On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you'll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the world. Afterwards, you'll never look at the built world (or the humble brick) the same way again!
Voted Chicago’s 2nd Best Tour by the Chicago Reader, 2025.
Meet the Brick of Chicago Tour Guides
Will
Will is the founder of Brick of Chicago. His work on bricks has appeared in Bloomberg, the Chicago Tribune, Preservation Magazine, Chicago PBS, and more.
He also works as an architecture photographer, and in his free time bakes cakes and pizza.
Will leads tours in all neighborhoods.
Bess
Bess is a middle school history teacher who grew up in St. Louis (which of course has the nicest brick).
She has a long family history of construction, including a great grandfather who was a mason and two generations of architects.
Bess leads tours in Logan Square.
Karissa
Karissa hails from Chicagoland, and is an avid fan of tea, history, and all things spooky.
A musical theatre actor gone Renaissance Faire performer, she enjoys entertaining the public, and storytelling in all forms.
Karissa leads tours in Logan Square
