Art Deco Skyscrapers on The Riverfront

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1 hour 30 minutes

Chicago

Basic Informations

Magpie ID: LTQFSE

Category: Walking & Bike Tours

Trip difficultly: Easy

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: minutes before start time

Highlights

Carbide and Carbon Building
The Chicago Motor Club Building
Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)

Included

Walking tour of Chicago Architecture
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Admission to Chicago Architecture Center

Excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Coat check

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

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.

Description

Travel through architectural history on this walking tour that covers Chicago's most famous buildings in chronological order. With a guide in the lead, there's no need to fuss over maps or worry about directions. Simply stroll along and listen to the in-depth guided commentary on Chicago's architectural history; you'll learn about each building and its importance in the Chicago's architectural history. 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.

Start / End Location

Start Location: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, US

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

End Location: The Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, US

End Location Notes:

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Points of interest

Chicago Riverwalk, Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, USA

Pendry Chicago, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Page Brothers Building, North State Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago Architecture Center, East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
ART DECO SKYSCRAPERS ON THE RIVERFRONT
Per Person	years +	$30.00	Available on request

Safety Measures

Covid 19 Safety Measures

Effective Monday, February 28, masks will no longer be required for guests visiting the Chicago Architecture Center or on our walking tours. We do suggest guests carry a mask with them on Walking Tours as every interior visited has the option to require masks. Although masks are no longer required, guests are welcome to continue wearing them.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility: Stroller accessible

Accessibility: Service animals allowed

Accessibility: Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport

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