What You Will Do
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
1
Wrigley Building
10 minutes
Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.
2
Chicago Riverwalk
View the Chicago Riverwalk.
3
Aqua Tower
5 minutes
It’s fair to say Aqua is a star-maker, with its 2009 completion putting the city’s newest neighborhood, Lakeshore East, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. And though Aqua certainly wasn’t architect Jeanne Gang’s first project, it is the one that put her on Chicagoans' architectural radar.
4
Tribune Tower
5 minutes
Designed by Howells & Hood, the Tribune Tower was the result of an international design competition to create "the most beautiful building in the world."
5
The Art Institute of Chicago
10 minutes
View the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing.
6
John Hancock Center
5 minutes
View the Hancock Center, now 875 N Michigan Avenue.
7
Millennium Park
5 minutes
Millennium Park is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, known as "The Bean."
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