Holiday Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway
(27) Reviews
Chicago Loop
About
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) and enjoy seasonal holiday decorations and sights along the way.
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, the "Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the store’s decorated holiday windows.
We return to the Pedway and follow it to Civic Center Plaza for a visit to the Christkindlmarket, an authentic European holiday market. We ret...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transit tickets
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Swissotel Chicago
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Return
Cloud Gate
End at "The Bean" in Millennium Park.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Holiday Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway
(27) Reviews
Chicago Loop
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$65.00
Price varies by group size
About
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) and enjoy seasonal holiday decorations and sights along the way.
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, the "Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the store’s decorated holiday windows.
We return to the Pedway and follow it to Civic Center Plaza for a visit to the Christkindlmarket, an authentic European holiday market. We ret...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transit tickets
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Food and beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Swissotel Chicago
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Return
Cloud Gate
End at "The Bean" in Millennium Park.
Itinerary
1
Swissotel Chicago
Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
10 minutes
2
Chicago Pedway
Walk Chicago's underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
15 minutes
3
Chicago Cultural Center
View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
20 minutes
4
Christkindlmarket Chicago
The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst and hot spiced wine, the sound of festive music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a cozy atmosphere – a visit to the market takes all your senses on a journey! Visitors can explore vendor products from around the world, participate in special events, and enjoy the unique shopping experience.
30 minutes
5
Macy's on State Street
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.
25 minutes
6
Block 37
Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
15 minutes
7
City of Chicago - City Hall
See Chicago's City Hall and County Building, and if we're lucky -- a wedding at the Marriage Court!
15 minutes
8
Washington/Wells
We'll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
15 minutes
9
Route 66
See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions at the Art Institute.
15 minutes
10
Cloud Gate
The final leg of the tour takes us to Millennium Park to view the City of Chicago's Christmas tree and the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean.
