Luxury Minibus Chicago City Tour with Architecture Cruise Upgrade

4.9(20)2 hFree cancellationBy See it ALL Chicago Tours

About this activity

Experience the ultimate Windy City adventure on Chicago’s luxury guided minibus tour! Explore 20+ top landmarks with curated photo stops at Cloud Gate "The Bean", Museum Campus, & the historic Palmer House.

Start at the Palmer House, birthplace of the brownie, & see Frank Lloyd Wright’s work at the Rookery. Pass soaring icons like Willis Tower & Soldier Field while learning the rich history behind each landmark.

Hop off at Buckingham Fountain & Museum Campus for views of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier, & the skyline. Pass cultural icons like Shedd Aquarium & the Field Museum.

Snap photos beneath "The Bean" at Millennium Park, view the Chicago River, & cruise down the Magnificent Mile past the Water Tower, Gold Coast brownstones, & Playboy Mansion.

UPGRADE YOUR TOUR: Select the Architectural River Cruise option at checkout for the ultimate land & river experience!

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

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

What's included

✓Architectural River Cruise (when option selected at checkout)
✓Live Tour Guide
✓6 unforgettable stops
✓Transport by a 14-seater Luxury Minibus

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

The driver will meet you at the Wabash street entrance of the Palmer House Hotel, between the UPS Store and Sugar Bliss.

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
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.
The Architecture boat option is 60-minutes during the winter months (November-April)

Cancellation policy

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

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