Chicago City Minibus Tour

4.9
(454 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous skyline views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on a comfortable minibus, stopping at iconic locations like early skyscraper "The Rookery" (Frank Lloyd Wright architecture), Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town) and The Buckingham Fountain. You'll also see The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, The Chicago River, Millennium Park, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!

Along the way, your guide will provide historical and informational and at times humorous commentary about the area and its many attractions.
The small-group atmosphere with maximum of 13 people ensures a more personal experience.

What's Included

Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
Four photo stops
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Pick up will be at the Wabash Street Entrance of the palmer house hotel. The bus and guide will be waiting for you there!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • The Magnificent Mile (Pass by)

    The main shopping street

    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
  • 1
    The 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
  • 2
    Clarence 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
  • 3
    Museum Campus

    The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour 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. We stop here when the Buckingham Fountain is switched off for the winter from November - April.

    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
  • The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass by)

    Home of the second most French impressionist paintings. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Chicago Skyline

    One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The beautiful blue Lake Michigan is seen several times during the tour.

    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
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City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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