City Tours
Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Voted #1 Boat Tour in the US
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
#1 Chicago Boat Tour for 10+ years
Best Experiences in the US
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BusArchitectural Highlights by Bus
Explore Chicago’s iconic architecture on a bus tour from the Loop through historic neighborhoods... 
WalkingChicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time
Journey through Chicago’s architectural evolution, from the Great Fire’s aftermath to new supertall high-rises. 
WalkingChicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
Compare and contrast iconic buildings from the 1890s to present and learn how older... 
WalkingGraceland Cemetery
Discover Graceland Cemetery’s tranquil beauty and hear fascinating stories of Chicago’s influential figures interred... 
WalkingHotel Boom: Making Old New Again
Learn about the benefits and challenges of adaptive reuse. Currently available for
WalkingIntro to Chicago Architecture
Discover how Chicago became both the birthplace of the skyscraper and the world-renowned “City...
WalkingLakeshore Living: Steel and Stone
See the evolution of deluxe residential buildings in and around Streeterville, from stately stone... 
WalkingLights, Camera, Architecture!
Visit buildings featured in famous films and learn about Chicago's film industry. 
WalkingMies and Modernism: The IIT Campus
The Illinois Institute of Technology is home to the largest group of buildings designed... 
WalkingModernism: Reviving the Loop
Iconic buildings, public art, urban planning and government influence—this tour covers it all. 
WalkingMust-See Chicago
This fast-paced introductory tour features some of Chicago's most famous buildings.
discounted tour pricing for members
Free essential walking tours, 66% off premier walking tours, invitations to exclusive members-only events, and more.
accessibility & safety
The Chicago Architecture Center welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone.
