Free architecture and hidden local places walking tour in Chicago

This tour is about Chicago architecture and the hidden places that only locals know about. You will discover a new look of the city after a brief history of past events that made the city one of the most beautiful cities of the world. The tour will last between 2 o 3 hours depending on the pace of the group. The starting point will be in the front of Wrigley building as showing on the map below. From there we will cross the Michigan Ave bridge and enter the Pedway to find out what the city has hidden below the streets. We will come out by block 37 and from there we will start exploring the magnificent buildings in the loop area. The tour will finish by the beginning of the famous route 66.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English

94% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Franco

Tours since 2024

I am passionate with the architecture of Chicago. I have a very good knowledge of history and architecture of the building in Chicago. I have been living here for over 35 years. I am an engineer.

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95 reviews

Professionalism

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Fun

4.50

Communication

4.55

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4.73

95 reviews

Professionalism

4.83

Fun

4.50

Communication

4.55

Quality

4.72

Route

4.82

9 stops

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:400 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USAWe will meet in front of Wrigley building at 400 N. Michigan Ave.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Wrigley BuildingOver 100 years old building, being the first major office building north of the Chicago River. Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. hand selected the oddly shaped lot for the headquarters of the Wrigley Company.

Outside visit

DuSable BridgeNext to the bridge you will find the sculpture titled The Defense dated 1928 by the artist Henry Hering. Parsian-influenced limestone-clad bridge towers at each corner are like giant gateposts representing Chicago's historical origins as people and traffic approached.

Outside visit

Carbide & Carbon BuildingChampagne bottle shape official name Pendry Hotel was completed in 1929. Style art Deco. Carbide and Carbon Company developed the first dry cell battery, needed a regional headquarters to house its rapidly expanding business.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.