Walking Tour of Old & New Chicago Skyscrapers

Did you know that skyscrapers were invented in Chicago? We’ll explore excellent examples of both old and more modern tall buildings on this walking tour of the Chicago Loop. We will have the opportunity to step into some of these striking buildings on weekdays. Even though some are closed on the weekends, we will still walk by them and discuss their distinct features regardless. Along the way I will tell stories about the buildings we pass and the sights we see. You will learn that many buildings are named for events that happened inside them, or for conditions that existed while they were being built. And you will be able to decide at any moment if or when you'd like to grab a classic Chicago dish! We could enjoy one of the following at some point during the tour: deep dish pizza, hot dog or Italian beef sandwich.

-We will start by meeting at the Willis Tower, once the world’s tallest building. -Afterwards we’ll head to the Rookery Building, which was the tallest building in Chicago when it was built. -Next we’ll explore the Central Standard Building whose name is a hint to a historical event. -We'll then take a look at the Chicago Board of Trade Building and its famous statue. -After a short walk, we’ll see the historical and unique Monadnock Building. -For a change of scenery we’ll proceed to explore the Harold Washington Public Library. At last, we’ll end the tour at one of the most historically glamorous hotels in the city, the Palmer House Hotel. Note: this tour can be adjusted to accommodate more or fewer guests (with the price adjusted accordingly), and the areas visited can also be modified upon request.