The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

982 reviews

1 hr 15 min · typically 1–2 hours total

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

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Tours
Historic and cultural

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Adult 13–64 years

$24.79$27.54

Child 4–12 yearsi

$17.35$19.28

Estimated total · $24.79

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Overview

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.

Location

175 N. State Street
60601 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Aria M.
Jan 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Theo H.
Feb 2025
Well organized from start to finish. Plenty of time to explore afterward, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Chloe Z.
Feb 2026
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. even though it was a busy day.

Luca C.
Jun 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. (Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, — glad we prioritized it.)

Elena Y.
Mar 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

James C.
May 2026
We’d happily do this again. Highlights matched what was advertised, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

James Y.
Jan 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. We learned more than expected in a short visit, with straightforward entry. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Diego J.
Jul 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Felix Q.
Apr 2026
Well organized from start to finish. (Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, easily one of the highlights of our trip.)

Luca W.
Dec 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Leo M.
Apr 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya K.
Dec 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Highlights matched what was advertised, — glad we prioritized it.

Felix D.
Jun 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Maya F.
Dec 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. (Views exceeded our expectations, matching what friends told us—but better in person.)

Maya C.
Mar 2025
We’d happily do this again. Plenty of time to explore afterward, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

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