About this experience
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 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 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.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
What is included
- 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket with unlimited access
- Open-top double decker bus
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Chicago River Architecture Cruise
- Save 20% off retail when you bundle these two experiences!
- 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
Not included
- Food & Drinks
- Pick-up & Drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off
Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk
Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago and Willis Tower
Stop 3 - Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago
Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago and Grant Park
Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium
Stop 6 - Museum Campus
Stop 7 - Sheraton Grand Chicago
Stop 8 - Navy Pier
Stop 9 - Water Tower and Magnificent Mile
Stop 10 - 360 CHICAGO and John Hancock Center
Stop 1 - River North
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Big Bus Tours - USA
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Digital Walking Tour options include Chicago Architecture, Chicago Riverwalk, Public Art, and Millennium Park Tour
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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