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Discover the Hidden Gems of Chicago’s Iconic Interiors

Step beyond the exterior view of Chicago’s world-renowned skyline and into the heart of its architectural masterpieces with our award-winning interior architecture walking tours! These immersive experiences invite you to explore the captivating spaces hidden within some of the world’s most celebrated buildings. From elegant Art Deco lobbies to playful Postmodern designs, each stop reveals stories of creativity, innovation, and history.

Our public tours all last 2 hours, covering between 1.25 and 1.75 miles on foot at a leisurely pace. The interior spaces we select for each route are all chosen and arranged to tell some particular facet of the story of Chicago’s architecture, design, and history.

Marvel at the intricate details of Frank Lloyd Wright's ornamentation, experience the vintage elegance of Chicago’s Art Deco masterpieces, or stand in awe beneath the dazzling Tiffany favrile glass dome of the Chicago Cultural Center. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about the city’s story, these tours offer an intimate glimpse into the craftsmanship and vision that shaped Chicago’s legacy as the birthplace of modern architecture.

Led by expert guides passionate about Chicago’s architectural heritage, these tours are not just a walk through buildings — they're a journey through time. Uncover the stories behind the steel and stone and discover why Chicago’s interiors are just as extraordinary as its iconic skyline.

Perfect for locals, tourists, and anyone ready to see the city in a whole new light, our tours promise inspiration, education, and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments. Lace up your walking shoes and prepare to be amazed—Chicago’s best-kept secrets are waiting inside.


CURRENT PUBLIC TOUR OFFERINGS

THE WORLD WITHIN (1)

Chicago’s ORIGINAL and best interior architecture tour, offered every day at 11am, with additional offerings at 1pm on Fridays & Saturdays (also available for private bookings).

ALL THAT GLAM

Fall back to Chicago of the Roaring ‘20s every Friday & Saturday at 11:30am (also available for private bookings).

OPEN YOUR EYES

Explore Chicago’s mysterious underground Pedway system every day at 2pm, with additional offerings at 10am on Fridays & Saturdays (also available for private bookings).

MARVELS & MASTERPIECES

Follow the fascinating evolution of building engineering pioneered in Chicago on Fridays & Saturdays at 2:30pm (also available for private bookings).

 
 

All public routes above can be booked for private groups as well; additionally, we offer other exclusive routes for private booking, including…

 
 

THE WORLD WITHIN (II)

Riverfront interiors, available for private booking!

CHICAGO’S BLACK METROPOLIS: B

RONZEVILLE

Available for private booking! Contact us for details!

HAUNTED BY OUR DARK SIDE

Available for private booking!

CUSTOM PRIVATE TOURS

Groups of all sizes, customized content!


 

Or plan ahead! Book now for our seasonal Christmas tour later this year!

THE CHRISTMAS TREE CRAWL

Public tours available between Thanksgiving & Christmas (also available for private bookings!)


 
 

Tickets for our public tours can be booked through our Tour Schedule page. All public tours can be booked as private tours as well, are always available, and are 100% customizable in terms of length & content. Contact us to arrange anytime!

 
 

CALL CENTER PHONE

(872) 529-2523

Call Center Hours

24/7 (if no answer, please leave message)

Management Phone

(312) 799-0164

Location

Downtown Chicago
Various tour locations

PUBLIC Tour HOURS

Different routes running daily in the morning and afternoon (see Tour Schedule for specific info).

PRIVATE Tour HOURS

Flexible availability! Please contact us to book private tours for your group.


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