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Chicago Art Deco Skyscrapers Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's Art Deco skyscrapers on a 90-minute guided tour, discovering iconic interiors and supporting local education initiatives.

Chicago
1 hr 30 min
4.26Rating:
Last updated: December 6, 2025

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Viator logo
4.83
174 reviews
GYG logo
4.68
28 reviews

Important Information

  • Tours led by certified volunteer docents
  • No secure storage for luggage or strollers
  • Tours run rain or shine, no weather refunds
  • Service animals welcome, no pets allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible routes

Embark on a captivating journey through Chicago's Art Deco skyscrapers, a testament to the city's architectural prowess during the Roaring '20s. This 90-minute walking tour, led by a certified guide from the Chicago Architecture Center, takes you inside five opulent skyscrapers, each a masterpiece of Art Deco design. Marvel at the intricate motifs and lavish materials that define this iconic style, from zigzags to sunbursts. As you explore, you'll learn about the history and cultural significance of these landmarks, including the Carbide and Carbon Building and the Chicago Motor Club Building. Your participation supports local education and community projects, making this tour not just an exploration of architecture, but a contribution to the city's future. Book now to experience the grandeur of Chicago's Art Deco era.

Pros

  • Discover the origins of Art Deco
  • Admire iconic skyscraper interiors
  • Explore with a certified local guide
  • Experience Chicago's architectural gems

Includes

  • Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center exhibits
  • 90-minute walking tour
  • Entry into 5 iconic Art Deco buildings
  • Narration by a certified guide

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Storage for luggage and strollers
  • Coat check
$35
4.26Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Discover the origins of Art Deco
  • Admire iconic skyscraper interiors
  • Explore with a certified local guide
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