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Art and Culture Tours

 

Explore Chicago

Art in the Heart of Chicago

 

This artist-guided tour will give you a rare insider's look into Chicago's vibrant art scene from the perspective of a working artist.

 

 

Gold Coast Days

 

The Gold Coast has been the center of Chicago elegance and social power since 1885. Explore the history of this exclusive neighborhood.

 

 

Off the Beaten Path

Do you want to see parts of Chicago the average visitor doesn't? Then this is the tour for you! Follow us on a tour of Chicago's unique places and spaces.

 

 

 

Pages of Chicago

Delve into the chapters of Chicago's vivid literary history. This tour tells the story of famous Chicago writers by visiting significant sites, bountiful bookstores and literary landmarks.

 

 

 

Prairie Avenue Companion 

Join us for a rare opportunity to see two magnificent early homes from the gilded age of Chicago Architecture.

 

Devil in the White City


Experience the majesty and the horror of 19th-century Chicago with a behind-the-scenes look at the spellbinding best-selling book that tells the true story of two remarkable men: genius architect Daniel Burnham, who designed the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, and serial killer Dr. H.H. Holmes, the diabolical hotelier who lured his visitors to their grisly end.  You will see architectural works by Daniel Burnham, images from the World’s Fair of 1893, as well as sights and stories from the macabre life of Dr. H.H. Holmes. 

 

 

Decadent Delights


Culinary Craft in the Windy City

Indulge the “foodie” in you! Join us for a one-of-a-kind epicurean adventure as we visit some of Chicago’s finest culinary artisans! Learn firsthand about the craft and vision that goes into creating Chicago’s finest gourmet foods. You’ll see both large and small scale ventures as we visit a world famous luxury truffle shop, an award-winning craft brewery, and a brand new all-natural/organic supermarket flagship store!

 

 

A Touch of Glass


Reflections on The Windy City’s Glass Architecture

Only in a city with an architectural heritage as rich as Chicago’s could we spend an entire day exploring the wonders of glass building designs!  This unique outing will give you a “window” on Chicago’s breathtaking glass creations, both historical and contemporary.

 

 

Modern Marvels
Lakefront Innovations in the Windy City


Join us for a day celebrating the modern marvels of our glorious lakefront. Be among the first to visit the brand new modern wing at The Art Institute of Chicago.  Nearly a decade in the making, this sleek new state of the art building is home to the museum's world renowned collections of modern European paintings, sculpture, contemporary art, photography, and more. After an included lunch at the museum, cross the pedestrian bridge for a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour of our lakefront jewel, Millennium Park.  You may have visited the park before, but not like this!

 

 

Chicago By Design
A Behind-the-Scenes look at Chicago's Art Scene

This guided tour will give you a rare insiders look into Chicago's vibrant creative scene from the perspective of working artists in three different disciplines--jewelry design, textile design, and interactive multi-media sculpture. You'll visit all three artists in their actual studios to get the full scoop on the process; from the conception of a piece to its production, marketing and sale.

 

 

Sweet Home Chicago
A Musical Journey Down Memory Lane


Join us for a day filled with story and song on this journey through Chicago's rich musical history! We'll explore the city as the birth place of The Blues and celebrate the legends of Rock and Roll that left an enduring legacy. The smash hit "Million Dollar Quartet" is featured on this tour. This sensational show recreates the night of December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins. Your day also includes a Chicago Jazz & Blues Tour, visit to Chess Records, lunch at Buddy Guy's Legends, and more!

 

 

 

 

Gems of the Prairie


Wine, Dine and Create Art in DuPage County

Join us in the western reaches of the Chicago area, for a day’s journey to experience some unique attractions that fly under the urban radar. You’ll wine, dine, make art, and even see rare gem stones from all over the world!

 

 

 

 

The Bon Vivant Architect


Handsome and well connected (he personally entertained the elite such as the Duke of Windsor and the Ziegfelds) Benjamin H. Marshall designed iconic Chicago buildings which produced dramatic and elegant backdrops for Chicago’s upper crust, creating what is now one of the most desirable addresses in Chicago. You will explore the palatial settings he created in his well-loved and historically important Chicago addresses.

 

 

 

 

Everything Old is New Again


“Make no little plans: they have no magic to stir men’s blood…” This quote by the noted American architect and city planner, Daniel H. Burnham, is as true today as when he spoke those words. On this tour you will see how owners, architects and decorators have salvaged some grand but aging buildings by giving them new life and meaning.

 

 

 

The Wright Stuff


Frank Lloyd Wright is celebrated as one of America’s greatest architects and the founder of the Prarie School of Architecture.  Spend a day with us in picturesque Oak Park, IL, as we explore the world’s largest concentration of Wright’s works!

 

 

 

 

 

 

333 N Michigan Avenue

p: 312-819-5363  

suite 425

F: 312-819-5366  

chicago, il 60601

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