Want to see Chicago’s top attractions or sites which match your particular interests? Take a tour.
Chicago is distinguished by its incredible architecture, and the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) can tell you why. Savvy docents lead more than 80 walking, boat, bus, bicycle and Segway tours to show off the city’s built landscape from every angle.
CAF Architecture River Cruises wind alongside soaring towers and point out 50-plus significant sites. The Historic Skyscrapers Walking Tour takes you back in time to see some world-famous early skyscrapers in this birthplace of the modern skyscraper. Visit neighborhoods and other points of interest on CAF’s bus tours. Or check out lunchtime, happy hour, Frank Lloyd Wright, non-English language, and other special tours.
Theatre buffs will enjoy being led by cast members on a Behind the Emerald Curtain Tour of the mega-hit Broadway musical Wicked. A Chicago Theatre Tour reveals the architecture of this majestic venue plus renowned performers’ autographs and colorful murals on dressing room walls.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours introduce you to different communities’ people, arts, culture and history. Focus on the city’s many different ethnic groups, magnificent churches, great cemeteries or other specific subjects. Or tour monumental art on one of the new Chicago Public Art tours.