Chicago City Minibus Tour
from $49.95
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous skyline views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on a comfortable minibus, stopping at iconic locations like early skyscraper “The Rookery” (Frank Lloyd Wright architecture), Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town) and The Buckingham Fountain. You’ll also see The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, The Chicago River, Millennium Park, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!
Along the way, your guide will provide historical and informational and at times humorous commentary about the area and its many attractions. The small-group atmosphere with maximum of 13 people ensures a more personal experience.
Please note, infants 0-3 years must sit on a lap.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Pick up will be at the Wabash Street Entrance of the palmer house hotel. The bus and guide will be waiting for you there!
Itinerary
- 1The Magnificent Mile
The main shopping street
- 2Millennium Park
The extremely popular home of The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, Crown Fountain and more. We slowly pass by it on the tour and can drop you off there at the end if you wish.
- 3The Rookery Building
One of the world's very first skyscrapers. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the beautiful lobby. It was also used as Elliott Ness' office in the movie The Untouchables and Duncans Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !
- 4Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. Seen in the opening credits of Married w/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is May - October.
- 5Museum Campus
The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour stop!
- 6Lincoln Park
1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more. We stop here when the Buckingham Fountain is switched off for the winter from November - April.
- 7Gold Coast
Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!
- 8The Art Institute of Chicago
Home of the second most French impressionist paintings. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!
- 9Chicago Skyline
One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.
- 10Chicago Lakefront
The beautiful blue Lake Michigan is seen several times during the tour.
What's included
- Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
- Four photo stops
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infants (0-3 years) must sit on a lap
