- Walking
- Premier
Hyde Park
Entrance to the Rockefellar Chapel. Photo by Frederick J. Nachman.
Journey through Hyde Park’s storied past and its world-class architecture, including the Robie House.
Entrance to the Rockefellar Chapel. Photo by Frederick J. Nachman.
In addition to being the site of the 1893 World’s Fair, Hyde Park is also home to the University of Chicago and many significant buildings.
Meet
Meet directly outside the main entrance to Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave.
See Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Robie House, as well as pre-Chicago Fire houses and the famous Midway on this tour of one of Chicago’s best kept secrets — Hyde Park.
Know before you go:
- This tour ends outside Robie House.
- The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust offers public tours of the interior of the Robie House Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for an additional charge.
Tour reviews
Robie House.
Thomas Masaryk Statue. Photo by Irina Hynes.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Photo by Frederick J. Nachman.
Emmons Blaine Hall. Photo by Frederick J. Nachman.
Cloister Apartments. Photo by Frederick J. Nachman.
Tour Accessibility
CAC is committed to improving access to our tours. The accessibility information below reflects our docents’ experience and is provided for general guidance only.
What to expect on this tour
Terrain & Surfaces
Easy - Paved and flat the entire route
Wheelchair & Walker Access
Easy - Fully accessible; no barriers
Steps or Stairs
Easy - No stairs, step-free route
Hearing Access
Easy - Quiet setting, easy to hear
Free Center Entry with Your Ticket
Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
