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Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Famous sights and fabulous views await on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of Chicago. An expert guide will accompany you as you travel through the city in a comfortable minibus.
- 🚌 Travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus.
- 🏙️ Enjoy world-renowned architecture, including the world's first skyscrapers and Museum Campus for the best skyline view in town.
- 🌳 Visit Millennium Park, home of "The Bean," Buckingham Fountain, Lincoln Park, The Magnificent Mile, and more!
- 🚤 Upgrade for the most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago, with a bar available on the boat.
- 📍 The combo option will end at Shoreline Sightseeing's Navy Pier location; no provided transportation after your boat tour.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Mini Bus Tour only (NO BOAT)
Duration: 2 hours: The tour will finish back at the starting location (Palmer House).
Duration: 2 hours: The tour will finish back at the starting location (Palmer House).
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
- 6 unforgettable stops
- Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
- Local guide
Meeting point
The driver will meet you at the Wabash street entrance of the Palmer House Hotel, between the UPS Store and Sugar Bliss.
Return details
Guests who have upgraded to include the Architectural River Cruise will be dropped off directly at the Shoreline Sightseeing dock to board their boat immediately after the tour. Bus-only guests will return to the original departure point.
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Start your journey at the iconic Palmer House, one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in America. Step inside the ornate lobby to hear how this landmark shaped Chicago history—and how it’s the birthplace of the brownie! A sweet beginning to a memorable tour.
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Step inside one of the world’s first skyscrapers, the Rookery is a must-see for architecture lovers. Featuring a beautiful lobby designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. (Please note, the Rookery Building lobby is closed on Sundays, this will be exterior view only).
- Pass by one of the world's most recognizable skyscrapers and take in its impressive, soaring design from street level. (pass by)
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Clarence F. Buckingham FountainStop at one of the most iconic fountains in the world. Located in the heart of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain’s water shows offer a stunning and refreshing photo op with the city’s skyline in the background. (June-Late October only - otherwise this is a Passby)
- The oldest active arena in the NFL. Famous for its blending of the classical Greek-style columns on the outside with a modern, futuristic bowl on the inside. (pass by)
- The first modern planetarium in the Western Hemisphere (pass by)
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Museum CampusHop off at Museum Campus for a postcard-perfect shot of Chicago’s skyline! This stop offers unbeatable panoramic views of the lake, skyline, and navy pier.
- Glide past the legendary Field Museum, home of “Sue,” the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered. Your guide will share fun facts about this world-famous hub of natural history, perfect for curious minds. (pass by)
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Step off the bus and into Chicago's premier urban park to capture unforgettable photos beneath Cloud Gate (known as "The Bean"), admire the interactive art of Crown Fountain, and marvel at the soaring steel structure of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
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Chicago RiverTake in panoramic views of the Chicago River, its many bridges, the Wrigley Building and the Chicago Tribune Building - a perfect photo opportunity
- An iconic landmark with a gleaming white terra-cotta facade and famous clock tower. This French Renaissance-style skyscraper overlooks the Chicago River. (pass by)
- Marvel at this soaring neo-Gothic skyscraper, famous for its dramatic flying buttresses and original fragments from world landmarks (like the Parthenon and Great Wall of China) embedded into its exterior walls. (pass by)
- Drive down North Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile—Chicago’s premier shopping street. Learn about its luxury retailers, towering architecture, and the stories that make this boulevard truly magnificent. (pass by)
- A rare survivor of the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture (pass by)
- The church featured in “My Best Friend’s Wedding (pass by)
- Chicago’s “Rodeo Drive” - home to the top luxury fashion brands and vibrant restaurants (pass by)
- Drive through one of the country's wealthiest historic districts, past 19th-century brownstones and the site of the original Playboy Mansion. (pass by)
- Pause at the Fullerton Street Bridge overlook for a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Chicago skyline and the John Hancock Tower from the North. (pass by)
- See the lush parklands and enjoy scenic gardens. Pause at the Fullerton Street Bridge overlook for a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Chicago skyline from the North. (pass by)
- Home to the massive 200-foot Centennial Wheel, and many other attractions and restaurants. (pass by)
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Chicago City Tour with Architecture River Cruise Option
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!