City Tours
Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Voted #1 Boat Tour in the US
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
#1 Chicago Boat Tour for 10+ years
If you encounter any difficulties booking a tour online, please contact us at 312.922.3432. Our call center is available daily from 9 AM to 4 PM.
- Walking
Architecture of the Magnificent Mile
Explore Chicago’s evolution from a dirt road called Pine Street to the iconic Magnificent... - Walking
Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time
Journey through Chicago’s architectural evolution, from the Great Fire’s aftermath to new supertall high-rises. - Walking
Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
Compare and contrast iconic buildings from the 1890s to present and learn how older... - Walking
Chicago's Moveable Bridges
Understand how the unique Chicago-style bascule bridges work. - Walking
Elevated Architecture: Downtown 'L' Train
See architectural details missed by most pedestrians at street level and gain insight into... - Walking
Explore Chinatown
Discover the art, architecture and history of Chinatown. - Walking
Inland Steel Building
Explore the exterior and interior of this iconic modern masterpiece and learn the stories... - Walking
Lights, Camera, Architecture!
Visiting buildings featured in famous films and learn about Chicago's film industry. - Walking
Modernism: Reviving the Loop
Iconic buildings, public art, urban planning and government influence—this tour covers it all. - Walking
Northwestern University
Explore this stunning, wooded campus on the shore of Lake Michigan, featuring a wide... - Walking
University of Chicago
Discover the University of Chicago’s rich academic and architectural heritage on a tour that... - Walking
Willis Tower Revitalized
Experience the iconic Willis Tower with a visit to the 103rd floor Skydeck combined...
discounted tour pricing for members
Free essential walking tours, 66% off premier walking tours, invitations to exclusive members-only events, and more.
Looking for more to do?
Check out our calendar to see everything happening at the CAC beyond city tours
View Calendar