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Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Architecture River Cruise

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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 75-minute 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 75-minute 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.

What's Included

  • Open-top double decker bus
  • Live Guide on River Cruise
  • 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
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    Options & Pricing

    Start Times
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    • 98 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

    What To Expect

    Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off

    12 Stops | 12 Points of Interest


    Duration: 2 hours


    Operating Schedule: Single loop journey on the red loop is 2 hours. Guests may enter or exit at any stop to explore the city. Pass is valid for 2 days.

    Chicago Riverwalk

    98 E. Wacker Drive (across the bridge from Trump Tower)

    Willis Tower

    Skydeck Chicago - 319 W. Jackson Blvd (opposite Willis Tower/Skydeck entrance)

    Millennium Park

    200 S. Michigan Ave (in front of Potbelly's)

    Grant Park

    800 S. Michigan Ave

    Adler Planetarium

    500 E. Solidarity Drive (bus loading zone near entrance)

    Museum Campus

    425 E. McFetridge Drive (next to Field Museum car park)

    Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

    441 N. Columbus Drive (across the street from NBC Towers)

    Navy Pier

    600 E. Grand Ave

    Chicago Water Tower

    163 E. Pearson St (near the corner of Michigan Ave)

    360 CHICAGO

    150 E. Chestnut St (near the corner with Chestnut St)

    Hard Rock Cafe

    614 N. Clark Street (in front of McDonald's)

    Chicago River

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Architecture River Cruise?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5096P59

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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