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

How long does this tour take?

Please check the tour page for the exact duration.

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Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The minibus and guide will meet you on the Wabash street Entrance of the palmer House Hotel.

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Overview

Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city.
On this tour, you will travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus, enjoy world renowned architecture including the world's first skyscrapers, Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town), Millennium Park (Home of "The Bean"), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!

You also have the option to upgrade to include THE most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago! For good reason, our partner Shoreline Sightseeing, has been the most booked tour on TripAdvisor for the last 5 years! And yes, there is a bar on the boat.

The combo option will end at Shoreline Sightseeings Navy Pier location, after you finish the boat tour you will be walking distance from many other attractions in the city!

**There will be no provided transportation after your boat tour**

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What's Included

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Local guide
Three photo stops
Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Chicago's main shopping street

Stop 2

Popular tourist attraction

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

See the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, the Chicago River and much more at this stop!

Stop 5

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.

Stop 6

The VERY BEST skyline view and really popular stop!

Stop 7

1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more.

Stop 8

Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!

Stop 9

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 !

Stop 10

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

Stop 11

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

Stop 12

(If option selected) 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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

The minibus and guide will meet you on the Wabash street Entrance of the palmer House Hotel

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End Point

If you would like to go to your boat cruise immediately following the bus tour, we will drop you off at the ticket booth for Shoreline sightseeing to redeem your voucher given to you by your tour guide!

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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 adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Infants 0-3 years old, must sit on a lap

Known For:

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Special Instructions

If the boat tour option is not selected, you will be returned
to original departure point.

If the optional Chicago River Architecture Boat Cruise option is selected, you will be dropped off at the departure point for the boat tour.
The boat tour ends at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Drive.
You will be responsible for getting back to your hotel following the boat tour. Most downtown hotels are located 1 mile or less from the boat.