Discover the best of Chicago's landmarks at your own pace with a 24h Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing tour by open-top bus. Enjoy convenient stops, entertaining digital commentary, and unlimited access during your ticket validity.
Chicago Discover: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- See Chicago's top sights like Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the Chicago Riverwalk
- Hear the stories that made Chicago through engaging digital commentary
- Shop on Magnificent Mile and explore the State St. Theater District
- Look out over stunning Lake Michigan from the many restaurants of Navy Pier
Description
Experience the best of Chicago from the unique vantage point of an open-top, double-decker bus. Hop on and off at convenient stops throughout the city to discover iconic landmarks like Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, 360 CHICAGO, Willis Tower, the Chicago Riverwalk, Museum Campus, and The Bean. Explore vibrant neighborhoods, indulge in shopping on Magnificent Mile, ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier, or savor authentic deep-dish pizza.
Create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace with unlimited bus exit and entry. Track bus arrivals with our downloadable app and enjoy professional digital commentary in multiple languages. Learn about Chicago's rich history, culture, and get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and shop.
With comfortable seating and panoramic views, our Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is the perfect way to see the city. Hop off and on as you like within the validity period of your ticket and continue your exploration.
Experience the best of Chicago from the unique vantage point of a Big Bus tour. Board our open-top, double-decker bus as you take a relaxing ride through the city's most iconic landmarks, from the Magnificent Mile to Millennium Park.
Hop on and off at our convenient stops throughout the city to discover Chicago's vibrant neighborhoods and world-famous attractions including 360 CHICAGO, Willis Tower, the Chicago Riverwalk, Museum Campus, The Bean, and more.
Spend your day shopping on Magnificent Mile, riding the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier, or sampling authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. With our flexible and convenient tour, you can create your own itinerary and explore the city at your own pace. Track bus arrivals in real time with our free downloadable app so you always know when the next bus is coming.
Marvel at the stunning skyline as you enjoy professional digital commentary in multiple languages, with earbuds provided. Hear expert insight into Chicago's rich history and culture, as well as tips on the best places to eat, drink, and shop.
With comfortable seating and panoramic views, our Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is the perfect way to see the city. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready to keep exploring.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity (24h)
- Insightful audio commentary in English and Spanish
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Food and Drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 98 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary
Audio : English, Spanish
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Big Bus Chicago operates daily from 10am to 4pm with a 60 min frequency
- Fleet are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more: Download Big Bus App, it's free!
- Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
- Free Headphones Available on Every Bus
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
Includes 24-hour validity for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Chicago
| Chicago Discover | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | $54.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
What audio commentary is available on the tour?
Our bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary in the following languages: English and Spanish
How long does the tour take?
Red Route: 2 hours (approximately). Please allow for more time if you plan to hop on and off at any of our stops.
How often do the buses run?
The Red Tour runs approximately every 30 minutes beginning from Stop #1 - Chicago Riverwalk
Where can I redeem my mobile/printed voucher?
Start your tour at any of our stops listed or join at any stop along the route.
Stops recommended to redeem are:
1. Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive)
2. Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower (319 W. Jackson Blvd)
What does the Discover Ticket include?
24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Chicago.
What does the Essential Ticket Include?
48-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Chicago
What does the Explore Ticket Include?
Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 48-hour and a 90-minute sunset tour throughout Chicago
About operator:
Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
Basic Information
- Duration: 24 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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