On the Chicago Photography Walking Tour you will explore the city's famous landmarks in the company of a professional photographer and guide who will show you how to capture the perfect holiday images.

Start your Chicago Photography Walking Tour at North Avenue Beach, Chicago's busiest beach where the greatest attraction is people-watching. Photograph runners, cyclists and inline skaters on the lakeshore path, as well as an outdoor mini fitness center and roller hockey rink.

Stroll along the lakeshore to the Magnificent Mile and photograph numerous prestigious buildings such as the Wrigley Building, the John Hancock Center, and Chicago Landmarks such as Tribune Tower and the Allerton Hotel.

From the Chicago River you will pass the famous Marina Towers and many swing bridges spanning the river. Along the Chicago Loop stop at the single-most-famous sculpture in Chicago, Pablo Picasso's Untitled, before seeing Cloud Gate and the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park.

En route to Grant Park and past the Art Institute, you‘ll see an impressive great wall of buildings from Randolph Street south to Congress Parkway that architecture buffs refer to as the "Michigan Avenue Cliff." Then finally into Grant Park modeled after the gardens at Versailles, you can photograph giant lawns segmented by allees of trees, plantings, paths, and Buckingham fountain, twice the size of the Latona Fountain at Versailles.

Some of the things you will learn from your photographer guide:

• The art of street photography.
• How to create a more unique composition
• How to use different ambient light sources
• How to approach subjects and make them feel comfortable
• Architectural photography

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
March 1 to October 31, 2008
Morning Tour - Sunday
Afternoon Tour - Saturday

Departure Point:

North Avenue Beach, Chicago

Departure Time:

• Morning Tour - 9:00am (8:00am during July and August)
• Afternoon Tour - 3:00pm

Return details:

Tour concludes at Buckingham Fountain

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included; however, please provide your hotel details when booking, for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Walking tour
• Expert photographer guide

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Camera and film
• Gratuity (optional)
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their camera
• Tours operate rain or shine and the route may be changed based on local conditions

Terms and Conditions:

• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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