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

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Lynn
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.

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  • 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.

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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.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Apple Michigan Avenue
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Wrigley Building
  • 3
    Outside visit
    LondonHouse Chicago
  • 4
    Outside visit
    330 N. Wabash Avenue
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Marina City
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Leo Burnett
  • 7
    Outside visit
    LaSalle-Wacker Building
  • 8
    Outside visit
    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).

Tour opinions

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Luciana 20 Sep 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Realmente muy completa toda la información y las ganas con la que transmite la experiencia de arquitectura en Chicago. La amamos!
Carolina 20 Sep 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
El tour lo hicimos con Lynn, muy profesional y excelente explicación El recorrido es atractivo. Lynn es muy amable y nos dio información extra para recorrer por nuestra cuenta. Lo recomiendo!
Mariella 07 Sep 2023
Offenbach

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Lynn war toll , jetzt sehen wir die Stadt mit anderen Augen , sie war perfekt vorbereitet Wir würden es 100 Prozent empfehlen . Sollte jeder mitmachen
Patrice 04 Sep 2023
Montreal

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
It was amazing tour Lynn is a great guide 🤗
Antonella 02 Sep 2023
New York

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Lynn was a fantastic tour guide, knowledgeable but also really kind and fun !! Fully recommend
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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