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Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

Chicago, Illinois
1 hour 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what set these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future.

If you’re interested in iconic buildings, public art, urban planning or government this is your tour. Find out the stories behind inland steel, Marina city, the IBM building and other "Mad Men" worthy skyscrapers.

What's Included?

  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Walking tour of Chicago's modern and postmodern architecture
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide

What's Not Included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Chicago Architecture Center

10 minutes

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.

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Chicago Architecture Center.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
  • Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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