University of Chicago

Discover the University of Chicago’s rich academic and architectural heritage on a tour that showcases its vibrant campus life.

Come explore the early Collegiate Gothic roots of the university campus in the original quadrangles, the “march of mid-century modernism” along the Midway and the recent, breath-taking architectural additions such as the Helmut Jahn’s Mansueto Library and Studio Gang’s residential hall

Known for its Collegiate Gothic architecture, the University of Chicago’s campus is so much more. On this tour, you will discover Prairie Style, Mid-Century Modernism, Brutalism and Contemporary architecture from masters including Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Walter Netsch, Rafael Vinoly, and Cesar Pelli. All this and more in the beautiful quadrangles, buildings and award-winning botanical gardens of the UChicago campus. 


Know before you go:
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change, due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
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Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.

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