Chicago Discover: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
1 day
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English, Spanish
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • 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

Things to 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

Before you go

  • 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 Policy

    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

Redemption information

    Guests must first redeem voucher with a Big Bus representative at Stop #1, or any Big Bus stop. Meeting Point: Stop #1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive ) or join at any of the stops along the route.

    Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip for live bus tracking and customer support.


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.