Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Overview

The lakeside metropolis of Chicago is famous for its striking skyscrapers, world-class museums and colorful history. Explore the “Windy City” at your own pace, with the choice of a Classic(24 Hour) and Premium (48 Hour) ticket, all which include a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour with stops strategically located near the city’s top attractions. Hop on to experience sites like the Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier or hop off along the Magnificent Mile to shop, see the great city at heart-stopping heights from Willis Tower’s Skydeck.

City: Chicago

Thu 31 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $44.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live Bus Tracking (Download Free Big Bus App)

Hop-on, Hop-off, Open-top, Sightseeing Bus Tour

Audio Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Classic 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 2 pm will be valid for the next calendar day.
Redeem vouchers at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off points
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for real-time bus tracking information. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

BasingstokeDaddy

Feb 2020

Without any shadow of doubt the best hop on hop off tour we have ever been on! The guides were engaging, fun facts and anecdotes and the drivers navigated the streets like pros! Would advise taking a trip on your 1st couple of days. Cannot recommend this enough, rather than wander around looking at this lovely city get your bearings and learn about Chicago's interesting history. Travelled with my youngest son (13) who really enjoyed the delivery of the tour guide "He's really funny!" The Hop on Hop off works well allowing you time to wander a few blocks, grab a coffee or lunch to then jump back on at your convenience. The RED route tour takes approx 2 hours from start to finish, if you get off the bus will be back around again an hour later. You'll find out about the best hotdogs, how the fire 'may or may not' have started, how the Chicago got it's name and why it is really called the windy city and so much more.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

We greatly appreciate your lovely words and are so happy you and your son enjoyed riding the Big Bus Tour of downtown Chicago. We really do look forward to y'all's return and hope you'll consider us again!

iwantfreshflowers

Feb 2020

This tour really fit the bill for us. It allowed us to see and get a lay of the city along with some history of the landmarks. We were amazed by our driver, Jerry’s ability to wiggle that big bus thru the downtown traffic. And Bongi, our guide, was very knowledgeable, personable, witty, and talented. She even sang for us. The bus was clean, the seat were fairly comfortable, and being outside on the top of the double decker bus was great because we took the tour in February. It was a beautiful sunny day. The tour started on the hour and goes thru all the stops. If you get on at their 5th stop, you can get off at the 8th and then pick it up again an hour or two later and finish out the tour back to the 5th stop where you started from.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

We are thrilled y'all enjoyed the tour of downtown Chicago! Driving through Loop traffic here in the Windy City is certainly no easy feat and we're glad you felt safe and comfortable aboard our buses. Hopefully you will consider riding Big Bus Chicago during your next visit!

RobertB407

Feb 2020

Did a Big Bus Chicago tour last week. Decided to do the entire loop. We had driver Ed and guide James (I think that was his name). Ed was a great driver maneuvering around town with traffic and pedestrians. Our guide James was full of information and facts on Chicago. After doing the entire tour, got off at Willis Tower and reboarded a couple hours later with Bongi as our guide. Another great guide. Don't remember the drivers name. This is a definate for anyone who never toured Chicago. Don't miss Big Bus Tours. They have lots of options for day passes, multi day passes and passes including attractions. Being a bus driver myself (not for Big Bus), I truly enjoyed this day. Thank you to all the drivers and guides who made this a great day.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for choosing Big Bus for your introductory tour to Chicago! We take care to provide safe rides and accurate information from our drivers and guides and hope you will consider us during your next visit to The Second City.