Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway System
Take a tour of Chicago's Pedway system, a network of underground tunnels that allows pedestrians to pass from one end of the Loop to the other without encountering weather or traffic. Our tour begins in the lobby of the Swissotel where we descend into the Pedway. After a tour of the Chicago Cultural Center and its famous Tiffany Dome, we return to the Pedway for a short walk to Macy's department store. There, we'll view the famous Tiffany ceiling from two unique perspectives, and make a quick stop the iconic Walnut Room. We return to the Pedway and follow it to Civic Center Plaza for a quick look at a famous Picasso sculpture and view the Chicago Temple and it's famous Sky Chapel. Back down to the Pedway, we'll visit to City Hall followed by a short walk to a nearby L station. A quick train ride takes us to the origin/terminus of Route 66, the Art Institute’s lion statues, and to Millennium Park to view the famous "Bean" sculpture, Lurie Gardens and Crown Fountain.
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.
Includes
- Transit tickets
- Local expert guide
- Food and beverages
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Chicago Pedway : Walk Chicago's underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Chicago Cultural Center : View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Visit this iconic department store and marvel at its amazing architecture and Tiffany dome. Our stop wouldn't be complete without seeing "The Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the festively decorated store and windows.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Chicago Picasso (The Picasso) : We ascend from the Pedway to view the iconic Picasso sculpture and the world's tallest church (Unity Temple).
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
See Chicago's City Hall and County Building, and if we're lucky -- a wedding at the Marriage Court!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
We'll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Historic Route 66 : See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions at the Art Institute.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Millennium Park : The final leg of the tour takes us to Millennium Park and the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean. We'll also visit Lurie Gardens and the Crown Fountain.
Free Admission