Chicago: Panoramic Sunset Tour with Live Guide

Highlights

  • Marvel at the illuminated skyline, see iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife

  • Experience the magic of Chicago at night sitting on our open-top double decker bus

  • Learn interesting curiosities about Chicago with our entertaining live guide during your tour

Summary

Hop on our 90-minute panoramic Chicago Sunset Tour to discover the city all lit up for the evening. Enjoy a live commentary while getting a feel of the vibrant buzz of River North’s vibrant nightlife scene, and travel every inch of Michigan Ave from The Magnificent Mile to The Cultural Mile.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Experience the magic of Chicago at dusk with the Big Bus Chicago on a 90-minute live guided panoramic adventure that captures the city in its most captivating light. As the golden hour sets in, watch the entire skyline come to life, from Magnificent Mile to Museum Campus and beyond. From the top deck of an open-top double decker, you’ll have a perfect vantage point to see the best of Chicago.

Witness the vibrant nightlife of River North, an area brimming with energy, trendy bars, and eclectic dining options. Your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights and stories along the way, enriching your understanding of this dynamic neighborhood.

Next, the journey takes you along the legendary Michigan Avenue. From the upscale shopping and historic architecture of The Magnificent Mile to the cultural treasures of State Street Theater District, you’ll experience the diverse facets of Chicago’s most famous avenues. See renowned attractions like the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and the Art Institute of Chicago, all beautifully illuminated against the evening sky.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, this tour offers a unique perspective on the Windy City, blending stunning visuals with exciting history and must-see landmarks.

What’s included?

  • 90-minute Sunset Tour of Chicago

  • Entertaining and knowledgeable live guide (English)

  • Free Wi-Fi on-board

  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Service

Things to know

Before you book

  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

  • Our entire fleet of buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck

  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member

  • On the day, please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure time.

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 Big Bus staff at any stop.

    Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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.