Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture
Chicago, US
93% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Admission to Chicago Architecture Center
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Professional certified guide
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Walking tour of modern architecture
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Wheelchair accessible
Explore Chicago's iconic modern architecture with a guided walking tour highlighting the city's architectural masterpieces and urban planning insights.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Admission to the galleries of the chicago architecture center -
Walking tour of chicago's modern and postmodern architecture
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Narration by a professional and certified guide
Excluded
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Hotel pickup and drop-off -
Storage for luggage or strollers
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Coat check
Explore Chicago's iconic modern architecture with a guided walking tour highlighting the city's architectural masterpieces and urban planning insights.
Highlights
- Explore iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture
- Discover the stories behind famous skyscrapers
- Marvel at the "Chicago Picasso" artwork in the plaza
- Enjoy superb views of Chicago's riverfront
- Visit the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue
Meeting Point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 , United States
End Point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 , United States
What to expect
Chicago Architecture Center
Your tour begins at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Visit the CAC to view a 4,000-building scale model of Chicago or shop in the award-winning store.
10 minutes
One Prudential Plaza
View the Prudential Building.
Aon Center
View the Aon Center.
Inland Steel Building
View the Inland Steel Building.
Daley Center
Marvel at Richard J. Daley Center, one of the first buildings to be covered in an unpainted steel called Cor-Ten. The docent will also discuss the famous "Chicago Picasso" artwork in the plaza.
15 minutes
AMA Plaza
Discuss the AMA Plaza, formerly home to the office of Mies van der Rohe.
Marina City
Highlights include Marina City, a mixed-use residential-commercial building designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg, envisioned as an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration.
15 minutes
Apple Michigan Avenue
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pets are not allowed.
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The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
What our experts say
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Visit the CAC shop for unique souvenirs -
Consider lunch at Lou Malnati's nearby
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Check out the 'Chicago Picasso' at Daley Center
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Take public transport to save time
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Dress in layers for changing weather
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