Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.
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A Walk Through Time
Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
Built in the late 1800's, this building features a distinctive cast-iron front.
View the Virgin Hotel.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your ticket to the box office at the Chicago Architecture Center.