Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
Overview
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower, the Chicago Theatre and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Inclusions
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
Wrigley Building
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
View the Chicago Riverwalk.
Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
The Chicago Theatre
Stop At: Aqua Tower, 225 N Columbus Dr Ste 220, Chicago, IL 60601-7910
View Aqua Tower.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4066
Tribune Tower
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6110
View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1803
View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois
Millennium Park
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
Wrigley Building
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
View the Chicago Riverwalk.
Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
The Chicago Theatre
Stop At: Aqua Tower, 225 N Columbus Dr Ste 220, Chicago, IL 60601-7910
View Aqua Tower.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4066
Tribune Tower
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6110
View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: John Hancock Center, 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1803
View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois
Millennium Park
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The Chicago Architecture Center or CAC (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation, CAF) is at the south end of the Magnificent Mile near the intersection of Michigan and Wacker.
- Tour Guides are trained and certified by the CAC. As volunteers, they are exceptionally motivated, enthusiastic, and capable interpreters of Chicago's world-class architectural legacy. CAC tours are the real deal - narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts.
- Pet are not allowed.
- Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
evanahlm
September 2022
Super visite ! La guide Suzy a été très patiente et intéressante durant toute la visite ! Et n'a pas hésité à dépasser les horaires initiales pour nous en faire découvrir davantage ! Merci beaucoup !!
Super visite ! La guide Suzy a été très patiente et intéressante durant toute la visite ! Et n'a pas hésité à dépasser les horaires initiales pour nous en faire découvrir davantage ! Merci beaucoup !!Chrystal T
April 2023
Nuestro guía Brent fue muy amigable, muy cuidadoso y respetuoso, sabía mucho de cada lugar y el estilo arquitectónico recomiendo tomar su tour
Nuestro guía Brent fue muy amigable, muy cuidadoso y respetuoso, sabía mucho de cada lugar y el estilo arquitectónico recomiendo tomar su tourChris M
October 2023
Lori our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and she managed an interesting walking tour in 98 degrees so well. We loved the history and stories that she shared.
Lori our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and she managed an interesting walking tour in 98 degrees so well. We loved the history and stories that she shared.KristenS1488
June 2022
We took this tour in the afternoon, after taking the Chicago Architecture Center’s river cruise in the morning. The walking tour took us through other parts of downtown that you can’t see from the river cruise. Our guide, Kelly, knew the best vantage points for photos. She was friendly and very i...
We took this tour in the afternoon, after taking the Chicago Architecture Center’s river cruise in the morning. The walking tour took us through other parts of downtown that you can’t see from the river cruise. Our guide, Kelly, knew the best vantage points for photos. She was friendly and very informative and even pointed out some extra sites after the tour was over as she helped us navigate back to the Architecture Center. This tour is a must-do when in Chicago!I6469SHlindat
May 2022
Excellent Tour for anyone on their first visit to the Windy City. Our guide, Brent, was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Excellent Tour for anyone on their first visit to the Windy City. Our guide, Brent, was very knowledgeable and entertaining.818elainez
May 2022
It was a great experience with the tour guide Amanda. She was so friendly, welcoming, & informative.
It was a great experience with the tour guide Amanda. She was so friendly, welcoming, & informative.