Chicago City Minibus Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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 10 for a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Transport by 13-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
- Four photo stops
- 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
The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)
Millennium Park (Pass By)
1
The Rookery Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Museum Campus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Park (Pass By)
Gold Coast (Pass By)
The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass By)
4
Chicago Skyline
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Lakefront (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) must sit on a lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 628 reviews
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R_V, Aug 2026
The tour guide, Avery, inserts a fair amount of trivia into the narration instead of sticking to the highlights.
He also exaggerated some stories. For example, he claims that Navy Pier was used as a jail, and that it was inhumane because the winters were so cold. In reality, the Pier had a jail only for one summer. His recounting of H.H. Holmes murder spree was full of debunked exaggerations, emphasizing the yellow journalism of the late 19th century rather than the historical facts we know today. I read online that the Upper Midwest has a strong tradition of generating tall tales, so perhaps the guide's narration introduces tourists to that? If so, perhaps he should announce that in advance.
He also drove off without me at one of the stops, later claiming that he was asked to move. Still he could have texted me; instead I had to call him.
I also found the use of my phone number to text me a request for a tip w/ his Venmo info unusual.
Misty_A, Aug 2026
This tour hit the major landmarks in Chicago, but was way overpriced for only 2 hours. It does workout if you don’t want to uber to your destinations, or have only a short period of time in Chicago
Teeola_T, Aug 2026
Great tour and very informative with Rick………. Will do it again with my family next time I visit………..
Carol_B, Jul 2026
Avery, was our tour guide. I am in my eighties and have both traveled and lived abroad. On a scale of 10 I would give Avery a strong 13. His grasp of Chicago history was impeccable. His professionalism coupled with personal skills was remarkable. A LOST ART TODAY IN OUR CULTURE. Dr. HB and CB
Todd_F, Jul 2026
The small bus was ideal. Rick the tour guide was great. We took it on a Sunday in a couple things were closed so he took us out of the way to show us a few extra sites.
Betty_B, Jul 2026
Very informative tour. Guide and driver Rick was very nice and gave a lot of information and suggestions for food and things to do after the tour.
Jennifer_M, Jul 2026
What a fun experience! Avery was the best! He was so funny, very knowledgeable and an all around great tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Patti_B, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Alan was wonderful l! We had a great overview of the the city without being rushed. Alan also recommended a place for pizza after the tour and dropped us off at the restaurant so we didn't need to walk. Would highly recommend this tour and hopefully you'll be lucky to have Alan as your guide.
Milady_C, Jul 2026
The Chicago Mini Bus Tour was excellent and the driver/guide Rick was so funny and nice. Rick gave us a lot of great recommendations and tips on visiting the city, as well as interesting historic background and fun facts! I highly recommend this tour if you want to see the city highlights in a comfortable bus and take great photos at the popular locations!
Gina_D, Jul 2026
Rick was knowledgeable and a safe driver. A great combination! Punny as well. It was much better than a big bus tour.
Muriel_P, Jul 2026
The stories and language were quite macarbre and colorful, although the guide, Avery, had a sense of humor.
Charles_B, Jul 2026
Whether you are in Chicago for one day, or for a week or more, this is the trip to take. Our tour guide, who says his name is Trevor, although that could be an alias, lead a fun filled adventure. We saw many historical sites, including the Rookery, the “Bean“, Buckingham Fountain, Soldiers Field, among others, and Trevor had many informative stories about the Windy City, both the good side and the dark side! Incredibly interesting. Trevor also pointed us in the right direction, in regards to other sites and transportation methods we were able to use around the city. It was a very fun time.
Hendersohn_S, Jul 2026
Great tour. Highly recommend it. Rick was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and a safe driver. The bus was comfortable.
Tamara_W, Jul 2026
Our tour bus driver was very knowledgeable. It was a good tour bus for seniors. We saw Navy Pier, Banking district and Chicago River.
Cassandra_S, Jul 2026
Tour guide was very thorough and knowledgeable about the city, with some history, some celebrity info and some humorous info.
Thomas_S, Jul 2026
Avery was a good tour guide.. funny and informative. The tour starts out well with stops at the lake front and The Bean. The rest of the tour focuses on architecture. I thought there were several more iconic Chicago sites that the tour would have covered.
Eleanor_M, Jul 2026
Great tour! We had a very pleasant tour which was informative and relaxing. We saw the many sights of Chicago and our tour guide, Rico, was great!
Steve_T, Jul 2026
Great experience. It felt like a private tour. Highly recommend to see things that you normally dont
Sourav_C, Jul 2026
Excellent experience. Alan was simply magnificent. Explained details of all the sightseeing spots across chicago.
Katherine_D, Jul 2026
This was a great tour! Highly recommended for when the weather is lousy or if someone in your group has mobility issues. Avery was awesome! He was entertaining and informative. Some tours are dry and boring, but not this one. We could have happily driven around listening to him talk about Chicago all day. Thank you Avery!
Ritu_S, Jul 2026
Avery was our tour guide and was incredible from start to finish! He was so knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. We had a blast, he had such a memorable way of delivering the tour. We would definitely recommend him and the tour!
Jack_L, Jun 2026
It was a great tour. Avery, our guide was awesome providing a lot of history and information as we drove around the cit6.
Kimberly_L, Jun 2026
I'm a Chicago resident but I wanted a tourist experience for our 18th anniversary celebration. It was absolutely amazing and I look forward to an opportunity to another experience. Thank you
Avery was very knowledgeable and friendly.
I have never toured the Rookery it was opulent and breathtaking. Thank you
Kathy_T, Jun 2026
Avery was awesome. Interesting and funny. He was thoughtful regarding people's comforts!! Excellent and informative
Maria_R, Jun 2026
Such a great experience! The mini bus tour was fun, well organized, and stress-free. Our driver was awesome—friendly, professional, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Geeta_G, Jun 2026
This was a comfortable tour, which took us to many important sites. Appreciated tour guide Alan's enthusiasm, patience and knowledge.
Renata_K, Jun 2026
The bus ride was ok. The federal building was closed. Due to traffic we missed a stop at a fountain resulting in walking back to it on our own. It felt we did not have enough time at the bean. The driver was nice.
James_J, Jun 2026
Rick was fantastic. Very energetic. Full of knowledge. Great sense of humor. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to any of my friends or family.
Elizabeth_H, Jun 2026
Avery gave an amazing tour with interesting facts, good humor and some depressing history. Thanks for a great morning Avery!
Robert_C, Jun 2026
Allen is great, but be on Time !
Palmer Hotel is great place to start, what a Beautiful place… EVERYONE should take the time to see this magnificent hotel , perfect start to a great Tour !
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