For this ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR, you’ll step inside magnificent
lobbies, corridors, and the underground Pedway system for an in-depth,
personal approach to a CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR DOWNTOWN.The
Loop Interior Architecture Walking Tour takes you on a creative route
that weaves through buildings and secret short-cuts. 95% of the tour
takes place inside, making it great for any kind of weather.
Tour guests share iPads with archival images of maps, historic photos
and documentary video clips while the tour guide shares stories of
Chicago history. Our fun and passionate tour guides are highly trained
professionals with degrees in architecture, design, art history and
history. They know how to connect with a group, spark imaginations,
and communicate new concepts in relating to architecture.
Looking at the outside of buildings, such as with architectural boat
tours, can be a great first step in engaging with CHICAGO
ARCHITECTURE. For the next level of connection with CHICAGO
ARCHITECTURE, go inside of the buildings. You will appreciate CHICAGO
ARCHITECTURE FROM NEW PERSPECTIVES. From the INTERIORS, you can truly
experience architectural space rather than from the more isolated
perspective of a downtown sidewalk.
_INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE WALKING AND PEDWAY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS_
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Church in a Skyscraper with Stained Glass Windows
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The “Chicago Picasso” Sculpture
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Chicago Underground Pedway System
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The Contemporary Block 37 Development
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Marshall Field’s Department Store
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Sparkling Tiffany Mosaics
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Chicago Cultural Center
_STORIES AND IDEAS_
* How to read Chicago architecture to understand history
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Stories of corruption and generosity
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Why the “El” is elevated
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Design psychology behind interior space
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A surprising history of shopping
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Religion and social diversity
_INCLUDES_
* Engaging tour guide commentary
* Shared use of iPads with video & photos
* Professionally printed Chicago Pedway Map
* Special CHICAGO gifts
Link to meeting point map
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/140+S+Dearborn+St,+Chicago,+IL+60603,+USA/@41.8797986,-87.6317397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880e2cbca34ef33f:0xe8c4f310cd9918ca!8m2!3d41.8797986!4d-87.629551]
MEETING POINT - Walking Tour starts inside the Marquette Building
at 140 S. Dearborn. Walk Straight through the lobby and continue
straight to the back of the exhibit space to find your tour guide.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance for check-in. Tour ends inside
the Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. PARKING - If you are
driving, Chicago Detours offers our guests a special discounted rate
for parking at the Grant Park North Garage, accessible from Michigan
Avenue at Randolph Street. Rate is $15 ($38 value), valid up to 12
hours. Upon check-in for the tour, ask the tour guide for a voucher
for the discounted rate. This is four blocks from the tour meeting
point, and right at the tour end location.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with safety measures mandated by
the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, all guests must wear
masks throughout the tour. Please wash your hands or use hand
sanitizer before the tour begins. Please practice social distancing
throughout the tour as much as possible. If you are feeling ill or
suspect you may have Covid-19, or if you do not want to wear a mask,
then do not attend the tour.
PLEASE NOTE: As individual buildings change their policies day-to-day,
some of our indoor tour stops may unexpectedly be unavailable. The
tour locations may be modified on the fly to showcase more exteriors,
and you might get some bonus stops, too. Our expert tour guides are
totally up for spontaneity, and our curious tour guests should be
too!!
_Walking Distance: 0.7 miles_
_Duration: 2 hours_
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