Top 10 Architecture Tours in Chicago

Destination: Chicago.
Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local driving guide and that's where we step in to assist. Your Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour will start by meeting our knowledgeable Guide/Driver who will pick you up at your hotel or other location provided and then proceed with the exploration of the beautiful windy city.
Known For: Chicago City Tours, Chicago New Product, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Small Group, Chicago Bus Tours, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Car Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Discover the vibrant essence of Chicago with a self-guided tour through the Loop, the city’s historic downtown. This journey unveils a blend of striking skyscrapers and hidden architectural gems, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Uncover the rich history from the Great Fire of 1871 to the architectural masterpieces that define the skyline. Stroll past renowned theaters, museums, and captivating public art pieces that contribute to the city’s creative spirit. The Loop offers a unique perspective on Chicago's past and present, whether it's your first visit or a familiar stroll. — Self-guided exploration of Chicago’s historic Loop area — Learn about the city’s architectural innovations and history — Visit iconic landmarks like the Art Institute and Millennium Park — Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned Chicagoans alike
Known For: Chicago Cultural Tours, Chicago New Product, Chicago Audio Guides, Chicago Private Sightseeing Tours, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Historical Tours.

Destination: Chicago.
On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock Tower. Your guide is a local who has plenty of tales about Chicago life together with an in-depth knowledge of its character. As you journey down the Magnificent Mile, you will learn how Chicago has earned each of its nicknames, including the City of Broad Shoulders, the Second City, and of course, the Windy City. Lastly, your guide will escort you to the Hancock Tower to bid on your adieus. You will then travel to the top of the Hancock Tower’s Observation Deck, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the entire city at your own leisure.
Known For: Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Skip the lines and uncover ancient wonders at Chicago’s Field Museum, home to SUE, the world’s most complete T. rex. Marvel at dazzling artifacts, real mummies, and hidden treasures from lost civilizations. Step into a world of discovery and adventure! Tour is available in following language: English Spanish & French Highlights: • Explore the Field Museum of Natural History with a 5-Star Private Guide • Skip the line and dive straight into world-class exhibits with ease • See SUE the T. rex, ancient mummies, and dazzling gemstones up close • Learn fascinating secrets of dinosaur fossils and Ancient Egypt artifacts • Discover millions of years of history with expert insights at every step Stand face-to-face with a giant T. rex and unlock the mysteries of ancient worlds with Rosotravel! Experience the magic of Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History with Skip-the-Line Tickets and a Licensed Private Guide. Step into adventure with us today!
Known For: Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Art Tours, Chicago Zombie, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Private Sightseeing Tours, Chicago New Product.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Explore the architectural extravaganza of Chicago downtown and discover the most amazing and captivating facts about the first high-rises, city planning, and construction history. Get a unique chance to combine touring by foot and by L train, and see the city’s most iconic landmarks like The Rookery Building, Chicago Cultural Center, First Arts Building, and more 19th and early 20th-century masterpieces. Be ready to see the City by the Lake from a new perspective and get to know it even closer as you stroll down its streets and travel by train. Enjoy the small-group experience and don’t miss a thing as you travel Discover the downtown and historical building together with your local knowledgeable guide Marvel at architectural landmarks of the City by the Lake and get to know the stories behind them Combine a walking tour with a train to see more landmarks and iconic sights on one tour.
Known For: Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Public Transportation Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Small Group, Chicago Photography Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Chicago.
What do the artists Picasso, Chagall, Miro, and Kapoor all have in common? Incredible public art hiding in plain sight amidst world famous architecture. This 2.5 hour small group (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour is perfect for busy sidewalks and getting up close to monumental art! Highlights Include: Edward Kemeys’s “Lions” Juame Plensa’s “Crown Fountain” Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Gate” (The Bean) Eduardo Kobra’s “Muddy Waters” Pablo Picasso’s “Untitled” Joan Miro’s “Chicago” Alexander Calder’s “Flamingo” Marc Chagall’s “Four Seasons” Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Glass Creation Augustus St. Gaudens “Abraham Lincoln” Marcel Francois Loyau “Clarence Buckingham Fountain”
Known For: Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Art Tours, Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Small Group, Chicago Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.
Normal Price: 51.94 USD.
Current Price: 49.34 USD.

Destination: Chicago.
Much of the historical information shared on this tour is unknown to most attendees. This tour also shows everything from the gritty to the pretty, from the mundane to the magnificent.
Known For: Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago Cultural Tours, Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Small Group.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Chicago.
Get the best of both worlds: explore Chicago’s stunning architecture while uncovering its dark past. Inspired by Devil in the White City, this expert-led walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s skyline and its shadowy history. The Christmas Version is almost all INDOOR, with 2 Christmas related stops, and the tour ending right by the Christkindlmarket. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll visit architectural gems and hidden landmarks that boat tours miss bringing Chicago’s rich and eerie past to life.
Known For: Chicago Architecture Tours, Chicago Crime Tours, Chicago New Product, Chicago Ghost Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Walking Tours.

Destination: Chicago.
UPDATE 2024: Don't be fooled by the copycats out there offering shady copies of our award-winning tours for $1 cheaper! There's only one company that's exclusively offered interiors-themed tours in Chicago for more than a decade, and that's INSIDE CHICAGO WALKING TOURS. Our "World Within: Dazzling Interiors of the Loop" tour is Chicago's first and best architecture interiors tour. Accept no imitations! Explore some of the most stunning interior spaces you’ll ever see – spaces you’d surely pass by without a second glance if you weren’t shown them by a seasoned, in-the-know tour guide. Ranging from stained glass mosaics from the turn of the century to soaring Art Deco spaces from the Roaring 20s, these spaces are some of the most beautiful in the city -- and open to us to explore!
Known For: Chicago City Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Best Conversion, Chicago Architecture Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Travel on a piece of history, learning Chicago fire history as well as Architecture! We travel on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River seeing the sights. Perfect for Fire enthusiasts, families and everyone in between! Our flagship vessel is a retired Chicago fire boat, the Fred A Busse, Engine 41, which served Chicago from 1937 to 1981. Firefighter patches from around the world and memorabilia from Engine 41's time in service, adorn the walls inside the cabin.
Known For: Chicago Christmas, Chicago Day Cruises, Chicago Water Tours, Chicago Sightseeing Cruises, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago New Product, Chicago National Holidays, Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Best Conversion, Chicago Architecture Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.