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 10 people ensures a more personal experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup available from most DOWNTOWN CHICAGO hotels.
✔ Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
✔ Four photo stops
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. The Peninsula Chicago
2. The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
3. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
4. JW Marriott Chicago
5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown
6. Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile
8. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
9. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
10. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
11. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
12. The Talbott Hotel
13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
14. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel
15. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
16. L7 Chicago by Lotte
17. Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago
18. Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
19. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
20. Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
Additional Info: Tour picks up from most DOWNTOWN Chicago hotels.
Itinerary
1
The Magnificent Mile
The main shopping street
2
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.
3
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 !
Duration: 10 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Museum Campus
The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour stop!
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Lincoln Park
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Gold Coast
Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!
8
The Art Institute of Chicago
Home of the second most French impressionist paintings. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!
9
Chicago Skyline
One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Chicago Lakefront
The beautiful blue Lake Michigan is seen several times during the tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
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
• You MUST contact the local supplier to reconfirm your reservation
