The World Within (Part 1): Dazzling Interiors of the Loop
Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s a very tiny sliver of what Chicago has to offer architecturally! Let Inside Chicago Walking Tours guide you inside some of the most stunning interior spaces you’ll ever see — spaces you’d surely pass by without a second glance if you weren’t shown them by a seasoned, in-the-know tour guide.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours has scoured the Loop and carefully selected a number of buildings worth visiting for their interior architectural details, buildings that offer tourists the opportunity to enjoy over two centuries’ worth of hidden architectural wonders lying just behind closed doors. On these walking tours, you’ll be amazed at the beauty beyond the façade that everyone else sees. With Inside Chicago Walking Tours, you’ll get to know Chicago like you’ve never known it before!
Chicago’s Loop, full of offices, courtrooms, retail spaces, and business, is truly an overlooked treasure in terms of its gorgeous interior spaces. There is so much beauty there, behind that well-known exterior: it’s a beauty that is available to you to experience! Let Inside Chicago Walking Tours show you this “second side” of the Second City!
NOTE: Sunday’s version of this route is slightly different, as a building we usually visit — The Rookery — is closed on Sundays. Instead, we visit a stunning interior that we ONLY visit on Sundays to make up for not seeing the Rookery. You’ll love it!
TOUR LOGISTICS & FAQ
How much do tickets cost (USD)?
30 (General Admission); 25 (children 5 and up, and seniors 65 and up); free for kids 4 and under.
How long is it?
This tour lasts about 2 hours, covering about 1.25 miles on foot.
Do we go inside buildings?
Absolutely! That's kind of our thing.
How many people in the group?
We will be capping this tour route at 15 guests.
When is this tour offered?
This tour is offered several days a week, and on weekends during the winter -- please see the Tour Schedule for booking!
Will we see the Rookery?
Yes — every day except Sundays (when it's closed). We have carefully selected buildings to show based on their availability, so weekday and weekend versions of this tour vary only slightly, but every tour is full of gorgeous sites!
Where does this tour start & end?
We start near the Chicago Board of Trade. You will receive the tour's exact starting address upon ticket purchase. We end near Millennium Park.
What about rain?
Tours run rain or shine, though may be cancelled/refunded due to extreme weather. Always dress for the weather!
Can I book this as a private tour?
Of course! Just contact Hillary at 312-799-0164 to set that up!