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Free Walking Tour of Chicago

Explore Chicago's most iconic landmarks on a free walking tour that includes a park on Lake Michigan. Discover fascinating facts and hidden gems in the Windy City. Tour Highlights.

  • 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 1857 reviews

Explore Chicago's most iconic landmarks on a free walking tour that includes a park on Lake Michigan. Discover fascinating facts and hidden gems in the Windy City.

Tour Highlights

We’ll meet at Daley Plaza next to the Picasso statue to begin our free tour. We will walk past must-see spots in this vibrant city.

At the meeting point, we'll discuss the artist behind the sculpture, providing context for Chicago’s urban art scene.

We’ll stroll through the Theater District, discussing Chicago’s architectural significance, including the first skyscraper and the Willis Tower, formerly the world’s tallest building.

Our next stop is the Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, now regarded as one of the world’s best art museums.

The tour continues at Millennium Park, where we'll visit notable sites like the Lurie Garden, reflecting Chicago’s motto: “city in a garden.” We’ll learn about the park's development on the shores of Lake Michigan.

After 2.5 hours, we’ll conclude the tour in front of the Wrigley Building, crossing the Chicago River for an iconic view.

Groups Size

This free tour does not accept groups larger than 6 people, even with separate bookings. Larger groups are recommended to book a private tour of Chicago by car.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Tips

Location

Activity location

56 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-3207, United States

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