Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

4.8/5 (747 reviews) Chicago from See it ALL Chicago Tours
  • Max Travelers13 people
  • CategoryArchitecture Tours, Bus Tours

Overview

Uncover the Windy City on Chicago’s premier guided minibus tour! Discover 20+ top landmarks with photo stops at Cloud Gate “The Bean”, Museum Campus, & the historic Palmer House.

Begin at the Palmer House, birthplace of the brownie, & see Frank Lloyd Wright’s design at the Rookery. View icons like Willis Tower & Soldier Field while learning local history.

Step off at Buckingham Fountain & Museum Campus for skyline views over Lake Michigan & Navy Pier. Pass cultural sights like Shedd Aquarium & the Field Museum.

Capture photos beneath “The Bean”, see the Chicago River, & drive down Michigan Avenue past the Water Tower, Gold Coast brownstones, & Playboy Mansion.

UPGRADE YOUR TOUR: Select the Architectural River Cruise option at checkout to admire 40+ skyscrapers with live narration, the ultimate land & river experience!

75-minute cruise offered during summer (April – October)
60-minute cruise offered during winter (November – April)

What's included

  • Local guide

  • Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus

  • 6 unforgettable stops

  • Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)

Good to know

  • 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 adultu2019s 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.

  • 75-minute cruise offered during summer (April u2013 October)

  • 60-minute cruise offered during winter (November u2013 April)

Cancellation Policy

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

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.8/5 747 reviews
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