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Overview
Welcome to the amazing city of Chicago.
Check out the classical landmarks in Chicago while getting amazed by its post-modern architectures.
Discover the stories behind the city’s most significant buildings such as Cloud Gate and Chicago Theatre.
Take an in-depth tour of the city of Chicago and visit 360 Chicago for a full 360-degree panoramic view of Chicago from above.
Explore Millenium Park and Grant Park.
Itinerary:
Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (10 mins) → Michigan Avenue (pass by) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 75 mins, seasonal) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins)
We will pass by Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower and Willis Tower Observation Deck.
Description
Pass By: Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
Experience the best of Chicago all in one day! This is a world’s top architecture city with fascinating architectures to discover. You will take a walk in Millennium Park, observe the Cloud Gate, and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from 360 Chicago!
Itinerary:
Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (10 mins) → Michigan Avenue (pass by) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 75 mins, seasonal) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins)
We will pass by Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower and Willis Tower Observation Deck.
Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St., Millenium Park, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Chicago is a city full of truly magnificent wonders of architecture! Millennium Park is one of the most highlighted places to visit in all of Chicago! Today will be your chance to explore the great wonders of this iconic city! At the center of Millennium Park, we have The Bean! Go ahead and take a picture under this unique sculpture, it is one of Chicago’s most recognizable features!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Grant Park, renamed in 1901 to honor US President Ulysses S. Grant, is a large urban park in the city's central business district. The park has performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events and is popularly referred to as "Chicago's front yard!"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603
The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the United States! It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.
The Art Institute of Chicago Admission fee(Optional): Child(under 14):$0.00; Adult:$25.00; Senior(65+):$19.00.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chicago Water Tower, 806 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
The Chicago Water Tower is the city's most treasured landmark! It was constructed between 1867 and 1869. This Gothic Revival architecture is definitely a sight to see!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Michigan Avenue, Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Michigan Avenue (pass by)
Stop At: Chicago Architecture River Cruise, Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
The Architectural Cruise of Chicago is the most perfect way to view Chicago! This is all from the comfort of a boat leisurely sailing down the Chicago River!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Pass By: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Pass By: Willis Tower, Willis Tower, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Willis Tower Observation Deck
Pass By: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Passing by the Navy Pier.
Pass By: Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Passing by the Trump International Hotel and Tower
Stop At: 360 Chicago Observation Deck, 875 N Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60611
This observsation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city's skyline that you can't get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilirating experience.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 8 to 10 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 08:00 AM
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Transportation Surcharge
- Professional driver and guide (or driver-guide)
- Food and beverage
- Parking
- Gratuities
- Art Institute of Chicago admission: Adult:$32.00; Senior(65+):$26.00; Child (under 14):$26.00;
- 360 Chicago admission Adult:$35.00; Senior(65+):$35.00; Child (3-11):$23.00;
- Optional attraction fee in Itinerary (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone.) Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
- During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
- If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
- Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
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 tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews
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Free cancellation
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 tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.