Chicago Architectural and Historical Walking Tour

See downtown Chicago as an open history book, where buildings and public sculptures reveal the ideas and influences of their time. On this Chicago architectural and historical walking tour, a guide connects the city’s landmarks to the cultural context behind their design.

Explore architectural influences ranging from Roman and Greek styles to French- and British-inspired designs, then look toward the modern office buildings that shape the city today. Along the way, learn what different eras sought to express through architecture and public art. The tour involves walking and has no fees during the experience.

Pickup is available at downtown hotels and Airbnbs or near North Michigan Avenue. If you are staying farther away, the guide can suggest public transit routes. Join this Chicago architectural and historical walking tour to see familiar streets with a richer sense of the history behind them.