Chicago Interiors: Loop's Dazzling Spaces

Uncover the hidden gems of Chicago’s Loop with a captivating architecture tour. Marvel at stunning interiors, from historic stained glass mosaics to elegant Art Deco spaces.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building - You’ll experience a true Art Deco gem, inside and out!
  • Downtown / The Loop - We’ll visit other stunning interiors not listed here – it’ll be a wonderful surprise!
  • Chicago Cultural Center - After stopping inside to see the beautiful interiors of several buildings in the Loop, starting with the Chicago Board of Trade, we end inside the Chicago Cultural Center.
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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Location
425 S Financial Pl
South Financial Place
Meet in the plaza in front of 425 S. Financial Place, near the large metal horse sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rachael_s
Jul 13, 2026
Henry was an amazing tour... - Henry was an amazing tour guide!! This tour was an in-depth look at some of the best interiors. We might never have even entered these buildings and now we have such a deep knowledge of their backstory. The tour was worth it just to see all the Tiffany glass up close!
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Warren
Jul 12, 2026
Great experience! - Spencer was great!! The tour had a nice casual pace with opportunities to sit and rest along the way. It was a warm day but we were in the shade or inside most of the tour (we had the 11am start time). Highly recommend!!
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Ivette_m
Jul 12, 2026
Adam was very informative... - Adam was very informative and fun. My family and I enjoyed learning more about Chicago’s architecture more from the inside.
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W7185uvjayk
Jul 11, 2026
Great architecture tour in Chicago - Spencer was a wonderful guide. It was so nice to explore the city together. He is very knowledgeable and kind.
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Kathleen_m
Jul 11, 2026
Awesome way to spend few hours!! - I live in the Chicagoland area. We just wanted to go to the city and do something different. This tour was awesome. Not too much walking, got to go in a lot of buildings with air-conditioning so the weather was not too much of an issue. We just loved it. Learned so much about buildings that we see every day but I’ve never actually gone into. Highly recommend it for locals as well as out-of-towners. Kate was an awesome guide if you can get her I’d recommend that as well.
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Kim_h
Jul 11, 2026
Enjoyable tour of a few of Chicago’s Beauties - Kate was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who took us through five of Chicago’s best examples of Art Deco and postmodern architecture, spanning the 1890s through the 1980s. She pointed out fascinating details and shared fun facts at each stop. It was a great tour—we learned a lot and got to see stunning interiors that became some of our favorite memories from landmarks we’ve walked by often being an Illinoisan.
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Kathaleen
Jul 11, 2026
Art Deco architecture tour - My tour guide was Henry and he was awesome!! Lots of interesting details about the buildings and you can tell he loved the details about design. Highly recommend
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Jordand407
Jul 9, 2026
Amazing, detailed tour — a must do! - Amazing, detailed tour. Our guide was Spencer, who is incredibly knowledgeable. Completely worth it — a must do.
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Fenesa_r
Jul 9, 2026
I started this tour with... - I started this tour with a small group, and from our very first stop, I absolutely fell in love. Unfortunately, I had to leave early because I had tickets to the opera, and the show overlapped with the tour. That was completely my mistake, I simply didn't plan my schedule well. Even though I only got to see three of the five buildings, I can honestly say this tour was incredible. I already know I'll be booking it again so I can experience the entire thing. This is one tour you simply have to do. It's fascinating, beautifully put together, and absolutely worth your time. Highly recommend! ✨🏛️❤️
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Justine_c
Jul 8, 2026
Amazing tour! - We had an amazing time on this tour! Everyone does the boat architecture tour but adding this tour of the interiors really added to our discovery of Chicago architecture and history. Our guide was amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone !
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).