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Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour 90 min

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

Walk Chicago’s scenic Riverwalk, admire its iconic skyline, and hear the stories behind the city’s architecture from a live guide.

About this tour

See Chicago’s celebrated skyline from the riverfront on a 90-minute walking tour that brings the city’s architecture to life. Stroll the scenic Riverwalk as your guide shares the stories behind the buildings and the ideas that shaped them.

Follow Chicago’s architectural evolution from Art Deco to modern design, with insights into renowned architects including Mies van der Rohe and Jeanne Gang. Along the way, take in the striking interplay of glass, steel, and water, and discover details that are easy to miss on your own. This Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour offers an accessible introduction for architecture enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike, with a live, in-person guide and a convenient meeting point beside Pioneer Court.

Join the walk and experience Chicago’s skyline from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Trace Chicago’s architectural evolution from Art Deco to modern design
  • Admire the skyline along the scenic Riverwalk
  • Hear stories about architects Mies van der Rohe and Jeanne Gang
  • Enjoy an engaging introduction to Chicago’s architecture

What's included

Included

  • Live, in-person tour guide

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide in front of the Apple Store beside Pioneer Court, across Michigan Avenue from the Wrigley Building

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