"The city is our museum," claims this historic museum. The CAF highlights Chicago's diverse architecture and design through a multitude of lectures, exhibits and educational programs. For a hands-on experience, take the Loop Walking Tour—a two-hour daily tour that explores the national landmarks downtown. The CAF Architecture River Cruise offers a river's eye view of the city and highlights more than 50 historic sites along the Chicago River. Reservations are suggested. Gallery admission is free.
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We decided to take this boat tour on a whim. Tickets were a little pricey, so if you have time to plan ahead, I recommend finding better deals online or in...
Took the boat tour on an incredible 70-degree November day. Absolutely awesome.. the views from the river were great, our docent was very knowledgeable and...
This review is for the C.A.F.'s 90-minute Architectural River Cruise. A tour is only as good as your guide, so with that in mind I am splitting my review...
The best $10 bucks you'll spend
Don't just stare up at The Loop's wondrous skyscrapers, gain a historical perspective with Chicago Architecture Foundation's walking tour. Inf...
Worth very penny. I will do it again!
I took the highlights bus tour that went through downtown and through the neighborhoods of Chicago. It was 3.5 hours and $40. I can't wait to...
Dozens of available tours cover every nook and cranny of the city.
OverviewStarted in the 1960s by a collective of preservationists and architects fighting to protect a historic residence (H.H. Richardson's
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Chicago is the city of skyscrapers, and there is a strong architectural tradition to enjoy, but only if you know what you are looking at. To ga...
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I had the opportunity to go on a few tours while in Chicago that were in the higher price range and threatened to tote us around on a bus while...
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The architectural boat tour is one of the best ways to see the city, whether you're new in the area, visiting for a couple days or a longtime r...
Simply the best...
way for tourists and people who live here to explore our city. The tours run about 360 days a year, and range from one hour tours of particula...
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