Chicago Luxury Minibus City Tour and Architecture River Cruise | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Chicago Luxury Minibus City Tour and Architecture River Cruise
2 Adults x $99.00
$198.00
Approx Total
$198.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Starbucks coffee provided free of charge onboard
  • Bottled water onboard
  • Luxury City Sightseeing Minibus Tour
  • Local tour guide on the minibus and the boat
  • Riverboat Architecture Cruise
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks (available for purchase onboard the boat)
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase onboard the boat)

Overview

Experience the best of Chicago by land and water on our exclusive Luxury City Minibus Tour & Riverboat Architecture Cruise! Start with a 90-minute guided luxury minibus sightseeing tour through downtown, and seamlessly transition to the Chicago Architecture Riverboat. Here you will glide along the Chicago River and learn about the city's rich history and iconic architecture from a knowledgeable guide.

Meeting points

Please meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the start time, this is where your minibus will depart, and where you will be dropped off to board the boat!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Discover the best of Chicago with a stop at the Museum Campus. Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the campus offers stunning views of the city skyline and the lake, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable photo opportunities. Don't miss the chance to experience Chicago's rich culture and breathtaking scenery in one perfect tour stop! Note that you will not go inside the museum.

    20 minutes

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    Capture the magic of Chicago with a visit to the iconic Bean at Millennium Park, where you can marvel at its stunning reflections and take unforgettable photos against the city skyline. This must-see landmark is a highlight of our tour, offering a perfect blend of art, architecture, and urban charm in one memorable stop!

    20 minutes

  • The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)

    Experience the vibrant energy of Chicago as you drive down the Magnificent Mile, where world-class shopping, historic architecture, and the city's most iconic landmarks come together in one stunning stretch. This scenic route is a highlight of our tour, offering a perfect blend of luxury and local culture that you won’t want to miss!

  • Gold Coast (Pass By)

    Explore the elegance of Chicago’s Gold Coast, where historic mansions, tree-lined streets, and upscale boutiques showcase the city's rich heritage and refined charm. This luxurious neighborhood is a highlight of our tour, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and timeless beauty of one of Chicago’s most prestigious areas.

  • Streeterville (Pass By)

    Discover the dynamic heart of Chicago as you drive through the vibrant Streeterville neighborhood, where modern skyscrapers, the picturesque lakefront, and top attractions like Navy Pier create an unforgettable urban experience. This lively area is a highlight of our tour, offering a perfect blend of city life, stunning architecture, and waterfront charm.

  • Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower (Pass By)

    Capture the awe of Chicago’s skyline with a drive-by at the iconic Willis Tower, where you'll get a close-up view of one of the tallest buildings in the world. This stop adds a thrilling highlight to our tour, showcasing the grandeur of Chicago’s architectural marvels.

  • Field Museum (Pass By)

    Witness the grandeur of the Field Museum, a Chicago landmark born from the 1893 World's Fair, as you drive by this iconic institution. This stop on our tour offers a glimpse into one of the world’s greatest natural history museums, showcasing the city’s rich cultural legacy.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Drive by the Adler Planetarium, where the wonders of the cosmos meet Chicago's stunning lakefront. This highlight of our tour lets you glimpse the city’s pioneering space science institution, offering both architectural beauty and a connection to the stars.

  • Millennium Park (Pass By)

    Experience the modern heart of Chicago with a drive-by of Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean and stunning urban art installations. This highlight of our tour offers a snapshot of the city's vibrant culture and innovative design, all set against a backdrop of lush green spaces and striking architecture.

  • Water Tower Place (Pass By)

    Witness a piece of Chicago history with a drive-by of the Water Tower, one of the city’s few surviving structures from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This stop on our tour showcases the resilience and architectural charm of Chicago, standing tall as a symbol of the city's storied past.

  • Tribune Tower (Pass By)

    Marvel at the architectural beauty of the Chicago Tribune Tower as you drive by this iconic landmark, a symbol of the city's journalistic legacy. This stop on our tour offers a glimpse into the rich history of Chicago’s media industry, all housed in a building adorned with fragments from famous structures around the world.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Drive by the historic Cardinal Mansion, a stunning example of Chicago's rich architectural heritage nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood. This highlight of our tour offers a glimpse into the opulent past of the city, where elegance and history converge in one magnificent residence.

  • Chicago River

    Seamlessly transition from the minibus tour to the Chicago Architecture Riverboat Cruise, where you'll glide along the Chicago River and learn about the city's rich history and iconic architecture from a knowledgeable guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is Included in the total duration.

Free Cancellation

June 10100% refund
June 11No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Fantastic city tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a fantastic time on this tour. Joseph was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and also fun/entertaining ( It was the right mix!) . Keith was an excellent driver. Strongly recommended it to anyone visiting Chicago and hoping to learn more about its rich history!

Great minivan and boat tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great minivan tour with Joseph as our guide. Very informative and engaging. The van pick up is actually right in front of Target as the address is confusing. The architectural boat tour lasts 90 Mins and our guide was amazing. (Wish I knew her name but she has very long black hair). She knows her architecture and is full of interesting facts and figures.

Great experience minivan and boat tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great minivan tour with Joseph as our guide. Very informative and engaging. The van pick up is actually right in front of Target as the address is confusing. The architectural boat tour lasts 90 Mins and our guide was amazing. (Wish I knew her name but she has very long black hair). She knows her architecture and is full of interesting facts and figures.

Luxury Van and architecture cruise was great

Published on Sep, 2024

Our tour guide Kris with a K from Kentucky was very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed my tour of Chicago and I would recommend this tour. Ed our tour guide on the architectural boat cruise was funny, made conversation with everyone was also very knowledgeable. He was engaging and was a true professional.

Do this tour!

Published on Sep, 2024

This is a new tour according to our tour guide Kris. Communication was very good and the bus is not mini, it can fit up to 35 passengers , with leather seats and plenty of room. The tour was very good taking you to many of the wonderful sites in Chicago. Kris was very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to and ask questions. There were some stops where you got out and walked a little but not a lot of walking was required. The bus drops you off at the slip for the river tour and you go on a 90 minute tour of the beautiful buildings with another knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend this tour , the price was very much worth it.

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