Best Architectural Tours in Chicago

67 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 67 architectural tours in Chicago using 59,654 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Chicago Architecture Walking Tour (9.4/10). Prices start at $6.82 and most cost between $35 and $98.10. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour

712 reviews

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, engaging guide, informative guide

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Chicago Architecture River Cruise

21,955 reviews · $39

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative guide, spanish tours

Budget pick

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour 2 hr

1,951 reviews · $35 · 2 hrs

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, engaging narration, architecture knowledge

Watch for: poor audio, poor weather

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (712) – –
2 Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1,886) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (65) $35 2 hrs
3 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (462) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (225) $35 2 hrs
4 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Art Deco Interiors TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (141) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (10) $35 2 hrs
5 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New 90 min TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (91) · GetYourGuide 4.5★ (5) $35 1 hr 30 min
6 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (233) $35 1 hr 30 min
7 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 105 min TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (44) $35 1 hr 45 min
8 Chicago Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (106) $35 1 hr 30 min
9 Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop 2 hr TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (588) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (335) $35 2 hrs
10 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (81) $235 2 hrs

Questions

What is the best architectural tour in Chicago?

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour has the highest TourTruth score (9.4/10) of the 67 architectural tours in Chicago we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 712 reviews.

How much do architectural tours in Chicago cost?

Listed prices start at $6.82; the median is $39, and most cost between $35 and $98.10. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are architectural tours in Chicago?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which architectural tour in Chicago has the most reviews?

Chicago Architecture River Cruise, with 21,955 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.9/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide