Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade

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Chicago, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Chicago is famous for its architecture, but it takes an expert to decode its various styles. See all that the Windy City has to offer—from Gothic Revival, Art Deco, Modernist, and more—on this guided walking tour. Enjoy stunning lakefront views from Millennium Park, then catch century-old landmarks along the Magnificent Mile.

Pass by sites including the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building
Upgrade for a 360 Chicago ticket and panoramic city views
See the world's largest Starbucks retailer and luxury shops like Cartier
Experience the city’s unique character firsthand as you walk between sites

What's Included

Guided walking tour of Michigan Avenue
Visits to Rush Street, Millennium Park, and more
Professional local guide
360 Chicago ticket (if you upgrade)

Gratuities
TILT (can be purchased on-site)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Federal Building Columns
E Randolph Service St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Meet your guide on the north side of the Cancer Survivors’ Garden in front of the Federal Building Columns (corner of Field Boulevard and E. Randolph Street). Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says ExperienceFirst.

End point

360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
This tour ends at 360 Chicago.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Millenium Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Riverwalk

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Magnificent Mile

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago River

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

360 Chicago Observation Deck

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
If you purchased the upgrade, you can enjoy a self-guided 360 Chicago visit after the walking tour. You're welcome to spend as long as you like on the observation deck. This ticket doesn't include TILT. If you feel up to the challenge, you can purchase the TILT upgrade on-site.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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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Featured review

Carla_T

Excellent tour with Ben. Better than expected. He was knowledgeable, informative and very entertaining. We covered a lot of ground and it was a wonderful mix of history, architectural sites , beautiful landmarks and holiday decor. Highly recommend.

Reviews

4.9

based on 80 reviews

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Excellent tour with Ben....

Carla_T, Dec 2025

Engaging tour

Cathy_G, Oct 2025

Ben was great, full of enjoyable, light hearted and informative. Very helpful with Chicago suggestions too.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your review!

Ben our tour guide, was...

Maria_C, Aug 2025

Ben our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and I loved his presentation. He kept the tour interesting, with a bit of humor.

Missed bean otherwise it was great.

Shalini_G, Aug 2025

Good explanation and tour.. however tour guide forgot to take us to the bean which was the main attraction for the tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Shalini, Thanks for reaching out. The Bean is not a stop on this tour. The itinerary clearly lists what will be included. This is a tour that focuses on the architecture of the buildings in Chicago. Thank you.

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Colin_M, Jun 2025

This tour offers a fascinating trip through time as the guide leads you through Chicago's Magnificent Mile. There's a lot of information to absorb, but our guide Ben's delivery was engaging and accessible. The length of the tour was just right for hitting a ton of major landmarks, and the guide was very responsive to questions. Highly recommended!

Great Guide and a Fascinating Street

Frank_J, Jun 2025

The tour was a fascinating and in-depth glimpse of one of America's most famous streets. Ben did a great job of not just reciting facts but of weaving in great stories of the pioneers and businesspeople who built the street and the neighborhoods around it. He has an exuberant personality and a command of the information, along with a keen sense of humor to leaven the tour. Highly recommended!