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Chicago: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

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600 reviews
Activity provider:Big Bus - Chicago
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Hop-on hop-off tour

Chicago: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

Activity provider:Big Bus - Chicago
4.3  / 5
600 reviews

From US$ 45 per person

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Explore Chicago at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off tour or sunset bus tour. See Chicago's famous landmarks including Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and Magnificent Mile from an open-top double-decker bus.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English, Spanish
Optional audio guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Highlights
  • See Chicago's top sights like Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the Chicago Riverwalk
  • Hop on or off the bus at any of the conveniently-located stops along the route
  • Hear the stories that made Chicago through engaging digital commentary
  • Shop on Magnificent Mile and explore the State St. Theater District
  • Look out over stunning Lake Michigan from the many restaurants of Navy Pier
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Experience the Windy City with our hop-on, hop-off double-decker sightseeing bus tour, or a panoramic sunset tour. Marvel at the stunning skyscrapers of Chicago, including the iconic John Hancock Center, the towering Willis Tower, and the historic Wrigley Building. Our engaging and professional digital commentary will provide you with fascinating facts and insights into Chicago's rich history as you explore the city's most impressive landmarks. Hop on and off as many times as you want to visit attractions such as the world-renowned Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum of Natural History. Marvel at stunning Lake Michigan, see the skyline from 360 CHICAGO, or take a stroll on the renovated Chicago Riverwalk. When you're ready, Big Bus will be back to pick you up. Download our free app for real-time bus tracking. Travel along the famous Magnificent Mile, considered one of the world's great avenues, to shop 'til you drop at the many flagship stores along the boulevard. Then cross over the Michigan Avenue Bridge, which offers breathtaking views of the Chicago River. With our convenient stops located throughout the city, it's easy to cruise through The Windy City without needing to navigate traffic or public transportation. Choose between a 24 or 48-hour ticket, and take your time discovering all that Chicago has to offer.
Includes
  • 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour access
  • Panoramic sunset tour with live guide (if option selected)
  • App with route information and real-time bus tracking
  • Engaging digital commentary for all ages
  • Souvenir earbuds
  • Admission to attractions

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  • Unaccompanied minors

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  • Children under the age of 3 may travel free of charge but must be accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child) and cannot occupy a seat that's meant for a fare-paying passenger

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4.3 /5

based on 600 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Definitely a great way to see the city, learn some of the history, and know where you want to explore deeper. The buses were pretty available and the free app to track where they were so you could time your presence at a stop was great! The only thing that could use improving are the headsets they provide or at least the ability to have louder volume. They are the kind of earbuds that tend to pop out and so hearing the audio required constant adjustment of the earbud in your ear. If you have a good personal set of headphones with a long enough cable and audio jack, I’d recommend bringing them.

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May 22, 2023

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Lee – United StatesVerified booking

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It was our first time booking with the big bus. It was a beautiful day and we learned Alot of interesting facts along the way. It was convenient for us to hop off to go do other activities and hop on when we wanted to get back on. Also we enjoyed the flexibility to on top of bus with views or be downstairs in the air-conditioning in case it got too hot. The bus operators were very kind and knowledgeable. We stopped to visit the Field museum which I must say was an all day even in itself. The bus also had a live app to follow what stop they currently were on and when a bus was full another back up was right behind them to pick up the slack. We had a pleasant experience. To get the best money out of the experience, I recommend doing other little activities that won't take up your majority of your day like the field museum did to get the best value. We were too tired to stop anywhere else after that museum.

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May 23, 2021

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Shanita Verified booking

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I really enjoyed it! I was a bit concerned because I had read very mixed reviews. Our guide had many interesting facts and information to share and was a bit funny. The driver drove safely and I felt at ease. My boys said it seemed like the air conditioning was not working below, but we sat upstairs so we had the sun and the breeze. One thing that should be addressed is that the microphone worked well but the way the speaker spoke into it made a muffle and it was hard to understand. The commentary while under the bridges was also difficult to hear and understand.

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