Chicago River Architecture Tour and Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture Cruise combo! This ticket includes a

Save 20% when you bundle these two iconic Chicago experiences! Discover Chicago by road and river with a 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Shoreline Architecture Cruise combo! This ticket includes a 48-hour pass for our hop-on, hop-off Chicago sightseeing bus tour, and a pass for admission to Shoreline Sightseeing's must-do 75-minute Architecture River Cruise! You'll see the city's world-famous architecture from iconic streets like Magnificent Mile, Lake Shore Drive, State Street, Clark Street and Grand Ave, and from all three branches of the Chicago River. Create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace with unlimited bus exit and entry. Over 40 Chicago landmarks await you on the 75-minute Shoreline Architecture Cruise, from hidden architectural treasures to the city’s most famous landmarks. Expert live guides explain how Chicago’s buildings, architecture and engineering made the city famous.

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Location: Chicago

What's Included

48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket with unlimited access
Open-top double decker bus
Save 20% off retail when you bundle these two experiences!
75-minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise
Professional Digital Commentary on bus tour with souvenir earbuds
Expert architecture guide on Architectural River Tour
Four self-guided digital walking tours to explore more of the city

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for the river cruise part of the tour?

A: No age limit for the river cruise! It’s great for all ages. Kids usually love it, especially if they enjoy learning about buildings. Just keep an eye on younger ones near the edges of the boat, but other than that, it’s super family-friendly!

Q: What if the weather's bad? Can we reschedule?

A: You can definitely reschedule! Just reach out to their customer service and they'll help you pick a new date. Of course, if it's really bad weather, they might cancel the cruise and give you a full refund. It's pretty flexible!

Q: What should we wear for the river cruise in summer?

A: Summer can get hot, so wear light, breathable clothing. But consider bringing a light jacket since it can be a bit windy on the water. Don’t forget sunscreen and maybe a hat! Comfortable shoes are also a must since you’ll be walking around on the bus and at the stops.

Discussions

Is the architecture tour worth it?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking of getting the Chicago River Architecture Tour and Hop-on Hop-off Tour combo as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. We've both never done it before, but we love exploring cities. Does anyone have experience with this? How was the bus tour? Were the guides informative on the architecture cruise? I just want to make sure it’s a good idea!

Planning a gift for my parents – any advice?

I want to surprise my parents with something fun while they're visiting Chicago. I found this architecture and bus tour combo, but I’m unsure if they’d enjoy it. They love history and architecture but are in their late 60s. Do you think this would be a good fit for them?