Chicago City Minibus Tour
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Chicago, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get to know the Windy City the easy and comfortable way on a small-group minibus tour. Instead of long walks and navigating public transit, see major landmarks like Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, the Magnificent Mile, and Millennium Park from an uncrowded minibus with large picture windows. Your driver and guide knows where to find all the best views, and there are plenty of photo stops along the way.
- See the best of Chicago in just 2 hours on a comfortable minibus
- Stop to stretch your legs and take photos at viewpoints
- Learn about Chicago’s history and culture with live narration
- Small-group tour limited to 13 for a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
- 6 unforgettable stops
- Live tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 124 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
The driver will meet you at the Wabash street entrance of the Palmer House Hotel, between the UPS Store and Sugar Bliss.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Rookery Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass By)
3
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Soldier Field (Pass By)
Adler Planetarium (Pass By)
4
Museum Campus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Field Museum (Pass By)
5
Cloud Gate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Chicago River
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wrigley Building (Pass By)
Tribune Tower (Pass By)
Magnificent Mile (Pass By)
Water Tower Place (Pass By)
Fourth Presbyterian Church (Pass By)
North Rush Street (Pass By)
Gold Coast (Pass By)
West Fullerton Ave Bridge (Pass By)
Lincoln Park (Pass By)
Navy Pier (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infants (0-3 years old) travel for free and do not require a ticket. They must travel on a parent/guardian's lap, and will not be allocated an individual seat.
- Buckingham Fountain does not operate during the winter months (November to April). During these months, the fountain stop is replaced with a stop at Lincoln Park.
- The Rookery Building lobby is closed on Sundays, this will be exterior view only.
- During the Summer months (May-October), visits to Lincoln Park and the Fullerton Street Bridge Overlook are subject to daily traffic conditions and time constraints.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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4.9
based on 693 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides whose engaging storytelling and personalized attention enrich the Chicago tours. Comfortable, well-maintained minibuses and safety-focused, accommodating drivers contribute to a smooth transit experience. The two-hour tour pacing is generally effective for a concise city overview, though some travelers wish for longer stops at key sites. Overall, the combination of informative guides and reliable logistics creates an enjoyable and well-structured experience.
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Avery was wonderful! We got to see different neighborhoods in the city while riding on a warm mini bus
This was an informative tour we mostly enjoyed. Our group had two adults, one senior and two children while the rest of the seven on the bus were seniors, so perhaps the tour was geared towards the mobility of most on the bus. We had two kids ages 9 and 12 with us who are well-traveled. They did not enjoy this tour unfortunately as we only ended up getting off the bus twice instead of the 3-4 times stated in the description. Also, there were a few stories about murders and several mentions of being drunk by the guide as entertainment but not all age appropriate. The most disappointing to them was not being able to stop at the Bean. Overall, our guide had a lot of knowledge but perhaps this tour is best for adults.
I really enjoy this 2hrs. Chicago tour. The guide drive by the most important places in the city in a comfortable mini bus. She stop in 3 places to take nice photos of landmarks. It was worth it..
Wonderful tour with architectural leanings. Multiple stops for photos. Avery was an entertaining and knowledgeable guide.
Haley was a fabulous tour guide. We loved seeing the main points of the city with them. And they gave us a recommendation for a meal at Xi'an in Chinatown. Great times!
Nice short educational tour, enough to know about Chicago architecture and history and a nice tour guide.
Lovely tour and our guide, Hayley was wonderful. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The bus was clean, too.
The reason for the 3 star rating is that we already saw many of the same sites on different tours. This is not the tour guide’s fault. It was just our experience. The husband did appreciate the tour guide’s sense of humor. I would recommend this tour for first time visitors who have not been on any other tours.
great trip great guy 2 trips with you guys. never disappointed worth the money for sure hope to do others
Avery was AMAZING!! His general knowledge of historic Chicago was impressive! He made us laugh and be sad(in good ways of course), and overall took great care of 4 women from St. Louis! Thank you so much for the excellent hospitality!
A great experience. Haley was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide! We Highly recommended this tour!
Needs to be longer but a good tour. There was ao much to see. Al was very knowledgeable and also joked around.
Very informative and beautiful views.. our narrator was pleasant and answered most questions the guests asked
This tour was very informative and a fun two hour tour! Hailey was very nice and it was a beautiful day. I've been to Chicago many times and I found out a lot about the city that I never knew! I highly recommend!
Get to see a lot of the sites and learn a lot of history without so much walking. Highly recommend. It saved a ton of time.
Highly recommend, was very informative and our tour guide Avery was extremely knowledgeable and professional
Smooth drive, lively commentary by the person driving the vehicle and key Chicago sites coverage - excellent experience
Great way to see the city in a really relaxed environment!!! The tour guide was very informed about the sites and gave us ample time for taking photos .
It’s an excellent overview of Chicago. It’s probably an excellent way to get a sense of the city and where you want to spend time.
I’m certain the trip depends on your guide and we had AVERY who has to be the best. His knowledge of Chicago currently and historically is unsurpassed. And his presentation is very entertaining. The event is worth your money and time.
Great experience loved the guide Haley and her knowledge and ability to put up with annoying tourist.
Hailey was awesome and very informative with a great attitude. I should have done the combo tour but I didn’t have enough time, wish I did. Thank you Hailey for a great tour!!!
It was informative and there was time to get off and explore some sites. Parking around the pick up spot was expensive.
Would’ve been great had I done it on the first day in the city would’ve gave us additional information now I know some things for when I come back
Great tour. The opportunity to get out 3-4 times to take close up pictures was excellent. Our tour guide was very friendly and helpful.
Haley is awesome, smiling face, clearly guiding, pass by all the main attractions, van is comfortable
The tour was so informative and our driver was excellent—friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We did not get to experience much of Millenium Park because of traffic and a special event but we saw so many other landmarks. It was a great tour and well worth the cost! Convenient pick up site as well.
This city tour was entertaining but could have been better. Our driver/guide did give interesting information about Chicago and took us to some interesting places. However, he could have been more interactive with the group. Instead of just waiting in the bus, he could have walked with the group and be more of a guide, than a driver. Also, a restroom break would have been nice as well.
Everything was perfect from on-time start to finish. Driver/guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Answered all our questions and had so much knowledge of areas history.
Hailey was the perfect driver in every way. Knowledgeable and accommodating. Could not have been any better.
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