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Chicago Art Deco Architecture Tour 90 min

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  • Chicago
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Chicago’s Art Deco landmarks on a guided Loop walk, with stories of the 1920s and admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries.

About this tour

Step into the architectural boom of the Roaring Twenties on a 90-minute walk through downtown Chicago. Grand facades, bold geometry, and ornate details reveal how Art Deco transformed the city during the years between World War I and World War II.

With a local expert, explore the Loop and hear stories that bring the era to life. Look closely at the decorative features that distinguish Art Deco from Neoclassical design, and discover details that are easy to miss on your own. The walk also includes admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries, and the guide may take you inside featured buildings when access allows. Interior access can change because of weekend or holiday schedules and unexpected closures.

This small-group Chicago Art Deco Architecture Tour pairs city history with striking photo opportunities. Meet your guide in front of 30 North LaSalle St, then follow the city’s architectural story through its landmark streets. Book your walk to see the Loop through the lens of its Jazz Age design.

Highlights

  • Admire the geometric details and grand facades of Chicago’s Art Deco skyscrapers
  • Hear stories of the Loop during the 1920s
  • Explore the city’s architectural boom with a local expert
  • Visit the Chicago Architecture Center galleries
  • Capture photos of iconic downtown landmarks

What's included

Included

  • Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Professional local expert guide
  • Small-group walking tour
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Access to building interiors may change due to weekend or holiday schedules or unforeseen closures
  • Meet the guide in front of 30 North LaSalle St

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