⭐ Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time offers an opportunity to learn about the city's architectural history and see the buildings up close, often reflecting the style that was popular or prevalent when each one was constructed.
Ticket types
🎫 Ticket for 90-minute walking tour with certified guide
🎫 Tour includes viewing structures in order and learning about city history and architecture
🎫 Ticket also includes entrance to Chicago Architecture Center
🎫 Entrance can be used within 7 days of the tour
Highlights
🏙️ Exploring a timeline of the city's development, from its earliest days to becoming a bustling hub of commerce and culture.
🏢 Witnessing the evolution of architectural technology through iconic structures like the Page Brothers Building, Old Dearborn Bank, Chicago Motor Club, Carbide and Carbon Building, NBC Tower, and others.
🚶 Taking in the distinctive features of each building, which often reflect the popular styles of the time they were built.
📍 Location
Chicago Architecture Center
⏳ Duration
Length of time: 90 minutes.
Description
Get ready to discover one of the most breathtaking cities in the world! Chicago is a wonderland of amazing architectural structures and remarkable landmarks, just waiting for you to explore on our exhilarating 90-minute walking tour! With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll hear incredible stories about the city's fascinating history, including how it recovered from the devastating Great Fire of 1871. Get up close and personal with iconic buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building, NBC Tower, Page Brothers Building, and many more, each boasting its own unique design and reflecting different architectural styles over time. And the best part? Your ticket includes entry to the fantastic Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour! So don't wait any longer and join us for an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss!
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