The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

1-2 hours

Looking for things to do in Chicago? Get a behind-the-scenes look at this majestic venue and learn all about its legendary performers.

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What you'll do

Walk through the world of America's favorite musicians, comedians and superstars on the Chicago Theatre Tour Experience.

Get ready to go on a journey from the theatre's 1912 beginnings, to its present-day status as a premier entertainment venue. Explore historical and architectural wonders like the grand lobby, the majestic auditorium and more.

Walk where the legends walked as you stand on the iconic stage and get a look at artists' signatures from legends like Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Dean Martin and truly immerse yourself in the history of this majestic venue.

What's included

With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Chicago Theatre.
Visit plenty of other Chicago attractions with your pass.

: Getting in
With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
Tours run on Fridays and Saturdays only. To join one, enter the theatre through the State Street front doors and wait in the box office lobby. Show your pass to the tour guide who will arrive promptly at 11.45AM for the 12PM tours on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1.45PM for the 2PM tour on Saturday.
Stage access may be restricted due to performance schedules. Tour hours and content subject to change.

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Where you'll be

175 N. State Street,, Chicago, US

How to get there

CTA Red Line to the Lake Station; Brown, Green & Orange Line to the State & Lake Stop or the Blue Line to the Washington Stop

From the Red Line ‘L’ train, exit at Lake. From the Brown, Green, Pink, Orange, and Purple Line Express elevated lines, exit at State/Lake. From the Blue Line ‘L’, exit at Washington.