Chicago Trip Overview
We start our tour at one of the most interesting buildings in the Loop — the Fine Arts Building. Built in 1884 as a showroom and office complex, the building was converted twelve years later into its present-day use.
We then venture a few blocks to tour the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library, the design of which was the winner of a competition to design a new library for the City of Chicago. Leaving the library, we’ll view three Chicago landmarks built in the late 1800s, then we visit the beautiful Marquette Building, the Field Building (built on the site of the world’s first modern skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building) and then see the amazing atrium lobby of the world-renowned Rookery Building.
Next, we’re off to the beautifully-restored Quincy L stop (authentic 1897 design) and take the train to our last stops. We visit the iconic Macy’s to see the beautiful Tiffany mosaic then we wrap up the tour at the Cultural Center to experience the world’s largest Tiffany dome.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Chicago, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chicago, Illinois, United States
We start our tour at one of the most interesting buildings in the Loop — the Fine Arts Building. Built in 1884 as a showroom and office complex, the building was converted twelve years later into its present-day use.
We then venture a few blocks to tour the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library, the design of which was the winner of a competition to design a new library for the City of Chicago. Leaving the library, we’ll view three Chicago landmarks built in the late 1800s, then we visit the beautiful Marquette Building, the Field Building (built on the site of the world’s first modern skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building) and then see the amazing atrium lobby of the world-renowned Rookery Building.
Next, we’re off to the beautifully-restored Quincy L stop (authentic 1897 design) and take the train to our last stops. We visit the iconic Macy’s to see the beautiful Tiffany mosaic then we wrap up the tour at the Cultural Center to experience the world’s largest Tiffany dome.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1308
Meet your guide in the lobby and tour this famous building, which still has manually operated elevators
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-1216
Check out the library’s hidden gems and exhibits.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monadnock Building, 53 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604-3606
Take a close-up look at what was once the largest office building in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marquette Building, 140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-5202
Learn about this national landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Revival Food Hall, 125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Take a quick break and grab a snack at one of Chicago’s first food hall. (Refreshments not included in tour price.)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Rookery Building, 209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1219
Take a quick look at one of the most architecturally-significant buildings in the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Quincy, 220 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Board the L train for a quick trip to our final two destinations.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Macy’s on State Street, 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602-1659
Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-4801
Wrap up the tour with a quick peek at the home of the world’s largest Tiffany dome.
Duration: 10 minutes
