Chicago River Architecture Tour and Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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.
Options
Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Architecture River Cruise
Chicago River Boat Tour: 75-minute architecture boat tour along the Chicago River
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around Chicago and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Digital Walking Tours: Choose from 4 tour options to explore more of Chicago by foot
What's included in Chicago River Architecture Tour and Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Routes
Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off
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.
Inclusions
- Open-top double decker bus
- Live Guide on River Cruise
- 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
- Save 20% off retail when you bundle these two experiences!
- 75-minute Chicago River Architecture Cruise
- Professional Digital Commentary on bus tour with souvenir earbuds
- Four self-guided digital walking tours to explore more of the city
- 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
- Self-guided tour options include Chicago Architecture, Chicago Riverwalk, Public Art, and Millennium Park Tour
Meet
Meeting Point
Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Guests must redeem their voucher with Big Bus staff first at Big Bus Stop #1 - Chicago Riverwalk, or any stop along the route with the bus driver. Guests may not board cruise before voucher redemption. River Cruise: You may select your cruise departure in advance using your Tour Operator Confirmation # on your Viator voucher at bigbustours.com/manage-my-booking. Or guests may select from available departure times at Big Bus voucher redemption in-person.
