Walking Tour: Chicago Loop - Home of the Modern Skyscraper
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Group Tour
- E-Ticket
- 3.5 hr
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 later into its present-day use. Then we're off to the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library, the design of which was the winner of a competition to design a new library for the city. From there, we'll view three Chicago landmarks built in the late 1800s, then visit the beautiful Marquette Building, the Field Building (built on the site of the world's first modern skyscraper) 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) to 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. Make a day of it and book our Pedway or Historic Pubs tour for the afternoon!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: L Stop Tours
Stop At:
Meet your guide in the lobby and tour this famous building, which still has manually operated elevators.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harold Washington Library Center
Check out the library's hidden gems and exhibits.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monadnock Building
Take a close-up look at what was once the largest office building in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marquette Building
Learn about this national landmark.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Take a quick break and grab a snack at one of Chicago's first food halls. (Refreshments not included in tour price.)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Rookery Building
Take a quick look at one of the most architecturally-significant buildings in the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Board the L train for a quick trip to our final two destinations.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Macy's on State Street
Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Cultural Center
Wrap up the tour with a quick peek at the home of the world's largest Tiffany dome.
Duration: 30 minutes
