- Swissotel Chicago - Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
- Chicago Pedway - Walk Chicago’s underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
- Chicago Cultural Center - View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
- Macy’s on State Street - Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture and Tiffany dome. Our stop wouldn’t be complete without seeing “The Great Tree” in the Walnut Room and the festively decorated store and windows.
- Block 37 - Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
- Daley Bicentennial Plaza - We ascend from the Pedway to explore the Christkindlmarket, the most authentic traditional holiday market outside of Europe. We’ll also view the iconic Picasso sculpture and the world’s tallest church (Unity Temple).
- City of Chicago - City Hall - See Chicago’s City Hall and County Building, and if we’re lucky – a wedding at the Marriage Court!
- Washington/Wells - We’ll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
- Route 66 - See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions with their holiday wreaths at the Art Institute.
- Cloud Gate - The final leg of the tour takes us to Millennium Park and the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean. We’ll also visit the city’s majestic holiday tree, a great spot for photos.
- Transit tickets
- Local expert guide
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages
The Pedway system in Chicago is a series of interconnected underground tunnels that allows individuals to traverse from one side of the Loop to the other without setting foot outdoors.
Our outing commences in the lobby of the Swissotel, from where we descend into the Pedway to set off on our subterranean journey toward the Cultural Center. After a quick exploration of the Cultural Center and its renowned Tiffany Dome, we head back to the Pedway for a brief stroll to admire the majestic interior of the legendary Macy’s department store.
Following a brief pause at a local food hall, we navigate back to the Pedway and trace it to the Daley Civic Center. Here, we rise to take in the famed Picasso sculpture. After that, we make our way back to the Pedway for a short trek to City Hall and Marriage Court, and then to the L Stop at Wells and Washington Streets.
A swift train voyage to the other section of the Loop leads us to the start/end point of Route 66 and the Art Institute. As we continue towards Millennium Park, we stop to admire the renowned Cloud Gate sculpture, commonly known as ‘The Bean’, where our expedition concludes.
- Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.