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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Sun 20 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)

Bedandbreakfastfan43

Aug 2018

This was our first time to Chicago and I read the reviews of the Big Bus Tour and we decided to get a taste of the city this way. It has a total of 14 stops and it passes all the major attractions (or at least nearby) and we were able to pass near the Sears Tower (Chicagoans still call it that!), Millenial Park, Navy Pier and Soldier Field.I enjoyed that you have a different driver all the time (sort of like the Disney Jungle Cruise, each driver with their own routine).I love this as a way to get around, clean buses and always buses around. Only down side is in the summer when it's hot you will Roast on the open air seating. If you have the chance to do it, go for it!

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Bedandbreakfastfan43 Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you appreciated every different driver and tour guide's take on the tour. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

CLIFFORD W

Aug 2018

Thanks to hop on hop off, we had three different guides. The second one was really excellent, focusing on Chicago architecture and history. The other two were not so good. We are lifetime Chicagoans and know some of the interesting things about the city. The first guide spent too much time telling us about which Chicago pizza or hot dog she liked and not enough time telling us about Chicago. For instance, the bus sat next to the new flagship McDonald's for about five minutes, and the guide never even mentioned it, let along explained what it replaced and how it represented the future. The third guy told us he was a budding actor and comedian. We got too much of his practicing his not so good act and not nearly enough about Chicago.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Clifford Thank you for your review. We want our Tour Guides to speak on the fascinating history of Chicago; from Fire, to River, to Now. It's clear that we failed on this front. It would be very helpful for us if you could please provide more information or descriptions of the Tour Guides in question so that we can properly retrain our Tour Guides. Please email us at '[email protected]' Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

Judi B

Aug 2018

We did this tour. it was very insightful and interesting. The guides gave very detailed history about Chicago. Great way to learn about the city. You could hop off and look around to enjoy things and then hop back on to continue to another stop. Highly recommend it to everyone.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Judi B Thank you for your review. We appreciate all of the kind words. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team