Few cities wear their history on their facades the way Chicago does. This guided walking tour, led by the Chicago Architecture Center, celebrates the golden age of the city’s architecture: the four decades between 1890 and 1930 that gave downtown many of its most memorable buildings.
The route follows the grand landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, where you’ll see works by Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Holabird and Roche, and other noted architects — and hear the stories behind the city’s architectural gems. Sparked by the ambition of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, this was the era when Chicago set out to become a great cultural and commercial metropolis, and the tour is a living testament to that vision.
Rated an outstanding 4.9 stars by more than 450 reviewers, it’s a joyful walk through the city’s proudest chapter, and every ticket supports the Chicago Architecture Center’s education programs as a certified nonprofit. Book this tour on Viator and see Chicago through the eyes of the architects who shaped it.
Photo: Viator
