour experiences, and is the only Chi

★ 4.9 (7641)
From $57.00 USD
Chicago Architecture Gilded Interiors Walking Tour

Chicago Architecture Gilded Interiors Walking Tour

Visit the most beautiful interiors in Chicago with a local guide bringing their stories to life. Step into stunning centuries-old architecture on a guided wal

From $27.99 USD
Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Experience the stunning beauty of Chicago on a captivating cruise along the historic Chicago River. This architectural tour takes you down the main branch of th

★ 4.8 (17211)
From $39.00 USD
Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop

Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop

This tour explores some of the best hidden details, secret buildings and spaces, and untold stories that add wonderful bits of color and texture to the overall

★ 4.9 (593)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors

Though the Art Deco style throws us back in time, it’s actually a futuristic style — it’s meant to make people in the 1920s think of the future. The gleaming ma

★ 5.0 (142)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact o

★ 5.0 (91)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Architecture, Art and History Tour - Off The Beaten Path

Chicago Architecture, Art and History Tour - Off The Beaten Path

This short but sweet and unique adventure will take you on a 2-hour walking tour by the interiors of the most iconic buildings of Chicago downtown. Dive into t

From $95.00 USD
Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Chicago Architecture, History and Culture Loop Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s historic Loop through the prism of its architecture. This three-hour trek will cover defining moments from 350 years of Chicago’s history, inc

★ 5.0 (4)
From $50.00 USD
Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco buildings,

★ 4.9 (33)
From $45.00 USD
Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Uncover the Windy City on Chicago’s premier guided minibus tour! Discover 20+ top landmarks with photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean", Museum Campus, & the hist

★ 4.8 (747)
From $49.95 USD
Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included

Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and

★ 4.8 (103)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Downtown Private Guided Walking Tour

Chicago Downtown Private Guided Walking Tour

Uncover Chicago’s bold spirit through its iconic landmarks, from the Gothic Holy Name Cathedral to the gleaming Cloud Gate. Hear untold stories of resilience, a

From $205.00 USD
Chicago Early Skyscraper Walking Tour in the Loop

Chicago Early Skyscraper Walking Tour in the Loop

Step into the birthplace of the modern skyscraper on this immersive walking tour through Chicago’s historic Loop. Discover the stories, innovations, and hidden

From $39.00 USD
Chicago Haunted Interior Architecture Ghost Tour

Chicago Haunted Interior Architecture Ghost Tour

Take the best ghost tour in Chicago! Go inside 6/8 old buildings, learn about what makes them haunted and what also makes them cool! Learn from expert guides wh

★ 5.0 (26)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Discover Chicago at your own pace with Big Bus. Travel aboard an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of the city's most famous landmarks, incl

★ 3.9 (2445)
From $49.00 USD
Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

Chicago in a Day Walking Tour: Food, History & Architecture

Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history and vibrant culinary scene on this captivating walking tour. Discover the city's iconic architecture and Prohibition-

★ 4.9 (1464)
From $100.95 USD
Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

An authentic Chicago tradition since 1935, this is the tour that started it all. This unique excursion tells the story of more than 200 years of fascinating soc

★ 4.7 (2492)
From $48.00 USD
Chicago Lakefront Trail: A Self-Guided Bike Tour

Chicago Lakefront Trail: A Self-Guided Bike Tour

This self-guided bike tour traces Chicago's reinvention from the ashes of the Great Fire to the skyline that rose in its place, pedaling the Lakefront Trail wit

From $14.99 USD
Chicago Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour: Architecture & History Walk

Chicago Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour: Architecture & History Walk

Discover the vibrant essence of Chicago with a self-guided tour through the Loop, the city’s historic downtown. This journey unveils a blend of striking skysc

★ 5.0 (5)
From $9.99 USD
Chicago Photo Capture Your Adventure Walking Tour

Chicago Photo Capture Your Adventure Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's iconic sights on this guided walking tour that highlights five scenic photo spots. With a local guide, enjoy stunning skyline views and learn

★ 5.0 (1)
From $49.00 USD
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Experience Chicago's legendary architecture and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing legacy for all to admire. This family-friendly introdu

★ 4.6 (3778)
From $28.00 USD
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

Marvel at the magnificent architecture on the Chicago River with expert tour guides! All ages welcome. Each architecture river tour is narrated by a profession

★ 4.8 (1992)
From $37.00 USD
Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour

Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's iconic skyline on this enlightening Riverwalk architectural tour. Experience the rich tapestry of history and innovation as "you get your step

From $49.00 USD
Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Welcome to Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk. Spanning from Lake Michigan west to Franklin Street. Called the city second Lakefront', the Riverwalk contains restaurant

★ 4.1 (9)
From $12.74 USD
Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago Scenic Driving Tour

Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local driving guide and that's w

★ 5.0 (24)
From $315.00 USD
Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water with an exciting ride on our Seadog River and Lake Architectural Tour! Sail thr

★ 4.5 (317)
From $42.84 USD
Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour

Chicago Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Chicago like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, lingering at fascinating locations or moving swiftly through others as y

★ 3.9 (9)
From $6.00 USD
Chicago Tour South Side

Chicago Tour South Side

The Blue-Collar side of Chicago many call it! This tour will show The Ford Factory, home of the steel mills, the blue-collar neighborhoods and many places on th

★ 4.5 (50)
From $125.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing b

★ 4.9 (233)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimis

★ 4.8 (199)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with vary

★ 5.0 (44)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers

Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers

Chicago is home to some of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. Get an up-close look at these 19th Century marvels, learn about innovations used to build them and

★ 4.8 (81)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the

★ 4.9 (462)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldbe

★ 4.9 (73)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile

Discover how a dirt road known as Pine Street transformed into a "Paris on the Prairie" and later into the Magnificent Mile, the city’s premier shopping distric

★ 4.9 (54)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Learn about the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany as we visit some of Chicago’s most magnificent art-glass and mosaic installations, each designed and craf

★ 4.7 (48)
From $35.00 USD
Chicago's Dark Side: Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour

Chicago's Dark Side: Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour

Discover Chicago’s dark side on a chilling 2-hour walking tour. Strolling just under 2 miles at an easy pace, we reveal stories of gangsters, tragedies, and res

★ 4.9 (82)
From $35.00 USD
City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

Fine dining and unrivaled skyline views await from the moment you step aboard our Premier Plus Chicago Lunch Cruise. A selection of delectable plated lunch spec

★ 4.4 (44)
From $92.94 USD
Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This 2.

★ 5.0 (5)
From $55.00 USD
Downtown Chicago Loop Walking Tour (Private)

Downtown Chicago Loop Walking Tour (Private)

Discover the stories, styles, and spirit that built Chicago into the architectural capital of the world. On this walking tour through the Loop, you’ll explore t

From $27.00 USD
Exclusive Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max

Exclusive Downtown Chicago Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max

What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. Tour Ch

From $55.00 USD
Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the Historic Old Post Office in Chicago

Explore the new Old Post Office Building, whose early 20th-century design has been adaptively reused into a beautiful, modern Class A Office building. It once

★ 5.0 (29)
From $15.00 USD
Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Tour with Tickets

Field Museum of Natural History Chicago Tour with Tickets

Skip the lines and uncover ancient wonders at Chicago’s Field Museum, home to SUE, the world’s most complete T. rex. Marvel at dazzling artifacts, real mummies,

★ 4.0 (3)
From $313.00 USD
Frank Lloyd Wright Oak Park Architecture Tour from Chicago

Frank Lloyd Wright Oak Park Architecture Tour from Chicago

Explore the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright on a private, fully personalized tour in Chicago, home to the world’s largest collection of his buildings

★ 4.4 (10)
From $217.78 USD
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

The Frederick C. Robie House on the University of Chicago campus is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. This

★ 4.2 (169)
From $27.00 USD
Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour

Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour

Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, from the mun

★ 5.0 (52)
From $45.00 USD
Historic Pullman Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Historic Pullman Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Step into Chicago’s past and explore the story of America’s first model industrial town on this guided walking tour through the Pullman Historic District. Once

From $223.00 USD
Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

Historical and Architectural Chicago Fireboat River & Lake Cruise

Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights.

★ 4.9 (514)
From $38.76 USD
History of the Jazz Age at Chicago Art Deco Architecture Tour

History of the Jazz Age at Chicago Art Deco Architecture Tour

Dive into the center of the architectural boom of the roaring 1920s and take a chance to enjoy the grand facades of the Art Deco skyscrapers on this guided walk

From $67.00 USD
Intro to Chicago Architecture

Intro to Chicago Architecture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from ea

★ 5.0 (30)
From $35.00 USD
Logan Square Walking Tour Experience

Logan Square Walking Tour Experience

An amazing, local's guided tour of one of Chicago's coolest neighborhoods. Learn the history and get advice from a local who knows this area and make your Chica

From $35.00 USD
Luxury Minibus Chicago City Tour with Architecture Cruise Upgrade

Luxury Minibus Chicago City Tour with Architecture Cruise Upgrade

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean

★ 4.9 (20)
From $65.00 USD
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors

Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors

UPDATE 2024: Don't be fooled by the copycats out there offering shady copies of our award-winning tours for $1 cheaper! There's only one company that's exclusiv

★ 5.0 (1887)
From $35.00 USD
Private & All-Inclusive Chicago Downtown Highlights Walking Tour

Private & All-Inclusive Chicago Downtown Highlights Walking Tour

On this private walking tour our expert local guide will take you to see some of Chicago’s best-known attractions! The day will begin with you meeting with yo

From $223.00 USD
Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: Chicago Loop Interior Architecture

Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: Chicago Loop Interior Architecture

Make the best of your visit to Chicago and explore the interiors of the emblematic Loop of Chicago downtown with a private licensed guide. You will enjoy a priv

From $311.20 USD
Private Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

Private Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

Discover the heart of Chicago’s architectural legacy on this guided walking tour through the historic Loop District. Step back in time as you explore some of th

★ 4.8 (6)
From $211.00 USD
Private Chicago City Minibus Tour

Private Chicago City Minibus Tour

Don’t miss Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning private sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on

★ 5.0 (1)
From $999.00 USD
Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

Private Chicago Loop Architecture Walking Tour

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 sky

★ 5.0 (21)
From $180.00 USD
Private Magnificent Mile Architecture Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket

Private Magnificent Mile Architecture Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket

Experience the story of Chicago through its skyline on a walking tour that stretches from the city’s 19th-century roots to its most striking modern towers. From

★ 4.9 (81)
From $235.00 USD
Skip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour

Skip the lines to the iconic Art Institute of Chicago and marvel at world-famous masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Dive into a treasure trove of art

From $318.00 USD
Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour

Walkin' with Colin: Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Tour

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

★ 5.0 (257)
From $44.00 USD
Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hanco

★ 5.0 (3)
From $240.00 USD

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