Chicago City Minibus Tour | 2 hours

325 Reviews | Chicago
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1:00 Tour (picks up at 12:30)
2 Adults x $47.95
$95.90
Approx Total
$95.90
Duration: 2 hours: Approximately
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup available from most DOWNTOWN CHICAGO hotels.
  • Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
  • Four photo stops
  • Gratuities

Overview

Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous skyline views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city. Travel through Chicago with an expert guide on a comfortable minibus, stopping at iconic locations like early skyscraper "The Rookery" (Frank Lloyd Wright architecture), Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town) and The Buckingham Fountain. You'll also see The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, The Chicago River, Millennium Park, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more! Along the way, your guide will provide historical and informational and at times humorous commentary about the area and its many attractions. The small-group atmosphere with maximum of 10 people ensures a more personal experience.  

Itinerary

  • The Magnificent Mile (Pass By)

    The main shopping street

  • Millennium Park (Pass By)

    The extremely popular home of The Bean, Pritzker Pavillion, Crown Fountain and more. We slowly pass by it on the tour and can drop you off there at the end if you wish.

  • The Rookery Building

    One of the world's very first skyscrapers. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the beautiful lobby. It was also used as Elliott Ness' office in the movie The Untouchables and Duncans Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !

    10 minutes

  • Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain

    One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. Seen in the opening credits of Married w/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is May - October.

    10 minutes

  • Museum Campus

    The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour stop!

    10 minutes

  • Lincoln Park (Pass By)

    1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more. We stop here when the Buckingham Fountain is switched off for the winter from November - April.

  • Gold Coast (Pass By)

    Popular nightlife district and upscale residential area. Cool restaurants, The Original Playboy Mansion, brownstones and more!

  • The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass By)

    Home of the second most French impressionist paintings. Also American Gothic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nighthawks, and much much more!

  • Chicago Skyline

    One of the most beautiful skylines in the world, from the BEST perspective in the city.

    10 minutes

  • Chicago Lakefront (Pass By)

    The beautiful blue Lake Michigan is seen several times during the tour.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • You MUST contact the local supplier to reconfirm your reservation

Free Cancellation

June 23100% refund
June 24No 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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Reviews

4.9

325 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 308 reviews with 5 stars

Fun times

Published on Jan, 2025

Rick loves his city and it shows Factual information mixed with a little humor made for a great tour. Thanks for the information on Budweiser makes sense now.

This was a fun and...

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a fun and informative experience that we have wanted to do for a long time. The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and really tailored the experience to the interests and personalities of the group. Lots of opportunities for photos and selfies. Highly recommended both for people new to the city or who just want to learn more about it.

Great Experience.

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a really good tour with a superb guide. Got to see so much and the bus was really comfortable and clean. Would recommend !

highly recommend this mini bus tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Yesterday I took a two-hour mini bus tour of Chicago, and it was a fantastic way to get a quick overview of the city's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. Our guide, Rick, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Chicago's history and architecture. He shared fascinating stories and insights about the buildings we passed, pointing out hidden gems and interesting details that I would have missed otherwise. The bus itself was clean and comfortable, and the small group size allowed for plenty of interaction and questions. Rick was very approachable and made sure everyone felt welcome and included. I highly recommend this mini bus tour to anyone visiting Chicago for the first time or looking for a concise and engaging introduction to the city. Rick's expertise and enthusiasm made the experience truly enjoyable and memorable.

It was a little bit of everything

Published on Jan, 2025

Learned about the city, history of the city, buildings, streets. It was nice that the driver made stops for us to take pictures. He was very friendly and funny. He was insightful in telling us places to go see and to go eat.

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