Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

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About this activity

View Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s financial district during the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

Discover the origins of Art Deco and its hallmark motifs while admiring buildings like the Chicago Board of Trade, One LaSalle Street and the Field Building (now the Bank of America Building) -- all of which are designated Chicago landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Chicago Architecture Center

Ages: Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Included: Narration by a professional and certified Guide
Included: Walking tour of Downtown Chicago Art Deco architecture

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Not included: Storage for luggage or strollers
Not included: Coat check

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

View the 30 N LaSalle St building
The Rookery Building

10 min

Discover the Art Deco inspired lobby of the Rookery designed by William Drummond
135 South Lasalle Street

5 min

View the 135 S LaSalle St building
Stop 4

5 min

Discuss the 1 N LaSalle St building
Chicago Board Of Trade Building

10 min

Our tour will conclude at Chicago's most prominent Art Deco Building: The Chicago Board of Trade
Stop 6

1 min Admission included

This building is not directly part of the tour, however, the tour ticket includes admission to the galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.

End point

End at Chicago Board of Trade Building, Jackson and LaSalle, Chicago, IL

Using your ticket

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure at 30 N LaSalle Street and have your confirmation at hand. The docent will have your name on a list of attendees.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.