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Podcast Tour Chicago The Loops Monumental Canvas
Chicago
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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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Discover how a city of rigid steel and glass skyscrapers transformed its streets into a world-class, democratic art gallery. On this immersive walking tour through Chicago's Loop, you will uncover the dramatic, controversial, and inspiring stories behind the city's most iconic monumental sculptures. From Picasso's misunderstood masterpiece to the interactive joy of the Crown Fountain, learn how these colossal works of art challenged the public, defied architectural norms, and ultimately became the beloved soul of the Windy City.
- A 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 89 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation - Immers...
Highlights
1 hour and 29 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 29 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Meeting Points
Departure
100 W Randolph St
From Chicago's main station, take local public transport toward Monument with Standing Beast. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Monument with Standing Beast, Chicago, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Return
Crown Fountain
From Crown Fountain, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Chicago's main station. The departure point is Crown Fountain, Chicago, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Podcast Tour Chicago The Loops Monumental Canvas
Chicago
About
Discover how a city of rigid steel and glass skyscrapers transformed its streets into a world-class, democratic art gallery. On this immersive walking tour through Chicago's Loop, you will uncover the dramatic, controversial, and inspiring stories behind the city's most iconic monumental sculptures. From Picasso's misunderstood masterpiece to the interactive joy of the Crown Fountain, learn how these colossal works of art challenged the public, defied architectural norms, and ultimately became the beloved soul of the Windy City.
- A 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 89 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation - Immers...
Highlights
1 hour and 29 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 29 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Meeting Points
Departure
100 W Randolph St
From Chicago's main station, take local public transport toward Monument with Standing Beast. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Monument with Standing Beast, Chicago, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Return
Crown Fountain
From Crown Fountain, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Chicago's main station. The departure point is Crown Fountain, Chicago, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
1
James R. Thompson Center
A massive, enigmatic fiberglass sculpture by Jean Dubuffet that introduces the theme of abstract art contrasting with rigid government architecture.
10 minutes
2
The Picasso
An untitled 1967 masterpiece by Pablo Picasso that sparked Chicago's public art movement, transforming from a controversial object to a beloved civic symbol.
10 minutes
3
Chagall's Four Seasons
Marc Chagall's stunning, vibrant mosaic that brings narrative and color to the stark modernist plaza of Chase Tower.
10 minutes
4
Calder’s Flamingo
Alexander Calder's bright 'Calder Red' stabile that provides a striking, organic contrast to the dark, rectilinear buildings surrounding it.
10 minutes
5
Cloud Gate
Anish Kapoor's iconic reflective sculpture that makes the public and the city skyline active participants in the artwork.
10 minutes
6
Crown Fountain
Jaume Plensa's interactive video fountain that projects the faces of everyday Chicagoans, encapsulating the democratic spirit of the city's public art.
