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Best of Chicago Tour
4.7 (20) 
5
Hours
Up to 6 people
Hotel Pick-upWhat's Included
Intimate, guided tour to explore Chicago (groups are limited to 6 people)- Admission to Shoreline Architecture Cruise to experience a relaxing boat tour to experience Chicago's architecture
- Guided visit to the famous Chicago Bean
- Guided visit to Adler view point
- Guided visit to one of the world's largest fountains Buckingham Fountain
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in downtown Chicago
What you’ll do
- Explore the Windy City with See Sight Tours, Chicago’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests).
- Immerse yourself in Chicago’s distinct skyline with bold skyscrapers and incredible views of Lake Michigan .Enjoy the efficiency of having your own local expert and personal guide to share unique and fascinating stories about the surrounding area including exclusive local insights, historic highlights and personalized recommendations.
- The tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off, all attraction admission fees, and skip the ticket line entry - helping you avoid long wait lines and wait times and freeing up more valuable time to enjoy your vacation.
- Begin your 4 hour small-group tour of Chicago with complimentary downtown Chicago hotel pick up in the comfort and style of one of our complimentary vehicles where you will be escorted to your very first stop - Adler Planetarium Pier, a must-stop while in the Windy City. As the mecca for American architects, Chicago’s skyline is one of the greatest and this viewpoint is the best place to marvel at the skyline Lake Michigan.
- Your guide will then take you to see the beauty of Chicago's architecture by seeing world-famous skyscrapers from the Chicago River. Aboard the Shoreline Architecture Cruise you will enjoy a narrated boat tour where you will see the breathtaking views of over 40 Chicago iconic landmarks, from hidden architectural features to the Windy City's most famous monuments.
- To finish your tour, you will get to visit two iconic Chicago landmarks - the Buckingham Fountain, one the largest fountains in the world and the Chicago Bean (Cloud Gate) - British artist Anish Kapoor's first public outdoor work installed in the United States - both great locations to take great pictures.
- At the end of your tour your guide will take you back to your downtown Chicago hotel.
What you'll see
Important Information
Chicago Shoreline Cruise is seasonal, operating March - December only, replaced with admission to The Field Museum of Natural History in the winter months.
The exact length time for tour may vary slightly based on traffic and seasonality (during off-peak times, tours tend to be a little shorter due to less traffic).
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Moderate amount of walking is involved in the walking tour portion of the tour
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
From June 18th to August 13th we cannot guarantee the stops Buckingham Fountain and Adler viewpoint. If we cannot visit those stops, we will substitute with a luxurious drive up Chicago's famed Magnificient Mile; including hop-out stops at The Chicago Theatre, the electric and unnamed Chicago Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza, and the Chicago Watertower (sole survivor of the Chicago Fire).
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