

Chicago Board of Trade Building Tours and Tickets
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In a city of skyscrapers, the 45-story Chicago Board of Trade Building (CBOT stands out. The National Historic Landmark dates back to 1930 and remains a gateway to the city’s financial district as an active trading venue and office space. The art deco masterpiece is an essential stop on nearly all Chicago architecture walking tours.
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
141 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60604
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise
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Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).
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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop
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Admire the incredible façades and intricate interiors of the Windy City's 1920s art deco and art moderne buildings during this architecture walking tour of Chicago. Uncover the history of Chicago art deco architectural along with the city's influential role in the development of this iconic artistic style, as you get an up close and personal look at its wealth of gorgeous period buildings. This art deco Chicago walking tour also includes a certified guide.
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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Dazzling Interiors™ of the Loop
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See the overlooked highlights of Chicago’s Loop district with a 2-hour walking tour that takes in the best of the bustling, vibrant neighborhood’s inside spaces. Get behind the façades to explore stunningly designed interiors as you follow a specially-designed route with an experienced guide. Learn about the city’s architecture, art and history while visitng a side of Chicago that’s beyond the tourist trail, and experience the Windy City with a local perspective.
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Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers
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Explore the Loop's famous architecture during this 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Discover the beginnings of the Chicago School of Architecture through visits to some of the city's oldest skyscrapers, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This sophisticated, informative tour is a must-do for history and architecture buffs.
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Chicago City Tour: Elevated Architecture Tour with Train Ticket Included
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Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous "L" system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within the Loop.
The city's first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most defining features, the "L" offers incredible views of downtown. By being more than 20 feet off the ground, you'll see architectural details that are missed by most pedestrians at street level. This is our most comprehensive tour in the Loop, passing hundreds of buildings and highlighting ones of architectural significance.
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Chicago Art & Architecture 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
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Go inside more iconic buildings than any other Chicago architecture tour. The Loop is not just famous for the L train circling downtown Chicago, it’s an iconic, vibrant neighborhood, steeped in history. Prepare to be awed at the towering Art Deco architecture that Chicago is most famous for but take it one step further and go inside the most inspired buildings. Discover the historical stories of Marshall Field, Potter Palmer, and Frank Lloyd Wright while you get an insider's look at the history and architecture of Loop.
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Best of Chicago Audio Tour: Millennium Park, Skydeck & Architectural Gems
Welcome to Chicago, the city with rich culture, architecture, and art!
This self-guided audio tour of Chicago will take you to must-see sights showing you the city from the best angles and telling its most exciting stories.
Admire the city full of grand skyscrapers and urban parks. Learn why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed and how it helped the city. Enjoy the smell and taste of coffee in the world's largest Starbucks.
The mobile app helps you explore Chicago with a private audio tour (included). The audio tour has clean navigation, filled with exciting stories from professional guides.
The audio guide on the mobile app is the best way to enjoy the tour at your own pace and be independent of a group tour. The mobile app is available on App Store and Google Play and works offline.
Get ready to discover Chicago's heartbeat and fall in love with this city!
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