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Chicago: Modern Skyscrapers Guided Tour with Entrance

Discover the iconic Modernist buildings of Chicago on a guided tour

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Tall, white skyscraper with vertical lines against a blue sky, flanked by other buildings and a streetlamp in the foreground.

About this experience

This Chicago walking tour encourages you to look up, which is easy to do when walking beneath the skyscrapers of the city. Looking for iconic mid-century modern architecture? What better place than Chicago, with its triumvirate of esteemed modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, and SOM), and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what sets these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future. If you’re interested in iconic buildings and public art, this is your tour. Find out the stories behind the Inland Steel Building, Marina City, the IBM Building, and other Mad Men-worthy skyscrapers. You'll also get access to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.

What is included

* 1.5-hour guided walking tour * Admission to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center * Narration by a professional and certified guide

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