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Chicago: Architecture River Tour and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Experience the best of Chicago by land and sea with a combination of a live-guided 75-minute architecture boat cruise and a 2-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by open-top bus.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Audio guide
    English, Spanish
  • Valid
    2 days
  • Includes
    • 75-minute shoreline sightseeing architecture boat cruise
    • Live guide on cruise
    • 48-hour big bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
    • Open-top double-decker bus
    • Expert digital commentary aboard bus
    • 4 self-guided digital walking tours to explore the city
    • Downloadable app for route information and live bus tracking
    • Save 20% off retail when you bundle
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Highlights

  • Journey through the vibrant streets and scenic waterways of Chicago
  • See the city from the open-air top deck of a double decker bus
  • Explore at your own pace and hop off any time
  • See the Skydeck, Navy Pier, Tribune Tower, Mag Mile and other iconic landmarks
  • Cruise along the Chicago River taking in views of the skyline and architecture

Description

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences.

Discover the Windy City of Chicago with a Shoreline Sightseeing architecture river cruise and a 48-hour ticket for the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour. Explore the Windy City's most iconic landmarks and attractions by land and sea.

Discover Chicago's groundbreaking architectural styles with a guided 75-minute river cruise, gliding along the Chicago River and marveling at the city's famed skyline, including breathtaking views of Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, the Tribune Tower, Magnificent Mile, and more! A live guide leads you through the history of Chicago's unique skyline and architecture.

Board a hop-on hop-off tour to go deeper into the Chicago experience. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker, allowing you to soak in the sights of Millennium Park, Grant Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Learn about the sights through expert digital audio while on the bus and then hop off to explore at your own pace.

Tours can be taken on separate days. Enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at your leisure, ensuring you don't miss any of the city's must-see destinations.

Good to know before you go
  • Spanish language is only available on the hop-on hop-off bus tour.
  • The Architecture River tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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