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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $44.99

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Reed B

Aug 2018

I try and do city bus tours in every city around the world that offers them that I visit. Most follow the same general pattern, little bit of history, little bit of local color and some good views of the city without the stress of driving. This tour company has well maintained busses and a tour route that takes between 90 min to 2 hrs to complete. A good value for your money! Our guide was filled with local color but light on history and facts, I personally prefer more history but I know that everyone is different. There were a few negatives - busses stop WAY too early for the summer at 5pm. There is a separate night tour that you can pay extra for that runs once, but even a 6 or 7pm end time when it doesn’t get dark till after 8pm would make more sense. Also, they clearly weren’t running enough busses on the weekend. Each stop had 5-10 parties that were not able to get on our bus. That’s a bummer. Overall it’s a good tour to do if it’s your first time in the city or want a different perspective, but I wouldn’t recommend using it for transportation.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Reed B Thank you for your response, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Just to clear up some information, our bus route ends at 7:00pm with the last full tour departing Stop 1 at 5:00pm. Depending on the events going on in the city, we are a great transportation method (if you're not in too much of a hurry.) But we understand that vacation time is limited. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

charles o

Aug 2018

We recently visited Chicago and did the Big Bus tour. All of the tour guides are good, but one stood out. His name was Allan. I can't tell you how much Allan enhanced our (my wife and another couple) experience while we were on the bus with him. Not only was he knowledgeable, his verbal skills were animated and entertaining. It was almost like he was playing a role in a performance with hand gestures and body language. It's worth $30 bucks just to hear Allan riff. I gave him $5 and told how exceptional he was. Plus the hop on/off thing is a great way to see Chicago. Totally worth it.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Charles Thank you for your review. Robert Alan is actually a professional actor here in Chicago, it's great to hear that he's using his performance background and translating it into the tour! He's got a distinct patter when he talks that is very captivating and entertaining. We'll make sure that he gets to see your review. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

embuiuc

Aug 2018

Emma was a great guide. Even when stuck in traffic due to some road construction, she had plenty of history and stories to share with the group.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

embuiuc Thank you for your review. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team