Downtown Chicago Public Art Guided Walking Tour
See Chicago’s public art and landmark architecture with an expert guide
Duration
2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Guided tour, small group
Highlights
Explore downtown Chicago as an open-air gallery, where monumental public art meets landmark architecture. Follow your guide from Millennium Park through the city’s celebrated streets and plazas.
- Discover Cloud Gate, known as “The Bean,” in Millennium Park
- See public works by Picasso, Miró, Chagall, Kapoor, and Calder
- Admire the Chicago Cultural Center’s Tiffany stained-glass dome
- Step inside the Rookery Building and the Monadnock Building
- View Willis Tower, Daley Plaza, Buckingham Fountain, and more
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Guided walking tour
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before the start time; late arrivals may miss the tour
- Bring identification showing your age
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Requires moderate physical fitness and navigating outdoor stairs and uneven pathways
- Not available for travelers with walking disabilities or those using wheelchairs
- Bring no bags or personal items larger than a small backpack
- Tours run rain or shine; dress for the weather
- Tour is conducted in English
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund within 24 hours of the start time. No-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price.
FAQs
No. This tour is not available for guests with walking disabilities or for those using a wheelchair.
Plan for a moderate walk. You may encounter outdoor stairs and uneven pathways.
Bring identification with your age indicated. Do not bring oversized bags or items larger than a small backpack.
Meeting details
Left lion statue outside the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave
