Why choose this Chicago tour ?
Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring ’20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
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What makes Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront a unique experience ?
Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
View the exterior of the building
View the Carbide and Carbon Building
Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
Visit the Trustees System Service Building
Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Pets are not allowed.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Art Deco Riverfront
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Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
Not Included
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Chicago Architecture Center.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 48 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your ticket to the box office at the Chicago Architecture Center.
