Chicago River Architecture Walking Tour: Explore Landmarks
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29 Ratings
Chicago

Plunge into a journey along the Chicago River, appreciating the remarkable architecture and noteworthy landmarks that constitute the essence of the Windy City.

Our proficient guides will introduce you to Chicago in a fresh perspective, delving into the city’s past, architecture, and heritage alongside you.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tribune Tower - Gothic Revival design adorned with flying buttresses and Art Deco sculptures [View from outside of building]

  • Wrigley Building - One of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago, featuring a Spanish-inspired clocktower [View from outside of building]

  • Chicago River - Hear harrowing tales of how the history of the city is written in water.

  • Chicago Riverwalk - Explore the paths that have been in planning for a century and completed in the last decade

  • Marina City - Learn about how a whole community was built into one development.

  • Merchandise Mart - The largest building in the world when it opened in 1930, integrating elements from warehouses, department stores, and skyscrapers.

What's Included
  • Professional, local guide
  • Entertaining tour experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Jack Brickhouse Statue
North Michigan Avenue
Meet your guide next to the Tribune Tower by the Jack Brickhouse Statue at the front of Pioneer Court (near N. Michigan Ave).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maps22981720973
Jun 3, 2024
Chicago River Architecture Walking Tour - We had a very pleasant experience during the Chicago Architecture Walking Tour, even in the rain!! Our guide, Isabel, was incredible—her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. She kept us engaged with her knowledge and interesting stories. Highly recommended!
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Jaagu_aa
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent - We were thrilled looking at the rich architectural marvels of Chicago. Buildings were beautiful and beyond imagination with respect to height, magnitude, and looks. It was an amazing experience that too with Isabel like guide who was well informed about the history of chicago in general and buildings in particular. Even the smallest details she explained very nicely and sportively so that everyone was attentive to her narratives. This visit will remain in our memories for long time and if lucky we would likr yo visit Chicago once again
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Saisumanthg2019
Jun 2, 2024
Thanks Isabel! - Isabel has been amazing guide. She gave me the glimpse which I have never known before. I woold recommend the tour to the first timers in chicago!
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Rohitkt3368rp
May 28, 2024
A great insightful tour with awesome guide - Had Architectural walking tour around Riverwalk Chicago with Isabel. Tour was very informative. Isabel was very knowledgeable with Chicago history and architectural details of some very interesting buildings that evolved the city through years. I loved Isabel’s energy and enjoyed fun conversations. Highly recommend.
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688sanketb
May 26, 2024
Amazing tour - The guide and the tour were amazing! The guide had the entire knowledge and was superb in keeping us engaged! The tour covered the history of major buildings in downtown Chicago
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58sergef
May 25, 2024
From Neo-gothic to Postmodernism - A very enthousiastic guide to tell about some of the different architectural styles you can find along the Chicago River. Very pleasant tout that makes hungry to learn more.
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Rjdj2015
May 20, 2024
--- - It was fun and informative!! Isabel was amazing. I dont know what else to write here, prety cool tour. And thats about it.
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Soldv22
May 13, 2024
The best guide - Isabel was the most wonderful guide we could have ever had. Super entertaining and interesting the entire route along the Riverwalk. He made us feel his love for the city and definitely passed it on to us! Go chicago!!
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Tomasha1265ba
Apr 18, 2024
Walking tour through the river walk of chicago - The tour is amazing, very dinamic and our tour guide (Isabel) is very passionate and joyful of everything, specially the city of Chicago. We had a great time.
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Allicata2022
Apr 7, 2024
Architectural Tour with Family - Isabel was energetic, delightful and gave a great tour. No complaints from my teenagers who were in tow. We learnt a lot about the city and it made us want to do more tours with Experience First.
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