Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront

4.9 (105 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of 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 while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Chicago River

1 h 30 min

Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
Stop 2

10 min

View the exterior of the building
Carbide and Carbon Building

10 min

View the Carbide and Carbon Building
Stop 4

10 min

Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
Stop 5

10 min

Visit the Trustees System Service Building
Merchandise Mart

10 min

Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.

End point

End near Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza

Using your ticket

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your ticket to the box office at the Chicago Architecture Center.

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.