Experience the best of Chicago on this small-group city tour. Explore famous sights, enjoy stunning views, and learn about the city’s history from an expert guide.
- The Magnificent Mile - Chicago’s premier shopping avenue
- Navy Pier - A favorite destination for tourists
- Millennium Park - A highly popular spot featuring The Bean, Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, and more. We pass by it during the tour and can drop you off there at the end if you prefer.
- Chicago River - View landmarks like the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, and more at this stop!
- Buckingham Fountain - Renowned as one of the most beautiful fountains globally. Featured in the opening credits of Married W/Children! We stop here when it’s operational, from May to October.
- Museum Campus - Offers the BEST skyline view and is a very popular stop!
- Lincoln Park - A 1,600-acre park that includes the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures, and more.
- Gold Coast - Known for its vibrant nightlife and upscale residential areas. Features cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones, and more!
- The Rookery Building - One of the world’s earliest skyscrapers. The lobby was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It also served as Elliott Ness’ office in The Untouchables and was Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2!
- Chicago Skyline - Offers one of the most stunning skylines in the world, viewed from the BEST vantage point in the city.
- The Art Institute of Chicago - Houses the second-largest collection of French impressionist paintings in the world, including American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much more!
- Shoreline Sightseeing - Rated the most popular tour in the USA by Tripadvisor. If you choose this option, you’ll enjoy a 75-minute cruise on the beautiful Chicago River. Tours can be taken consecutively or separately, based on your preference.
- Local guide
- Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
- Complimentary pickup at most downtown Chicago hotels
- Combination bus and boat tour ends at the boat
- Four photo stops
- Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
This top-rated, small group sightseeing tour introduces you to the renowned attractions and striking views Chicago is famous for. In the company of an expert guide, you’ll traverse the city in a comfortable minibus, taking in acclaimed architecture including the world’s inaugural skyscrapers, the Museum Campus (known for the BEST cityscape view), Millennium Park (where ‘The Bean’ is located), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive, and more! Your guide will share historical facts and amusing tales about the area during the journey. Each tour includes four chances for you to snap pictures and with a limit of 10 people per tour, you’re guaranteed a more intimate experience.
In addition, you can choose to level up your trip with Chicago’s highly rated Architecture River Cruise on offer! We’re partnered with Shoreline Sightseeing, the top-ranked tour on TripAdvisor for the past 5 years, and believe us, they’ve earned their reputation. And for those interested, yes, the boat is equipped with a bar.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You MUST contact the local supplier to reconfirm your reservation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
