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Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city.
On this tour, you will travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus, enjoy world renowned architecture including the world's first skyscrapers, Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town), Millennium Park (Home of "The Bean"), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!
You also have the option to upgrade to include THE most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago! For good reason, our partner Shoreline Sightseeing, has been the most booked tour on TripAdvisor for the last 5 years! And yes, there is a bar on the boat.
The combo option will end at Shoreline Sightseeings Navy Pier location, after you finish the boat tour you will be walking distance from many other attractions in the city!
**there will be no provided transportation after your boat tour**
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The minibus and guide will meet you on the Wabash street Entrance of the palmer House Hotel
If you would like to go to your boat cruise immediately following the bus tour, we will drop you off at the ticket booth for Shoreline sightseeing to redeem your voucher given to you by your tour guide!
Itinerary
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The Magnificent Mile (Pass by)
Chicago's main shopping street
Admission ticket free -
Navy Pier (Pass by)
Popular tourist attraction
Admission ticket free -
Millennium Park (Pass by)
The extremely popular home of The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, Crown Fountain and more. We slowly pass by it on the tour and can drop you off there at the end if you wish.
Admission ticket free -
1Chicago River
See the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, the Chicago River and much more at this stop!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. It's the fountain seen in the opening credits of Married W/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is between May and October.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Museum Campus
The VERY BEST skyline view and really popular stop!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Lincoln Park (Pass by)
1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more.
Admission ticket free -
Gold Coast (Pass by)
Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!
Admission ticket free -
4The Rookery Building
One of the world's very first skyscrapers. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the beautiful lobby. It was also used as Elliott Ness' office in the movie The Untouchables and was Duncan's Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Chicago Skyline (Pass by)
One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.
Admission ticket free -
The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass by)
Home of the second most French impressionist paintings in the world. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!
Admission ticket free -
5Shoreline Sightseeing
The most popular tour in the USA, according to Tripadvisor. If this option is selected, you'll enjoy a 75-minute cruise on the stunning Chicago River. Tours can be taken back to back or not. It's your choice.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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