Chicago: Architecture and Engineering Marvels Walking Tour
ID: GYG789127-1365511
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the fascinating stories behind Chicago's engineering feats. Learn about the evolution of the city's architecture and engineering from a real engineer. Access impressive interior spaces.
Discover more than 150 years of engineering marvels on this walking tour! Learn about the city's history and architecture from a knowledgeable guide who happens to be a trained engineer and improv comedian. Visit the interiors of buildings to truly get a sense of the city from the inside out!
See a building from the “father of the skyscraper,” who was actually an engineer and a classmate of Gustav Eiffel. Learn how a building might get a “haunted” reputation simply because it settled unevenly on its “floating” foundation. Marvel at the numerous ways Chicago’s famous buildings handle forces coming from gravity and wind. Learn the fascinating story of one of the greatest engineering feats in the United States, a feat that affects the city even to this day.
Join Inside Chicago Walking Tours on this engaging and unique tour route that dives into the engineering perspective of our city's world-famous architecture!
Highlights
- Learn about the engineering behind Chicago's most iconic buildings
- See the city's most famous buildings from an engineer's perspective
- Explore the interiors of some of Chicago's most famous buildings
- Appreciate the planning and execution of our greatest engineering feats
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Don't forget your camera for amazing photo opportunities
We meet directly in front of the main building of Roosevelt University, also known as the Auditorium Building, at 430 South Michigan Avenue. Note the address is SOUTH Michigan, not North Michigan!
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
