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Tall, white skyscraper with vertical lines against a blue sky, flanked by other buildings and a streetlamp in the foreground. Close-up of the Prudential building facade with its logo and name, set against a blue sky and adjacent modern skyscraper. Skyscrapers along a waterfront with several boats docked below, under a clear blue sky. Trees and buildings visible in foreground.

Chicago: Modern Skyscrapers Guided Tour with Entrance

Discover the iconic Modernist buildings of Chicago on a guided tour

  1. Duration 1h 30mins

  2. Live guide English

Included

  • 1.5-hour guided walking tour
  • Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide

Not included

  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Coat check
  • Food or drink

This Chicago walking tour encourages you to look up, which is easy to do when walking beneath the skyscrapers of the city.

Looking for iconic mid-century modern architecture? What better place than Chicago, with its triumvirate of esteemed modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, and SOM), and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what sets these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future.

If you’re interested in iconic buildings and public art, this is your tour. Find out the stories behind the Inland Steel Building, Marina City, the IBM Building, and other Mad Men-worthy skyscrapers. You'll also get access to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.

Show your smartphone ticket at the box office of the Chicago Architecture Center.

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  2. Provider: Chicago Architecture Center
    Registered address: 111 E Wacker Drive, 60601, Chicago, US

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  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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