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

Fri 25 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Fri 25 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)

Christina_S

Jul 2022

A glorified city bus ride. Would have gotten just as much out of the tour riding a city bus. Hopped on #stop 4 around noon The driver , he was funny, witty, we’d go through the lower decks of roadways and he’d holler like we were on a coaster . He’d tell us when to break out the cameras and what site we were coming up on Unfortunately we had to switch buses at the end of the tour or wait around a 1/2 hour to resume . We opted to get on another bus, tipped him and he gave us recommendations where to eat . The rest of the day, the drivers said absolutely nothing . The bus we got on , the lady hands us ear buds and says she doesn’t like talking on the intercom so we can listen to the tour, I felt like I was listening to a kids interactive video . Was so childish , not anything really about what we were seeing . The only thing this tour was good for was not having to drive in Chicago or park. Not like the hop on / hop off trolleys offered in places like Charleston and at Augustine where the tour drivers actually enjoy their jobs

Angie_S

Jul 2022

While the big bus tour is definitely a great way to see the city, and provides an opportunity to get off at popular locations, I would not recommend this particular tour. There was no communication while on the bus, if you didn’t listen to the headphones, and several of their pick up spots were not marked in the afternoon. Twice at at a scheduled stop we had to get on another bus from the one we originally on and there was little communication as to why. The staff working the sites were not the most friendly and it was quite disappointing to blindly get in and off in a city we didn’t know. We took an architectural water tour later in the day with another company and that was the way to go!!!!

Robert S

Jul 2022

Stops well marked & staffed, efficient operation, clean double decker bus. At each stop for at least a couple of minutes - no drive-bys. Seemed like a lot of people did hop on/off. May use as same in the future.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Robert S, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Big Bus Tours Chicago! Thank you again for the great review!