Chicago Art Deco Skyscrapers: Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Chicago’s Art Deco skyscrapers. Explore the origins and iconic motifs of this architectural style while marveling at historic landmarks like the Chicago Board of Trade and One LaSalle Street.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Rookery Building - Explore the Art Deco-inspired lobby of the Rookery, crafted by William Drummond.
  • 135 South LaSalle Street - Admire the architecture of the 135 S LaSalle St building.
  • 1 N La Salle St - Engage in a discussion about the 1 N LaSalle St building.
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building - The tour will conclude at…
What's Included
  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Narration by a professional and certified Guide
  • Walking tour of Downtown Chicago Art Deco architecture
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check
Additional Information

Explore the heart of Chicago’s financial district where Art Deco architectural wonders built during the vibrant ‘20s stand tall. Understand how Art Deco encapsulated the period’s spirited positivity with sumptuous materials and geometric embellishments.
Dive into the roots of Art Deco along with its quintessential features as you examine structures like…

Location
30 N LaSalle St
North LaSalle Street
Meet in front of 30 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, USA.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ghosty137
Sep 28, 2025
A must for Art Deco architecture enthusiasts - The tour docent Bill C. is engaging, fun and knowledgeable. His passion for the art deco period and teaching others comes through his tour. We had a great time seeing the landmarks and meeting other like minded people. Right in the heart of downtown there is much to do before and after the tour as well
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938lesliee
Sep 25, 2025
Beautiful spaces excellent guide - Cynthia was an engaging and knowledgeable guide. The buildings, particularly the interiors were very impressive and beautiful. The L and other noises provided competition for hearing, but Cynthia managed to overcome it.
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Eah6591
Sep 21, 2025
Five plus stars! - Fabulous! Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable and the buildings were spectacular. One of our very favorite things about our trip to Chicago.
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Lyuweny
Sep 17, 2025
Fun and educative - I had a fantastic experience on the Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop Architecture tour with Alison. She is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. Alison brought Chicago’s architecture to life with rich stories about the buildings, the history of the Art Deco movement, and the cultural context that shaped these stunning skyscrapers.
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Jaredk578
Sep 17, 2025
Art deco walking tour - We had a wonderful tour with Alison, we would highly recommend taking this tour. I learned so much and saw some amazing buildings!
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907jamesc907
Sep 16, 2025
We loved this walking tour! - We loved this experience. Our tour guide, Marcia, made it so enjoyable and informative. We covered so much and not one second was wasted. Marcia was great!
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Clepeltier2025
Sep 11, 2025
The history and the stories behind buildings - Our guide really took the time to explain everything : past, evolution and present. She answered all our tricky questions. This is a pretty extensive tour, count 2 hours. Best in the morning (smaller groups, and prettier light).
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Journey59171632913
Sep 8, 2025
Art Deco style buildings tour - Bill was a wonderful tour guide! He was a font of information which he expertly shared with us. The Art Deco style is magnificent and I appreciated learning about it. Thank you!
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Cristina
Sep 6, 2025
Enjoy Art Deco skyscrapers with excellent guidance - Excellent tour with Marcia who shared her immense knowledge with sympathy and making the tour very enjoyable. We learned details of the Loop skyscrapers designed with Art Deco. Un tour imperdible. Too bad we didn't get Availability (in covers) for other tours.
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Stay50676251380
Sep 4, 2025
For art deco lovers - Loved the tour. Cynthia really kept us engaged. The art deco buildings are really worth seeing. The group wasn't too big so it made it more personal. Cynthia was ready to answer any questions.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).