Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway System

Descend below street level to discover Chicago’s famed subterranean Pedway—and pair your adventure with stops at some of the city’s best-known landmarks—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon Downtown, and head underground: you’ll stroll the Pedway and learn about its history, will see the city’s famed Tiffany dome, and will finish at one of Chicago’s most iconic sculptures.

This small-group tour offers sightseeing on a personal scale
Navigate the Pedway with ease on this guided walking tour
See many of Chicago’s key landmarks, all in a single tour

What To Expect

Swissotel Chicago

Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Pedway

Walk Chicago’s underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Cultural Center

View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Block 37

Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Daley Bicentennial Plaza

We ascend from the Pedway to view the iconic Picasso sculpture and the world’s tallest church (Unity Temple).
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Washington/Wells

We’ll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Route 66

See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions at the Art Institute.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate

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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Include

Transit tickets
Local expert guide

Exclude

Gratuities
Food and beverages

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