Explore Chicago by land and water! Get a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour and an Architecture River Cruise ticket. See iconic streets and renowned architecture from both perspectives.
Chicago: Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture Boat Cruise & 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Cruise down the Chicago River for incredible views of the city's iconic architecture.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Chicago as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout history
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Museum Campus
- Plan your own itinerary and explore the best of Chicago’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like.
Description
Experience the vibrant city of Chicago with a Shoreline Sightseeing architecture river cruise and a 2-day ticket for the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour. Explore the Windy City's most iconic landmarks and attractions by land and sea.
Discover Chicago's groundbreaking architectural styles with a guided 75-minute river cruise, gliding along the Chicago River and marveling at the city's famed skyline, including breathtaking views of Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Wrigley Building, the Tribune Tower, Magnificent Mile, and more! A live guide leads you through the history of Chicago's unique skyline and architecture.
Board a hop-on hop-off tour to go deeper into the Chicago experience. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker, allowing you to soak in the sights of Millennium Park, Grant Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Learn about the sights through expert digital audio while on the bus, and then hop off to explore at your own pace.
Tours can be taken on separate days. Enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at your leisure, ensuring you don't miss any of the city's must-see destinations.
Discover Chicago with our Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture Cruise & Big Bus 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour combo! This ticket includes a 48-hour ticket for our hop-on hop-off Chicago sightseeing bus tour and admission to Shoreline Sightseeing's must-do 75-minute 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.
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.
Over 40 Chicago landmarks await you on the 75-minute 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.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity
- Shoreline Sightseeing 75-minute Architecture Cruise with live guide
- Digital audio commentary in English and Spanish
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Food and Drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary
Audio : English, Spanish
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Fleet are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Flexible ticket: we will accept your ticket up to 14 days from the date booked
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Download the Big Bus app for route information and live bus tracking
- Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
- Expert digital audio in multiple languages
- After purchase, please select your cruise date and download your cruise pass
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 Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour and Big Bus 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour
| Chicago: 48h Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Shoreline Architecture Cruise | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | $90.00 |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | $55.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Additional Information
Shoreline Cruise: After purchase, please select your cruise date and download your cruise pass from the Big Bus booking portal. Present your pass before boarding at the Shoreline departure point located at 401 N Michigan Ave.
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: 48 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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