Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower and more!
Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River—on this whirlwind tour. There are lots of photo opportunities along the way, so be sure to bring your camera!
As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pet are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wrigley Building
Known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Wrigley Building features a distinctive white terra cotta facade.
Chicago Riverwalk
View the Chicago Riverwalk.
What‘s Included
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
Walking tour featuring some of Chicago's most famous buildings
Narration by a professional and certified guide
Coat check
Food and drink
Storage for luggage and strollers
Options
Must-See Chicago
Reviews
145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chicago Must See
yvonnedV7618UL,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Thomas is wonderful!
MUST SEE with Chicago Architecture Center!
judymN2308KU,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary Ann S. guided us through the “Must See” Chicago tour. She was fun, kind and SUPER knowledgeable. I highly recommend ANY of the Chicago Architecture Tours. The exhibits at the Center are also wonderful.
Fantastic walking tour
kristenf416,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Matt was fantastic! He shared so much information and happily took all of our questions. We left with a deep appreciation of the architects that built our beautiful city. We talked about what we learned all the way home and are already planning our next walking tour! Highly recommend!
A great introduction to the city.
christophersX2008JM,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went Sandy who was delightful, informative, and clearly loves her city. The tour introduced highlights of Chicago architecture, monuments, and sculptures with stories and insights make you feel like you know some of the secrets of the city. Highly recommend.
Dig Deeper into Chicago's History and Architecture
Excursion11363742044,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wayne, our guide, was very informative and ran a well paced tour. We also did the boat tour. Participating in both tours offered more insight into the history and architecture of this beautiful city!
Lovely tour!
Dafne C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and very informative tour! 100% worth doing, we really enjoyed the overview of the city, its history and architecture. Highly recommend
A great experience with a greater guide
sarahsohyunjang,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. You can understand Chicago better. Paul was the guide and his explanations were highly insightful.
Amazing tour
smokym2026,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Michelle, our guide, was very knowledgeable and it was very interesting to listen to her. I would definitely recommend you book this tour with Michelle. It takes about 1.5hrs, it's a walking tour but not a lot of walking. Aqua skyscraper is my favorite!
We had a great tour with Michelle. Very knowledge and friendly.
503marcelv,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Michelle. Very knowledge and friendly.
Tour canceled with no notification after a 1.5-hour drive
daliis2023,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked an architecture tour, but when I arrived I was told that it had been canceled. The staff said they had sent email notifications, and even mentioned that my email had not been delivered — but I never received any message. Since I had already driven about 1.5 hours to the city specifically for this tour, I asked if it would be possible to join another tour that day. Unfortunately, I was told that all other tours were already at full capacity and no alternatives were available. It was frustrating to make the trip only to find out the tour was canceled with no effective notification.
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