Explore Chicago's iconic landmarks on this sightseeing tour led by an expert guide. Board a comfortable, large-windowed minibus and explore Downtown and North Side neighborhoods. You have a chance to get out and visit several locations and hear about the historical and cultural factors that make Chicago unique. Upgrade your tour with a popular open-top boat tour on the Chicago River that focuses on the city's renowned architecture.
Upgrade to include a boat tour on the Chicago River
Small-group tour limited to 10 passengers ensures a more personalized experience
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from most Downtown Chicago hotels
See the best of Chicago, all in a single excursion
What To Expect
The Magnificent Mile
Chicago’s main shopping street
• Admission Ticket Free
Navy Pier
Popular tourist attraction
• Admission Ticket Free
Millennium Park
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
Chicago River
See the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, the Chicago River and much more at this stop!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
Museum Campus
The VERY BEST skyline view and really popular stop!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Park
1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more.
• Admission Ticket Free
Gold Coast
Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!
• Admission Ticket Free
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 was Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Skyline
One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Art Institute of Chicago
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
Shoreline 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
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You MUST contact the local supplier to reconfirm your reservation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Local guide
Four photo stops
Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
Complimentary pickup at most DOWNTOWN CHICAGO hotels. Combination bus and boat tour ends at the boat