Chicago: Treasures of the Golden Age Walking Tour
ID: GYG159689-250385
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover many of Chicago's architectural landmark buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. This tour through Chicago's famous Loop includes the dazzling interiors of Marshall Field’s, the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.
This Historic Treasures of Chicago tour covers the most significant historic architectural landmarks in Chicago’s Loop. Your expert guide, trained by the Chicago Architecture Center, will focus on great cultural buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which harkened back to earlier time periods and were designed in revival styles such as Beaux Arts, neo-Georgian and neo-Gothic. Marvel at exteriors and interiors of dazzling beauty and startling originality, and get a glimpse inside some of the city's most beloved buildings.
The highlights of this walking tour will include the Chicago Cultural Center, home to the world's largest Tiffany dome; the iconic Marshall Field's department store, now Macy's on State; and the Palmer House, a beautifully restored hotel from the 1920s.
Highlights
- Learn about the great architectural landmarks from the Golden Age (1890s-1930s) on Michigan Avenue and State Street
- Hear about the city's architectural gems—museums, department stores, skyscrapers and concert halls—and the men and women who inspired them
- Understand why Chicago was determined to become a great cultural metropolis after the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
- See buildings designed by noted architects like Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan and Holabird and Roche
- Learn from your local expert guide, trained by the Chicago Architecture Center – the city’s leading authority on architecture
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is unable to provide secure storage for luggage or strollers
• Unfortunately there are no refunds due to the weather and tours depart rain or shine
• Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
Check in inside Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
