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Explore the University of Chicago on a student-led tour. Discover the campus’s unique blend of Collegiate Gothic and modern architecture and learn about its rich history.

Highlights

• Feel the scholarly atmosphere as you explore the Main Quadrangles
• Admire the grandeur of the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, the tallest building on campus
• See the futuristic Joe and Rika Mansueto Library with its glass dome
• Learn about the university’s Nobel Prize-winning scholars and famous alumni
• Discover the university’s unique traditions and quirky mascot, Phil the Phoenix

Description

Step into the University of Chicago, a world-renowned institution known for rigorous academics, transformative ideas, and its striking blend of Collegiate Gothic and modern architecture. This student-led tour provides a firsthand look into UChicago’s unique intellectual culture and historic campus. Wander through the Main Quadrangles, where ivy-clad facades and courtyards create a scholarly atmosphere. Visit Harper Memorial Library, often compared to the Great Hall of Hogwarts, and admire the grandeur of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, the tallest building on campus. Experience the striking contrast of old and new at the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, with its futuristic glass dome and cutting-edge automated storage system. Learn about the legacy of UChicago’s Nobel Prize–winning scholars, the Chicago School of Economics, and its influence on fields from sociology to law. Along the way, your student guide will share stories of the university’s most famous alumni and faculty—from Carl Sagan to Barack Obama—and offer insights into distinctive traditions like the annual Scavenger Hunt, Kuviasungnerk (winter festival), and the quirky mascot, Phil the Phoenix. Whether you’re a prospective student, a history enthusiast, or a curious traveler, this tour offers an insider’s view of the University of Chicago—where intense inquiry meets a vibrant community and ideas have the power to change the world.

Includes

1.5hr bilingual tour (English/Chinese) 0.5hr at the campus canteen with interaction with current students Intimate group size (max 10 guests)

Important Information

• The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The University of Chicago is known for its rigorous academics and historic campus. The tour includes both Collegiate Gothic and modern architecture. Learn about the university's Nobel Prize–winning scholars and its influence on various fields. The tour is suitable for prospective students, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund