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Downtown Chicago Loop Walking Tour (Private)

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,583 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Discover the stories, styles, and spirit that built Chicago into the architectural capital of the world. On this walking tour through the Loop, you’ll explore the birthplace of the skyscraper, visit landmarks like the Chicago Theatre, the Pablo Picasso at the Daley Plaza, and Millennium Park, and see how the city rose from the Great Fire to define modern design.

Led by a friendly local guide who’s passionate about Chicago’s history and architecture, this tour brings the skyline to life one building, story, and photo stop at a time. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a first-time visitor, or a curious local, you’ll walk away seeing Chicago in a whole new way.

Activity location

  • The Chicago Theatre
    • 175 N State St,
    • 60601-3623, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Chicago Theatre
    • 175 North State Street
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Downtown Chicago Loop Walking Tour (Private)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 1,583.01 x 1 AdultP 1,583.01
Total
Price is P 1,583.01
Until Sun, Nov 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits to major landmarks including the Chicago Theatre, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and more
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of the Chicago Loop led by a knowledgeable local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insider stories about Chicago’s Great Fire, skyscraper innovations, and urban design evolution
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Architecture and history commentary throughout the route
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Opportunities for photos at Chicago’s most iconic sites

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Chicago Theatre
  • 10m
Step beneath the iconic marquee of the Chicago Theatre, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Learn how this 1920s movie palace helped shape the Loop’s entertainment district and why its French Baroque design still dazzles visitors today.
Marshall Field And Company Building
  • 10m
Explore the former Marshall Field’s department store, now Macy’s, and discover its stunning Tiffany glass ceiling and grand architecture. Hear stories of how this building became a symbol of innovation and luxury in Chicago retail history.
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
  • 10m
Look up at one of the world’s most famous skyscrapers and the tallest building in Chicago. Learn how Willis Tower redefined the city’s skyline, its innovative “bundled tube” design, and the story behind its enduring place in Chicago’s architectural identity.
Daley Center
  • 10m
Stand face-to-face with the mysterious 50-foot Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza. Find out why the artist never explained his work and how it sparked Chicago’s reputation as an open-air museum of modern art.
Millenium Park
  • 10m
Walk through Chicago’s most celebrated public space. See Cloud Gate (“the Bean”), Crown Fountain, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and hear how these modern designs turned an old rail yard into the city’s gathering place.
The Art Institute of Chicago
  • 10m
Pause by the iconic bronze lions outside the Art Institute and learn about the museum’s Beaux-Arts architecture and role in the 1893 World’s Fair. Discover how art and architecture intertwine in this Chicago landmark.
The L Station
  • 10m
Watch Chicago’s famous elevated trains loop around downtown and learn how this unique transit system shaped the city’s skyline, neighborhoods, and even the Loop’s name.
Route 66
  • 10m
Stand at the official starting point of the legendary Route 66. Hear how Chicago became the launchpad for the “Mother Road” and how it connects the city’s architectural ambition to America’s love of travel.
Chase Tower
  • 10m
Stand beneath the sweeping curve of Chase Tower, one of Chicago’s most striking modern skyscrapers.
City of Chicago - City Hall
  • 10m
Admire the grand neoclassical design of Chicago City Hall, a symbol of the city’s civic pride and resilience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    The Chicago Theatre
    • 175 N State St,
    • 60601-3623, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Chicago Theatre
    • 175 North State Street
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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