Chicago Small-Group City Tour with Optional Architecture River Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Chicago Small-Group City Tour with Optional Architecture River Cruise

Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
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  • 2 to 4 hours
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy Chicago’s famous sights and fabulous views on this award-winning small-group sightseeing tour of the city.
On this tour, you will travel through Chicago with an expert guide in a comfortable minibus, enjoy world renowned architecture including the world's first skyscrapers, Museum Campus (for the BEST skyline view in town), Millennium Park (Home of "The Bean"), Buckingham Fountain, The Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Chicago River, The Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive and more!
Along the way, your guide will provide historical, informational and at times humorous commentary about the area.
Four photo stops are a part of each tour. The small-group atmosphere with a maximum of 10 people ensures a more personal experience. 

You also have the option to upgrade to include THE most popular Architecture River Cruise in Chicago! For good reason, our partner Shoreline Sightseeing, has been the most booked tour on TripAdvisor for the last 5 years! And yes, there is a bar on the boat.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago's main shopping street

Pass By: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419

Popular tourist attraction

Pass By: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

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.

Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

See the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Marina City, the Chicago River and much more at this stop!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605

One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. It's the fountain seen in the opening credits of Married W/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is between May and October.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museum Campus, Museum Campus, Chicago, Illinois

The VERY BEST skyline view and really popular stop!

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

1,600 acre park. Home of the Lincoln Park Zoo, beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures and much more.

Pass By: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois

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

Stop At: The Rookery Building, 209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1219

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 was Duncan's Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Skyline, Chicago, IL 60601

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6110

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

Stop At: Shoreline Sightseeing, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4255

The most popular tour in the USA, according to Tripadvisor.
If this option is selected, you'll enjoy a 75-minute cruise on the stunning Chicago River. Tours can be taken back to back or not. It's your choice.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Four photo stops
  • Transport by 12-passenger, air-conditioned minibus
  • Chicago River Architecture Boat Tour (if option selected)
  • Complimentary pickup at most DOWNTOWN CHICAGO hotels
  • Entry/Admission - Shoreline Sightseeing

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • You MUST contact the local supplier to reconfirm your reservation
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    Tour picks up from most downtown Chicago hotels.
    We can return you to your hotel if you just take the Mini Bus tour.
    For those choosing the Mini Bus and Boat Tour (a great idea), your tour ends at the Shoreline Sightseeing boat dock at Michigan Ave and Wacker Drive. You are responsible for finding your way back to your hotel after the river cruise.

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 to 4 hours


    User's Reviews

    Stuart_T

    18 Apr, 2024

    Great trip with entertaining guide. Awesome views of Chicago architecture. There’s even a bar downstairs but I didn’t want to miss a single view and I don’t think anyone else went to the bar either.

    Karen_W

    16 Apr, 2024

    Brilliant trip well worth it when you only have a small amount of time in Chicago would recommend the guide was informative and stop offs great

    Z6123DManthonym

    13 Apr, 2024

    The driver/guide was exceptional - knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining with a great sense of humor. Great way to get an overview of Chicago.

    Keishia_S

    10 Apr, 2024

    I was in Chicago for my birthday weekend and booked the 10am Small Group City Tour. Rick, was nice enough to pick me up at my hotel since I was staying in the downtown area. We then went on a journey to explore key parts of the city. I loved hearing the back stories of some of the buildings and landmarks we saw. Rick also suggested some good dining places in the area!

    Latarsha_T

    01 Apr, 2024

    He was very knowledgeable. If this was your first time in the city it was okay. There is a lot to see in the city.

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    Entertaining awesome views

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    A nice, solid tour

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    very friendly tour

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    Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommend For Entire Family

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    Most Awesome Tour of Chicago!!!!

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    See It All!!

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    So much fun!

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    Fun way to see the city -especially for the not so mobile

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    Excellent boat and bus tour

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    Awesome tour

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    An excellent way to see Chicago for the first time! I highly recommend this excursion! The driver was very knowledgeable

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    Chicago Architectural Tour

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    Very professional

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    Great tour with fantastic guide.

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