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Chicago Architecture Center Admission With Walk Through Time Tour

Name: Chicago Architecture Center Admission With Walk Through Time Tour
Start: 2026-03-27T12:00:00
End: 2026-03-27T13:30:00
Location: Chicago Architecture Center

Tour guide explaining architecture to a group in Chicago's city center.

Carbide & Carbon Building facade in Chicago with art deco details.

NBC Tower in Chicago against a clear blue sky.

Chicago theater marquee near the Page Brothers Building, Chicago.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Open today

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Trace Chicago’s architectural evolution on a guided 90-minute walking tour, from 1870s reconstruction to today’s glass-and-steel marvels.

Enjoy the intimacy of a small group (limited to 15) and ask questions as your Chicago Architecture Center-certified guide brings each building’s design and era to life.

See key architectural milestones such as early steel-frame structures, Art Deco icons like the Carbide & Carbon Building, and contemporary towers including Aqua.

Your ticket includes flexible entry to the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) with seven-day validity from your tour date.

Explore detailed scale models, interactive exhibits, and inspiring design-innovations at your own pace.

90-minute walking tour of Chicago's architecture

Certified guide

Small-group tour (limited to 15 participants)

Entry to the Chicago Architecture Center with a 7-day validity

Access to all ongoing exhibits

Guided tour of the Chicago Architecture Center

Food and beverages

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Timeline
Map
Start point
Chicago Architecture Center
10 min by walk
0.6 km
1. 177 N State St
Free Admission
3 min by walk
0.2 km
2. Virgin Hotels Chicago
Tickets not included
10 min by walk
0.75 km
3. Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
Tickets not included
18 min by walk
1.4 km
Passes By
Aqua Tower
4. NBC Tower
Tickets not included
9 min by walk
0.65 km
5. Carbide & Carbon Building
Tickets not included
4 min by walk
0.27 km
End point
Chicago Architecture Center
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Chicago Architecture Center

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 6:00pm

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on the tour or inside the Chicago Architecture Center.

Pets are not allowed; only registered service animals may enter.

Alcohol, drugs, and intoxicated guests are strictly prohibited on the tour and inside the Center.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted during the walking tour or inside the Center.

Entry/admission to Virgin Hotels Chicago, Aqua Tower, Hampton Inn Chicago, NBC Tower, and Carbide & Carbon Building in not included.

Accessibility

Both the walking tour and the Chicago Architecture Center are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The walking tour is conducted in English.

Group size is limited to 15 guests.

The tour departs from the Chicago Architecture Center; check your ticket for the exact meeting point.

Personal listening devices are available; they are compatible with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Your ticket includes admission to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour date.

The itinerary is subject to change, in accordance with health & safety policies, without notice.

Tours operate rain or shine; dress for outdoor conditions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.