Chicago Architecture River Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

4.1(53)2 hFree cancellationBy Big Bus Tours - USA

About this activity

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

Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture Cruise combo! This ticket includes a 48-hour pass for our hop-on, hop-off Chicago sightseeing bus tour, and a pass for admission to Shoreline Sightseeing's must-do Architecture River Cruise! You'll see the city's world-famous architecture from iconic streets like Magnificent Mile, Lake Shore Drive, State Street, Clark Street and Grand Ave, and from all three branches of the Chicago River.

Create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace with unlimited bus exit and entry. Over 40 Chicago landmarks await you on the Shoreline Architecture Cruise, from hidden architectural treasures to the city’s most famous landmarks. Expert live guides explain how Chicago’s buildings, architecture and engineering made the city famous.

What's included

✓48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket with unlimited access
✓Open-top double decker bus
✓Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
✓Chicago River Architecture Cruise
✓Save 20% off retail when you bundle these two experiences!
✓Professional Digital Commentary on bus tour with souvenir earbuds
✓Expert architecture guide on Architectural River Tour
✓Four self-guided digital walking tours to explore more of the city

Not included

✕Food & Drinks
✕Pick-up & Drop-off

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Digital Walking Tour options include Chicago Architecture, Chicago Riverwalk, Public Art, and Millennium Park Tour
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Cancellation policy

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

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