Colleen was great during our Chicago interior architecture tour. We went to six different buildings and she had super interesting points to share during each stop. She was thoughtful in offering restroom breaks during the two hour tour. Would absolutely recommend this tour - I have been to Chicago multiple times and learned more on this tour than I ever did in my previous visits combined. Fun way to see the city and stay (mostly) warm since it's a tour of the interior of buildings :) read more

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This was fantastic! I've always believed the tour guide is what makes or breaks an experience. Access aside, these building designs are fascinating but Colleen turned them into a memorable story about the history of Chicago's innovative commercial architecture. She is a professional and I assume others who work for this company are as well. In my opinion, the tour ​structure and pace were optimal. She set us up with an introduction to each building, gave us time to absorb it and then went into details. We had a member of our group who can't always keep up physically so I was prepared to drop out but the pace was very accommodating because the actual distance between buildings is short and there are accessibility doors / elevators at each since they serve a modern population. We'd sign up anytime for any other tour Colleen leads! read more

I have taken many tours in different cities at home and abroad. Chicago being the birthplace of the modern skyscraper has many stories to tell about the evolution of turn of the century architecture after the great Chicago fire. Locally we have a great city guide on our local PBS channel 11 who does a fantastic job at uncovering some of the best forgotten stories about our cities past. Of course, I am referring to Geoffrey Baer, whom I have watched on our local PBS many times over the years. So yes, I can say that I am a fan. But you know it's one thing to watch these architectural marvels on TV or in person. I decided to be a tourist in my own city by taking the Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour by Inside Chicago Walking Tours. How was it? I loved it. Many of the treasures we uncovered, I have walked by for many years without every going inside and seeing the marvelous interiors firsthand. We also went over the exterior of several buildings that I never stopped to think about the stories behind the buildings history. Yes, I took a lot of buildings for granted. On this tour we went over the timeline and historical evolution of some of some of the significant buildings in our downtown area. Of course, were not able to cover all of them because Chicago is blessed to have so many great buildings with a storied past. I highly, highly recommend this tour to tourists and locals alike. Some of the buildings that were covered were the Chicago Board of Trade, The Federal Building, The Marquette, The Palmer House, and the Chicago Cultural Center (and many more). If you decide to take this tour get ready to be wowed and enlightened about Chicago. read more

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Adam was our tour guide and he was amazing! He was friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about the City. I've been coming to Chicago for years and yet I learned so much from him. His passion for his hometown is very evident! Highly recommend! read more

We had a wonderful and informative tour given by Adam. We are both Chicagoans and learnt a lot about Chicago architectural and general history. So much interesting information. Looking forward to going on another tour from this group. read more

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During our stay, we took three tours with Inside Chicago Walking Tours (Dazzling Interiors of the Loop, Chicago's Art Deco Masterpieces, and Underground Pedway and the Loop), all of which were led by Henry. Each of the tours was incredibly informative and entertaining. Not only was Henry very knowledgeable regarding the history and architecture of the buildings, but also his training as a structural engineer enabled him to provide additional insight into the engineering and science involved in the construction of these architectural marvels. Whilst in Chicago, it is recommended that one take all three tours (which complement each other with little overlap) to get the most comprehensive and enriching experience. These tours are highly recommended for both visitors and locals. Thanks again to Henry for three great tour experiences. read more

Henry was an amazing guide. He brought his passion for architecture and engineering to our Art Deco tour, showing us the optimism and opulence of the era. I can't recommend this tour enough. read more

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What a fun way to spend an afternoon in Chicago! Our guide was awesome - he was caring and informative, gave great information and made sure we saw all the things that he KNEW we would love to see. There were a lot of hidden gems that I would have never even seen. What a fantastic event!! DEFINITELY CHECK IT OUT!!! read more

Great guide. Very knowledgeable about the interior, exterior, architect and history. Had photos of movies shot in the specific locations. Took time to answer questions. read more

we had a fabulous tour this morning with Hillary. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Chicago any time of year. Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining as well. 5 star review ++++ read more

Ease of booking Pleasant customer service Tour guide Kaylee excellent Extremely knowledgeable and interesting read more

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Did the Pedway tour with Hillary and it was terrific - highly recommend this particular tour, and the company's customer service was exemplary. What a great afternoon. read more

Heath was a great tour guide. He was kind and extremely knowledgeable. His pacing was great and we had a lot of fun.

As the tour guide, Kylie was very knowledgeable and, most importantly, a great and pleasing personality that made the tour educational and pleasant despite the biting cold! (We're from California!) Also, we were running late because of the Chicago BOA Marathon, but Hillary from the tour office ensured we did not miss our tour. She and Kylie coordinated so we could still join the tour despite being 20 minutes behind. read more

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Took the Interiors walking tour. It was great! So amazed by the beauty of the insides of buildings! Adam was entertaining and an all around great tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the building we toured and random other buildings that guests asked questions about. I definitely will take the Pedway tour next time I'm in Chicago! read more

We did the Christmas Tree Crawl with Scott. I thought he was very knowledgeable. It was great to know a little bit of the history of trees themselves and Chicago as well. Great tour. Thank you! read more

Grant was a great guide. We learned much about the history of a number of buildings and enjoyed seeing the lavish interiors. read more

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Heath was an excellent tour guide. There were a few things that probably wouldn't affect future tours. The tour guide had to leave for 5 minutes with a coughing fit, hopefully nothing contagious. The music in the 190 Building wasn't working but all the other buildings were very interesting. The hidden gems in the buildings were surprising and beautiful. I've lived in the Chicago area for most of my life and never knew about them. Heath was full of interesting stories and I especially enjoyed his stories of how the decor in the buildings reflected their functions. read more

Adam was courteous, knowledgeable, accommodating - and the 2-hour tour flew by. As a a Chicago native, this was a refreshing insight into the historic pedway system as well as the evolution of Chicago architecture. Highly recommend, thank you ! read more

We booked 2 tours--the hidden gems and the pedway walk, and both were great. Both guides were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, they presented information clearly and had interesting stories that kept everyone engaged. The art deco lobbies were stunning, and I would recommend booking the Sunday tour for those because the buildings are closed to the public. It's quiet and easy to hear everyone, and we could explore and get up close to all the amazing details. The pedway tour was also really fun--it's like a secret right in front of your eyes. We booked this one on a Monday and I was worried it would be too crowded. But with how under-utilized the pedway is, it was easy to hear all the stories and history. I wonder if they should do the route backwards though? Ending at City Hall would be kind of a more central location and more impressive? But either way, a great tour, great guides that are locals and you know the $ is going to a small business which is very important! read more

We took two tours with Adam on March 28th. He was very well-informed, funny, and friendly. He walked at just the right pace for everyone in our group, and he made sure we had time to ask questions and take pictures. We really loved 'The World Within' tour. We enjoyed learning about the history and architectural evolution of these buildings. We would HIGHLY recommend these tours, and we'd sign up for more the next time we're in Chicago! read more

Spent the two hours pedway walking tour with Adam. He was very knowledgeable and energetic and was a delight of a tour guide. We are native chicagoans and we learned many things we did not know. It's always a joy to be around others like Adam that take pride and enjoy the history of Chicago. Would recommend 10/10 read more

Adam was amazing! He kept the tour moving and oh so interesting with his facts and stories. His depth of knowledge of Chicago was impressive! The tour was well organized and timed! I would recommend this tour to visitors and residents alike. There's something for everyone to learn and enjoy! read more

An amazing and informative tour. Hillary really knows her stuff and provided an historical design and architectural walk. These interiors are something most people would not make a point of seeing yet they are profoundly gorgeous!!!! A very open and welcoming tour allowing lots of questions. The pace was perfect ... relaxed but with purpose. Highly recommend read more

An informative tour that is well worth the ticket price. Kylie was our tour guide and she was knowledgeable and very considerate of all the guests. About 12 guests on our tour which was a nice size. Wear comfortable shoes - you'll walk several miles. read more

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I had an absolute blast on this tour! 2 hours passed by so quickly. Kylie was a phenomenal guide! Not only was she knowledgeable and enthusiastic about architecture, she was also kind and mindful. The tour route is a breeze. The architecture is outstanding. And the team is easy to talk to. I'd definitely take a tour with Kylie again. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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Kylie took us on a GREAT tour of stunning buildings. Highly recommend this tour for non-architecture people.

Hillary, did a tour with our group, which consisted of a group of architects, and interior designers. She was extremely informative, knew her stuff and was able to provide some wonderful insights into the history of the buildings, the background of the design elements, and beauty of each location. It was an awesome tour and we truly appreciated her expertise. read more

We did the Words Within tour with Adam as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and energetic! Would do another Inside Chicago Walking tour again! Thanks, Adam! read more

Spent the day on TWO tours with Hailey. Interiors and Pedgo and would 10/10 recommend this experience! We did the boat tour with Hillary earlier in the weekend and enjoyed that as well. Overall, a great experience and way to learn about Chicago! read more

I joined four others for a tour of the Chicago Pedway with Colleen. It was delightful - informative and fun. Colleen was great - friendly with a font of information about the city and architecture. read more

We walked "The Underground Pedway and Secrets of the Loop" with Hillary. The tour was informative and interesting, and definitely found interesting places we never would have found on our own. She also pointed out a bunch of architectural details (and even an entire building!) that we would have missed seeing even if we had gone by them on our own. read more

Adam did a very good job helping us to see the architecture in the financial district of Chicago. He kept it interesting and light hearted and as much as he could he helped us stay dry. Would definitely recommend this tour. read more

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If you have two hours to spare and are even remotely curious about the history of Chicago you will be glad you called Hillary from Inside Chicago Tours. Hillary knows how to manage diverse groups, a rare skill. read more

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Great tour! Our group did "Dazzling interiors of the loop"- It was fantastic! We've been on a lot of walking tours and this one really stood out. Our guide Adam was extremely knowledge and his passion for history and architecture came through. I would highly recommend for both out of towners and native Chicagoans. read more

Colleen our tour guide did great and is an Improv comedian. Very knowledgeable and fun.

This was a great tour! I live outside the city and often when we come down to the city it's for a specific reason so we don't stop and just enjoy the city's history and architecture. This was a great snapshot tour of some of the great places around the loop! And our guide Kylie was FANTASTIC! So knowledgeable and passionate about the city! read more

Just sat through a zoom tour by Hillary about the history of Chicago classic foods. What fun....wish we had smellivision as she had us salivating as she took us through the history of classic Chicago foods. Hillary was engaging and fun to listen to. We didn't know what to expect doing a tour via Zoom but she made it fun and entertaining. I'm sure her in-person tours are even better! read more

We did the world Within: Dazzling Interiors tour with Kylie and loved it! The buildings were fantastic to see and Kylie had great information on all of them! Highly recommend this one and will be looking at a different one next time we are in the city! The last stop was the Cultural Center. Be sure to check out the local makers shop down the hall on the left side of the stairs. Great stuff!! read more

This is the best tour I've ever been apart of and I have done quite a few! Hillary was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned more on her tour than any other I've been on. We gained access to many buildings that were closed on the weekends to the public. I can't recommend Inside Chicago Walking Tours enough. read more