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Chicago Architecture Center Admission With Walk Through Time Tour

Tour guide explaining architecture to a group in Chicago's city center.
Carbide & Carbon Building facade in Chicago with art deco details.
NBC Tower in Chicago against a clear blue sky.
Chicago theater marquee near the Page Brothers Building, Chicago.

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Open today

10:00am - 7:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Trace Chicago’s architectural evolution on a guided 90-minute walking tour, from 1870s reconstruction to today’s glass-and-steel marvels.

    • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group (limited to 15) and ask questions as your Chicago Architecture Center-certified guide brings each building’s design and era to life.

    • See key architectural milestones such as early steel-frame structures, Art Deco icons like the Carbide & Carbon Building, and contemporary towers including Aqua.

    • Your ticket includes flexible entry to the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) with seven-day validity from your tour date.

    • Explore detailed scale models, interactive exhibits, and inspiring design-innovations at your own pace.

    • 90-minute walking tour of Chicago's architecture

    • Certified guide

    • Small-group tour (limited to 15 participants)

    • Entry to the Chicago Architecture Center with a 7-day validity

    • Access to all ongoing exhibits

    • Guided tour of the Chicago Architecture Center

    • Food and beverages

    • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

  • TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
    Timeline
    Map
    10 min by walk
    0.6 km

    1. 177 N State St

    Free Admission

    A contemporary glass façade set beside historic theaters, highlighting downtown’s ongoing transformation and vertical growth.

    3 min by walk
    0.2 km

    2. Virgin Hotels Chicago

    Tickets not included
    10 min by walk
    0.75 km

    3. Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave

    Tickets not included
    18 min by walk
    1.4 km

    Passes By

    4. NBC Tower

    Tickets not included
    9 min by walk
    0.65 km

    5. Carbide & Carbon Building

    Tickets not included
    4 min by walk
    0.27 km
    End point

    Chicago Architecture Center

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on the tour or inside the Chicago Architecture Center.

    • Pets are not allowed; only registered service animals may enter.

    • Alcohol, drugs, and intoxicated guests are strictly prohibited on the tour and inside the Center.

    • Smoking and vaping are not permitted during the walking tour or inside the Center.

    • Entry/admission to Virgin Hotels Chicago, Aqua Tower, Hampton Inn Chicago, NBC Tower, and Carbide & Carbon Building in not included.

    Accessibility

    • Both the walking tour and the Chicago Architecture Center are wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The walking tour is conducted in English.

    • Group size is limited to 15 guests.

    • The tour departs from the Chicago Architecture Center; check your ticket for the exact meeting point.

    • Personal listening devices are available; they are compatible with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

    • Your ticket includes admission to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour date.

    • The itinerary is subject to change, in accordance with health & safety policies, without notice.

    • Tours operate rain or shine; dress for outdoor conditions.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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