Free tour

Chicago's World-Class Architecture: From Beaux Arts to Contemporary Styles

Duration: 2h

Languages: English

Quality Verified Registered on August 21, 2022

IF YOU DO NOT SEE A TOUR ON A DAY OR AT A TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU, PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR REQUEST AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE. Hello. My name is Lynn. I have been guiding guests in Chicago for 20 years. I completed rigorous training from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, and the historic Glessner House. Born and raised in the Chicago area I am a former teacher. As a tour guide, I now have the best classroom (Chicago) and the best students (my guests). I would love to share my favorite city with you. So, join me; won’t you? If you don't find a tour at a day or time that works for you, please let me know and I will do my best to add a tour to accommodate your schedule.

No minimum number of attendees

No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
Free booking and cancellation

Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

(If you prefer another day or time, please contact me with your availability. I will do the best to accommodate your schedule.)

Since 1884 when the world's first skyscraper was built here, Chicago has been known for its world-class architecture.
We will explore some of the City Landmarks and Nationally registered buildings. We will walk through time from the oldest to the newest buildings on the river and you will be introduced to the varied styles of building design, methods of construction and some of the world-class architects and building engineers who have sculpted the city skyline over the years. Come for the tour; stay for the surprise at the end.

Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

Meeting point:

401 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

401 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

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We will begin our tour in front of the Apple store on the northeast corner of the DuSable Bridge on Michigan Ave. at the river. Look for me with the red umbrella.
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Apple Michigan Avenue
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Wrigley Building
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LondonHouse Chicago

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330 N. Wabash Avenue
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Marina City
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Leo Burnett
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LaSalle-Wacker Building
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333 West Wacker Drive

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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