Chicago Loop: Public Art, Skyscrapers, Millennium Park, The Bean

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us for an unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through the downtown Loop area and the iconic Millennium Park. This guided experience is perfect for visitors who want to uncover the vibrant history, breathtaking architecture, and artistic gems of Chicago.

See the Chicago Theatre, where you'll marvel at its classic marquee and learn about its fascinating past as the "Wonder Theatre of the World." Stroll through the bustling streets of the Loop, exploring its architectural marvels and engaging in stories about the city’s dynamic history.

We'll visit Millennium Park, a cultural and artistic centerpiece of Chicago. You'll have the chance to admire Cloud Gate—affectionately called "The Bean"—and take in its stunning reflection of the city skyline.

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will provide engaging commentary, insider tips, and photo opportunities to ensure this is a Chicago experience you’ll never forget.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

2 Hour Walking Tour Suited for the Chicago Winter (indoor stops when its cold and rainy!)

Professional Tour Guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

The Chicago Theatre

Chicago Theatre, often referred to as the "Wonder Theatre of the World," is a historic landmark known for its grand architecture and vibrant marquee. Located in downtown Chicago, it hosts a variety of performances, from concerts to comedy shows, attracting audiences from around the globe.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Marshall Field And Company Building

Discover the history behind Chicago’s legendary department store.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Chicago Loop: Public Art, Skyscrapers, Millennium Park, The Bean

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enjoyable and informative tour
Sc22002211,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great, informative tour. Took just over 2 hours, at a relaxed pace. Bruce was fantastic - he is so passionate about his city! I was lucky to be part of a very small group - just 3 of us. Saw some hidden gems of Chicago, which I would’ve never noticed on my own.
A good guide makes all the difference in the world
Therese J,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The information was plentiful and delightful. Our tour guide had a great sense of humor and provided us opportunities to smile. He was respectful and kind.
Great tour
Dianne D,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bruce was our guide, a long time local. He has a lot of knowledge of the city's history , viewed beautiful art work with the history behind it. It was a ARated tour.
Great way to see some...
Anonymous,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to see some important places in Chicago. The tour was exactly 2 hours. Our guide was Bruce was awesome.
Excellent Guide
Carol S,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bruce was an excellent guide. He told us so much and readily answered our questions. Although we had to leave the tour early it has helped us navigate around Chicago for the following days.
Very kind tour guide.
Chiaki S,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I enjoyed the tour. He talked to me about the history of Chicago, and recommended many places. Would go on a tour again in the future.
Loved Our Chicago Tours
BeccaG599,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We ended up booking three tours with this company (Tours by Foot) and are so glad we did. It was my husband's first trip to the city and we had so much that we wanted to see. I really liked that this tour included going inside as well as giving us some history (and guidance) on using the L. Bruce was our guide and he was great!
Winter tour in Chicago
jaysY7114ZE,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On our second trip to Chicago in as many months, we again looked up Tours by Foot for a Walking tour - This was our third tour in Chicago (and have been on their tours in other cities also. I'll admit it was nice they arranged for some indoor sites as well, as it was cold out. Bruce was our guide and showed a great deal of understanding about all the sites we visited - would recommend to all!
Fantastic morning with Aram!
A K,
Aug 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic tour of the Loop and Downtown Chicago with Aram this morning. He was entertaining and extremely knowledgeable, keeping the group fully engaged for 2 hours. Chicago history is clearly a passion for him and it showed. His strong voice could be easily heard by all 25 of us. Would recommend this tour as a must do!
Informative and Enjoyable Tours
Nick M,
May 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did two tours with these guys - the Loop and Millennium Park one with Mike in the morning and the Riverwalk and History one with Aram in the afternoon. They had very different styles, but were both very informative and friendly guides. There was of course a degree of overlap between the two in terms of the stories they told, but not enough to be a problem and I was glad I did both rather than just one