Cloudgate, aka the Bean

Lurie Gardens & the Pritzker Pavilion

Art Institue Lion

The Palmer House Hilton Hotel

Marc Chagall's Four Seasons

The Picasso in Daley Plaza

Chicago Downtown "Loop" highlights walking tour

Highlights

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Mimi F.

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Chicago

English (Native)

2 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Mimi F.)

Up to 6 people

Come see the amazing public art, architecture and hear the fascinating history of Chicago. This tour is a great introduction & overview perfect for the beginning of your stay to give you the lay of the land. We'll see many styles of architecture ranging from classic Beaux-Arts, Chicago School to Art Deco and International Style. We'll also see some beautiful world-class art including Tiffany stained glass, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall & Picasso.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Chicago Cultural Center - 78 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

10:00 AM

Chicago Cultural Center - 78 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Meet me outside (by the cow) of the Chicago Cultural Center. We'll go inside & explore what was once the Chicago Public Library.

10:40 AM

Millennium Park

We'll meander through Millennium Park, and I'll point out & talk about the following; the Pritzker Pavilion, the Lurie Gardens, Clougate & Crown Fountain.

11:30 AM

Palmer House Hilton

We'll briefly explore this spectacular hotel lobby.

11:40 AM

Mies Van der Rohe Federal Plaza & Calder sculpture

I'll explain about the details of the International style buildings & sculpture.

12:00 PM

Marquette Building

We'll briefly explore this spectacular Tiffany mosaic in the Marquette Building lobby.

12:10 PM

Four Seasons by Marc Chagall

Let's meander around this amazing mosaic.

12:20 PM

the Picasso/Daley Plaza

I will talk about the Picasso Sculpture in Daley Plaza.

Ending Point

The Picasso in Daley Plaza

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Souvenirs, drinks/snacks, transportation fees

Tour Important Information

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2022

Mimi F.

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About Tour Guide Mimi F.

I am a native Chicagoan, certified tour guide & blogger who loves to explore all Chicago offers: art, architecture, history, food, music, neighborhoods & more. I've been sharing my knowledge with visitors coming to Chicago for 10+ years. I can't wait to show you my beautiful city!