The 4 Best Frank Lloyd Wright Tours in Chicago & Oak Park

1.Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

At 951 Chicago Ave in Oak Park, take a one-hour English-language tour of the home Frank Lloyd Wright designed for his family and the studio where he developed his early ideas. Groups are limited to 16. Guides named on recent tours include Adam, Polly, Tom, Karl, and Carolyn, though your guide may differ. Reserve a specific time before you arrive.

“The tour was thorough and allowed ample time and access to appreciate the home. The interpreter Tom was very knowledgeable and made the tour more enjoyable. The home itself is beautiful and well worth the visit.”

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2.Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 130 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House on the University of Chicago campus. A guide explains the home’s Prairie-style design, history, and blend of indoor and outdoor spaces as you see its exterior and interior. Tours are in English, with groups capped at 14. Confirm your tour time with the venue before setting out.

“Design, lay out, interior are amazing . Imagined it was on that time . Our tour guide was amazing,too. His name is Bruce. He explained very detail and clear”

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3.Private Frank Lloyd Wright Architectural Tour by Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Ride from your Chicago hotel to Oak Park in a private luxury vehicle and pass 25 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. You can request stops for photos, but the service provides transportation only, with no guide, narration, or admission tickets. The outing takes about three to eight hours, and extra time beyond three hours is billed in half-hour increments.

“I love Wright's architecture. Early Prarie Style and Craftsman. His life story as explained by our guide Jerry was very sordid. Multiple marriages and relationships while leaving wife and children alone with no financial support while he was earning large commissions on hiRead more”

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4.Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Oak Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend about an hour walking Oak Park with a certified Chicago Architecture Center docent. You’ll see the exteriors of nearly a dozen Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, including his Home and Studio, and finish outside Unity Temple. The group is limited to 10, and the tour does not include interior visits.

“Guide was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. The walking pace was perfect and the small group size made for a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.”

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