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Chicago City Tours See It All No Time Wasted

Chicago, USA
  • 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Bottled water
    • Fuel surcharge
    • Snacks
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Please be ready at your pickup location at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Hotel pickup is available for an additional fee: – $7 for downtown hotels within 1 mile of the Palmer House – $12+ for hotels outside that area (rates vary by distance)

    or

    Meeting point

    • Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
      17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

      Please be ready at palmer house location (17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603) at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Millennium Park

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Chicago Riverwalk

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass By)

    360 Chicago Observation Deck (Pass By)

    3

    Wrigley Field

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Lincoln Park Zoo

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Navy Pier

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    The Magnificent Mile

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    The Art Institute of Chicago

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Museum Campus

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Chicago Cultural Center

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    North Avenue Beach

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    The Chicago Theatre

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Marquette Building

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    14

    The Rookery Building

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    15

    Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    16

    Union Station

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    17

    University of Chicago

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    18

    Jackson Park's Japanese Garden

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    3.5
    based on 17 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing and not to miss

    Nancy_M, Oct 2025
    Very good experience My initial tour was fully booked but the tour operator did not cancel; instead, they gave me an alternative for a more private and luxury experience. Very beautiful and comfortable car Full explanation All spots And they took me all photos also!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience and appreciated the upgraded private tour. Our team always strives to make sure every guest has a memorable and comfortable experience — even when plans change. It’s great to know you loved the car, the explanations, and the photos! We hope to welcome you again soon for another amazing adventure. Best regards, ilyas

    Chicago in a day can be done.

    Louise_K, Oct 2025
    Excellent way to see as much of Chicago on a short stay. Guide/driver was very knowledgeable and flexible, not to mention a fabulous photographer and always willing to take a picture. I always felt comfortable in the spotless vehicle and I’m I nervous passenger so that was excellent. Honestly never thought I would see 1/2 as much of Chicago. Oh and the water & snacks were great. 11 out of 10

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much, Louise! 🌟 We really appreciate you taking the time — and remembering — to leave us such a wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you around Chicago, and we’re so glad you felt comfortable and got to see so much of the city. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide. Thanks again for choosing Chicago City Tour, and we hope to see you again next time you’re in town! 🚗📸🏙️

    Great Chicago Day Tour

    Donna_U, Sep 2025
    We were upgraded to a private tour for three seniors. Ilyas picked us up on time from our hotel with our luggage. We saw so many Chicago sights on an enjoyable and informative tour. Be prepared for a full day! We appreciated the bottled water, snacks provided, and drop off at Union Station. Only spent two days in Chicago and spending one on this tour was definitely a sound choice.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Chicago and appreciated the extra touches like bottled water and snacks. It was our pleasure to make your short stay memorable, and we’re especially glad Ilyas made the day smooth and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Chicago again in the future!

    Great tour experience....

    Susan_S, Sep 2025
    Great tour experience. Appreciate that despite only me showing up for this tour makes it more personal and exclusive. Really no time wasted and got to see the whole city in a day. Glad that tour was not cancelled despite low sign-up. Tour guide was nice and serve as my photograper which is a plus for solo traveler. Thumps up.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that it felt personal and exclusive. We’re glad we could show you the best of the city in a day and make your experience memorable. Our guides love going the extra mile — including capturing those photo moments — so it’s wonderful to know that made a difference for you as a solo traveler. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

    Waste of time and money

    jimwendland15, Aug 2025
    Even though it sounded perfect, many issues arose. Driver arrived an hour after appointment in a small 4 person sedan which wouldn't have accommodated 4 of us, including 2 tall men, plus thedriver. The driver spoke very broken English which we did not easily understand. He said he would get a SUV, pick up another hour later, pushing the tour into late evening.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Dear James, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're genuinely sorry the experience didn't meet your expectations, but we would like to clarify a few key details: Our records show that our driver arrived at the scheduled time of 10:30 AM. However, we understand that the vehicle provided—a standard sedan—was not ideal for your group’s size and comfort, and we sincerely apologize for that oversight. To address the issue, we immediately offered a free upgrade to a private SUV tour, which would have been more comfortable for your group. You ultimately decided to cancel the tour, and we respected that decision by providing a full refund for the inconvenience. While we're disappointed, we didn’t get the chance to show you the best of Chicago, we appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our services.

    Chicago rocks!

    Jeanne_M, Jul 2025
    We had a great time. Our tour guide was flexible, we appreciated the door to door service and saw many highlights of the city in such a short time. Our guide was also a great photographer.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Hi jeanne, Thank you so much for your wonderful review we're thrilled to hear you had a great time on your tour! We’re especially glad you enjoyed the flexibility, the door-to-door service, and the city highlights. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide — they’ll be happy to know their photography skills didn’t go unnoticed! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in Chicago. Warm regards, cavani Chicago City Tours

    The tour was not with a...

    Sherell_B, Jul 2025
    The tour was not with a bus. They came in Uber cars which meant we would have had to split up for 5 people because the tour bus was already booked. We did not go on the tour. We did not get what Viator operator told us. Very disappointed.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Hi Sherell, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. We want to clarify that the transportation details you received came from Viator, and unfortunately, they did not accurately reflect the flexible setup we use for our tours. As noted in our listing, we use a mix of mini buses, vans, or cars depending on group size and vehicle availability. On the day of your tour, our mini bus was already in use, and we arranged multiple vehicles to accommodate your group. We completely understand your frustration, especially if you were expecting a dedicated mini bus, and we’re truly sorry for the confusion. We’ve followed up with Viator to ensure they update their tour descriptions to better reflect the setup and avoid this happening again. If you’d like to reschedule or discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at 773-996-0159—we’d love the opportunity to make it right. Warm regards, Cavani / Chicago City Tours Team

    Hot Spot Tour

    Latisha_W, Jul 2025
    This tour hit all the infamous spots we wanted to check out in Chicago. The private tour option was well worth it, making it a personal Uber with a guide.

    Canceled, due to overbooking

    Clint_M, Jun 2025
    Book early to ensure your slot. Apparently they fill up quickly. I would have rescheduled, but they wanted to charge me $50 more.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you for your feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Just to clarify for future guests: the $50 charge was not a rescheduling fee, but an optional upgrade to a private tour instead of a shared one. This is something we offer for added flexibility and a more personalized experience, especially when schedules are tight and availability fills up quickly. We're glad you were still able to enjoy the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again! Warm regards,

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