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Uncover the best of Chicago on an unforgettable highlights tour designed for travelers, sightseers, and history lovers alike! Step off the bus to admire Frank Lloyd Wright’s lobby inside The Rookery, take in dramatic sights at Buckingham Fountain, capture panoramic skyline photos at Museum Campus, and marvel at Millennium Park’s famous Bean and Crown Fountain.
Along the way, take in views of Willis Tower, the Chicago Board of Trade, the luxury shops of The Magnificent Mile, historic Gold Coast brownstones, and Lincoln Park’s scenic overlooks, all while learning the dramatic stories and famous movie history (Home Alone 2, The Untouchables) behind the Windy City's greatest landmarks.
Please note, infants 0-3 years old must sit on a lap.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will meet you at the Wabash street entrance of the Palmer House Hotel, between the UPS Store and Sugar Bliss.
Itinerary
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1The 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 Duncans Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass by)
Pass by one of the world's most recognizable skyscrapers and take in its soaring 110-story design from street level.
Admission ticket free -
2Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. Seen in the opening credits of Married w/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is May - October.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Field Museum (Pass by)
Cruise past one of the world's premier natural history museums, marveling at its monumental neoclassical architecture along Lake Shore Drive.
Admission ticket free -
3Museum Campus
The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour stop!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Millennium Park
Step off the bus and explore Chicago's premier downtown park, home to iconic public art, lush manicured gardens, and world-class architectural designs.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cloud Gate
Step off the bus and into Millennium Park to capture photos beneath Cloud Gate ("The Bean"), admire Crown Fountain, and see the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Wrigley Building
Step off the bus along Wacker Drive to capture iconic photos of the gleaming white terra-cotta clock tower right along the Chicago River.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tribune Tower (Pass by)
Look across Michigan Avenue at this soaring neo-Gothic skyscraper, famous for original fragments from world landmarks embedded into its exterior walls.
Admission ticket free -
The Magnificent Mile (Pass by)
Cruise down Chicago's premier luxury shopping avenue, taking in its soaring skyscrapers, historic landmarks, and vibrant city energy.
Admission ticket free -
Gold Coast (Pass by)
Drive through one of America's wealthiest historic neighborhoods, passing 19th-century brownstones and the site of the original Playboy Mansion.
Admission ticket free -
7Lincoln Park
Step off the bus into lush Lincoln Park to enjoy scenic surroundings and pause at the Fullerton Street Bridge overlook for a panoramic skyline view.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Infants (0-3 years old) travel for free and do not require a ticket. They must travel on a parent/guardian's lap, and will not be allocated an individual seat.
- Buckingham Fountain does not operate during the winter months (November to April). During these months, the fountain stop is replaced with a stop at Lincoln Park.
Additional info
- 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
- Infants (0-3 years old) travel for free and do not require a ticket. They must travel on a parent/guardian's lap, and will not be allocated an individual seat.
- Buckingham Fountain does not operate during the winter months (November to April). During these months, the fountain stop is replaced with a stop at Lincoln Park.
- The Rookery Building lobby is closed on Sundays, this will be exterior view only.
- During the Summer months (May-October), visits to Lincoln Park and the Fullerton Street Bridge Overlook are subject to daily traffic conditions and time constraints.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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