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Holiday Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway

By L Stop Tours
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Overview

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 return to the Pedway for a visit to City Hall followed by a short walk to a nearby L station.

A quick train ride takes us to the origin/terminus of Route 66, the Art Institute’s lion statues, and Millennium Park to view the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean and the city's holiday tree .

Activity location
  • Swissotel Chicago
    • 323 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Swissotel Chicago
    • 323 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transit tickets
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    Local expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
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    Food and beverages

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators.

Activity itinerary

Swissotel Chicago
  • 10m
Meet your guide in the lobby before descending into the Pedway.
Chicago Pedway
  • 15m
Walk Chicago's underground tunnel system. We will walk underground and aboveground several times during the tour.
Chicago Cultural Center
  • 20m
View the famous Tiffany Dome and more.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
  • 30m
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.
Macy's on State Street
  • 25m
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.
Block 37
  • 15m
Continue strolling the Pedway through this popular city mall.
City of Chicago - City Hall
  • 15m
See Chicago's City Hall and County Building, and if we're lucky -- a wedding at the Marriage Court!
Washington/Wells
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We'll board the L Train for a quick ride through the Loop.
Route 66
  • 15m
See the origin/terminus of the famous Route 66 then visit the majestic lions at the Art Institute.
Cloud Gate
  • 20m
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.

Location

Activity location
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    Swissotel Chicago
    • 323 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Swissotel Chicago
    • 323 East Wacker Drive
    • 60601, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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