OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO IS BACK!
OHC 2024
20 neighborhoods. 160+ sites. 2 days. All free.
More About the EventCity Tours
Rated as the best tours in Chicago, our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings. Explore our award winning tours or see everything happening at the CAC on our Calendar.
city tours
Rated as the best tours in Chicago, our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
Rated as the best tours in Chicago, our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings.
- Walking
Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Loop
Go inside the lobbies of Art Deco masterpieces built in the heart of Chicago’s... - Walking
Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront - Staging
Explore Chicago's Roaring '20s optimism through opulent Art Deco skyscrapers along the vibrant riverfront. - Bus
Brutalism: Concrete Made Beautiful
Concrete has played a significant role both in Brutalist architecture where it is front... - Bus
Iconic Music Venues
What makes a building "sing"? Join the CAC for a tour of some of... - Walking
Lakeshore Living: Steel and Stone
See the evolution of deluxe residential buildings in and around Streeterville,...
- Bus
Mies & Modernism
Tour description - Walking • our most popular tour!
Sculpture in the Loop
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The Legacy of Northalsted
Join us in exploring Chicago’s proudest, most inclusive and colorful neighborhoods on a walk...
discounted tour pricing for members
Free essential walking tours, 66% off premier walking tours, invitations to exclusive members-only events, and more.
accessibility & safety
The Chicago Architecture Center welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone.
Looking for more to do?
Check out our calendar to see everything happening at the CAC beyond city tours
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