Guided walking tour · Chicago, United States

Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

A walk past the landmark buildings of Michigan Avenue and State Street from Chicago's architectural golden age.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 457 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £27 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Chicago Architecture Center
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Wrigley Building5 min
  2. Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby10 min
  3. Carbide and Carbon Building5 min
  4. Reliance Building5 min
  5. Chicago Cultural Center10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide
  • Walking tour of Chicago Architecture

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Chicago

  • Price: from £27. 6 of the other 12 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £34.
  • Reviews: 10 of the other 12 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 6 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2 km in about 26 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Chicago

Chicago is known for its skyscrapers, riverwalk and lakefront parks, and its downtown Loop is one of the best places in the world to see modern architecture.

Terrain. Flat throughout.

Wind. Strong winds off the lake, especially in winter.

Read the full Chicago walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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