Chicago Architecture Foundation

The Chicago Architecture Foundation was founded in 1966 to save and protect historical buildings and to educate the public about Chicago's unique architecture and design. Today, a group of nearly 400 trained docents lead interpretative tours around numerous parts of the city. The Foundation offers an extensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, and special events.

Visitors can choose from approximately 65 different tours and modes of transport. There are walking tours, bus tours, bike tours and boat tours. Some examples of the tours offered include: Historic Skyscrapers, Modern Skyscrapers, Loop Photography, Movie Palaces by Bus and numerous others.