WALKIN' WITH COLIN! Chicago : History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy
Overview
Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around, to discover incredible stories and secrets of the city on this not to miss feet on the street experience! During our loop around "Da Loop" we will peel back the layers of this Great Big Onion Town, going in and out of extraordinary buildings, admiring amazing art and architecture along the way as we uncover how it all came to be. Expect an engaging, entertaining and wide-eye-opening tour du jour of my sweet home, Chicago.
Inclusions
- Keepsakes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chagall's Four Seasons, 10 S Dearborn St Chase Tower, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
Oogle your eyes over the most marvelous mosaic mural by the renowned Marc Chagall as we discover some of Chicago's most incredible feats.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202
Marvel at the exterior and interior of one of the oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers in Chicago.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Calder’s Flamingo, 50 W Adams St Federal Plaza, Chicago, IL 60603-5107
Modern Art meets Modern Architecture among creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Picasso Statue, 50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, IL 60602-1305
Picasso's gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: James R. Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-3218
Behold one of Chicago's most bizarre buildings as we discover the incredible transformation undertaken beneath it's foundation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
We're going to walk'n'talk along the Chicago River and find out a slew of stories that have shaped this city from the very beginning.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Macy's on State Street, 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602-1659
Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chagall's Four Seasons, 10 S Dearborn St Chase Tower, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
Oogle your eyes over the most marvelous mosaic mural by the renowned Marc Chagall as we discover some of Chicago's most incredible feats.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202
Marvel at the exterior and interior of one of the oldest and most magnificent skyscrapers in Chicago.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Calder’s Flamingo, 50 W Adams St Federal Plaza, Chicago, IL 60603-5107
Modern Art meets Modern Architecture among creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Picasso Statue, 50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center, Chicago, IL 60602-1305
Picasso's gift to Chicago, his monumental 50ft sculpture, Untitled.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: James R. Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-3218
Behold one of Chicago's most bizarre buildings as we discover the incredible transformation undertaken beneath it's foundation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
We're going to walk'n'talk along the Chicago River and find out a slew of stories that have shaped this city from the very beginning.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Macy's on State Street, 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602-1659
Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please bear in mind that this tour is an adventurous 2-hour, 2-mile, indoor/outdoor, downstairs/upstairs, elevator/escalator experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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.
JoyceM1245
July 2023
Colin is very knowledgeable about Chicago history. It was obvious he had done research. He adjusted to another site when he realized we had already seen one of the sites he planned to feature. We recommend this walking tour!
Colin is very knowledgeable about Chicago history. It was obvious he had done research. He adjusted to another site when he realized we had already seen one of the sites he planned to feature. We recommend this walking tour!N1902GTmaryh
July 2023
Great to spend time with Colin today and learn lots of interesting history about Chicago! Who knew Chiacgo had so many jaw-dropping ceilings?!
Great to spend time with Colin today and learn lots of interesting history about Chicago! Who knew Chiacgo had so many jaw-dropping ceilings?!sarahprice35
July 2023
From the very first step of the tour, Colin was thoroughly engaging and got our group pumped about Chicago! Going on a tour like this gives you an appreciation for the big and small details - from massive sky scrapers where historic business deals happened to small architectural details you would...
From the very first step of the tour, Colin was thoroughly engaging and got our group pumped about Chicago! Going on a tour like this gives you an appreciation for the big and small details - from massive sky scrapers where historic business deals happened to small architectural details you would have never stopped to notice on your own. Colin has a wealth of knowledge, stories and anecdotes that he eagerly shared with us as we made our way through downtown Chicago. We admired iconic art and architecture both inside and outside of iconic buildings while he shared fascinating stories and historical (and often tragic) events. Colin opened my eyes to the incredible resiliency of the city of Chicago and its ability to rebuild in the wake of disasters. He tailored his tour to accommodate our needs and we always felt comfortable asking questions. We covered a good area without feeling rushed. I don't know anybody who wouldn't enjoy Walkin' With Colin!Ellen_J
June 2023
Colin was amazing in relaying his knowledge of Chicago history & its architecture. We felt we got the grand tour of the city in 2 hours. highly recommend him!
Colin was amazing in relaying his knowledge of Chicago history & its architecture. We felt we got the grand tour of the city in 2 hours. highly recommend him!tgaramella
November 2022
My wife and I had a BLAST. We went as a part of our wedding anniversary and the other person didn’t show up, so it turned into a personal tour for the two of us. It was entertaining and educational, and we laughed and learned so much that by the time it was over, we had no idea it had already bee...
My wife and I had a BLAST. We went as a part of our wedding anniversary and the other person didn’t show up, so it turned into a personal tour for the two of us. It was entertaining and educational, and we laughed and learned so much that by the time it was over, we had no idea it had already been two hours. He also surprised us with Polaroid photos and an interactive quiz game that had us competing for foot shaped hole punches on a card. Highly recommended!!G4557YNemilyg
August 2022
If you’re in Chicago this tour is a must! Colin was so welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining. He took us on a hidden journey around the city, to places there is no way we would have found without him! By far the best walking tour I’ve ever been on and I will definitely be recommending it to a...
If you’re in Chicago this tour is a must! Colin was so welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining. He took us on a hidden journey around the city, to places there is no way we would have found without him! By far the best walking tour I’ve ever been on and I will definitely be recommending it to any friend that visits Chicago!