Architectural and Historical Private Tour in Downtown Chicago
To me, one can appreciate a given building, or piece of public sculpture, far better when a tour guide explains the historical and cultural context. What was important in that era, and what was the architecture of that era thus trying express? I do know a lot about this. Thus, you will gain this information about each point of interest. I have taken other tours here, and I just do not hear a word from that point of view. This tour will be like an open history book to an America that no longer exists: Roman and Greek architectural styles, as well as French and British-influenced styles. Of course, you will see the latest in office building architectural styles from around the world, for those of you who just love the modern era as well.
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Architectural and Historical Private Tour in Downtown Chicago
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The Picasso
Pablo Picasso was the single greatest influence on twentieth century painting. You will recognize his style immediately. Mayor Daley and he were, in all truth, friends. Daley commissioned a breathtaking, two story sculpture in classic Picasso style, to adorn the giant Civic Center Plaza, in the hear of downtown Chicago. As much as the Chicago Cubs, deep dish pizza, and Lake Michigan, "The Picasso," to Chicagoans, is part of the essential breathing, beating heart of what Chicago is to us. Google it!
Chicago Cultural Center
This splendid building, from 1900, served as the main library. To me, it is the single most beautiful, even jaw-dropping interior in the United States. Chicago meant to tell the world that it was a heavy hitter on the cultural map, and the space honors all the great achievements of western civilization, in the most beautiful marble and tile work.
The big bean Chicago
This is the most notable addition to large-scale, outdoor public sculpture in Chicago in the past twenty years. Google it if you wish. It manages to be ultra beautiful, ultra modern, breathtaking, and gentle all at the same time.
Inclusions
- No fees during tour whatsoever. We simply walk, and take in all the breathtaking points of interest.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 1 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
I typically am holding a cigar! Sounds like some cheesy, Grade B cops and robbers movie, eh? know, this sounds weird, but it works EVERY time.
Meeting / End Points
- As indicated, I am thrilled to pick you up at any hotel/AIRBNB downtown, or anywhere near N. MIchigan Ave. However, if you're far from these areas, you'll have to Uber or take our subway/bus service, which are excellent. I'll gladly tell you which subway and/or busses to take.
