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Chicago Architecture Foundation: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 514 attractions in Chicago
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Activities: group tours/city tour
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center, Tour, Shop
Address: 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: 312-922-3432

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Great boat tour

Chicago Architecture Foundation

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4 of 5 stars
ernesto61   9 contributions
London
Jun 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This tour was great - but too short.

There are so many fantastic buildings that the docent (guide) hardly had time to breathe during the 90 minute tour. The views of the buildings and the history and facts behind them were amazing and I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

I do think that a 2 hour tour would provide a bit of reflection and photo time and would be more enjoyable because of it.

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Excellent Boat Tour

Chicago Architecture Foundation

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5 of 5 stars
MaxShiraz   24 contributions
Chicago
Feb 26, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I've done the boat tour twice and it's the best attraction in Chicago. Knowledable guides and a great trip along the Chicago river and it's forks. Can be busy on a sunny summer weekend so you'll need to book ahead.

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walking tours get you in the buildings

Chicago Architecture Foundation

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5 of 5 stars
ragaja   39 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 14, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

this was one of the best things i did in chicago. because i was there in december, the boat tours were closed and we did a walking tour. i really think you want to do the walking tour because you get inside some of the buildings. i wish i took more pictures.

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Don't miss the Boat tour...

Chicago Architecture Foundation

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5 of 5 stars
psaltyne   10 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Sep 4, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I took both the Historic Skyscraper walking tour (2 hours) and the Boat tour (90 min) - both were EXCELLENT and were really good for the value. The guides talk non-stop and are a wealth of information on the beautiful buildings that make up Chicago. I would definitely head back to do maybe the Modern or the neighborhood tour (goes out to Wright's Robie House). Enjoy!

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BEST walking tour!

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5 of 5 stars
misslily   3 contributions
Boston
Sep 3, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This was so much fun and we learned a lot! A great overview of the development of the skyscraper and of 20th century architecture! The docent was fantastic, we covered a lot, and it was a beautiful 2 hour stroll. Can't recommend it enough.

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224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 Tel: 312-922-3432