
Chicago: 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Architecture Cruise

About
Discover Chicago with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket and shoreline architecture cruise combo. This ticket gives you two days to explore the city on an exciting sightseeing bus tour, plus a 75-minute architecture river cruise.
Admire the city’s famous architecture along streets like the magnificent Mile, Lake Shore Drive, State Street, Clark Street, and Grand Ave, all visible from the Chicago River.
Enjoy the freedom to create your own itinerary with unlimited bus boarding and hopping off. The 75-minute cruise showcases over 40 Chicago landmarks, including hidden architectural gems and iconic landmarks, with live guides providing fascinating insights into the city’s architectural wonders.
What's Included
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 48 hours
- 75-minute architecture cruise with a live guide
- Digital audio commentary in English and Spanish
- WiFi
- Earbuds to enjoy the audio commentary
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Must Know
- Strollers and wheelchairs must be folded and stored on the lower deck
- All buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
Instructions
Before you buy
- Buses do not have toilets or elevators
- Children under 3 years old travel free and do not need a ticket
On-site usage
- You need to exchange your vouchers with a Big Bus staff at any stop
- Meeting point: Stop #1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive) or join at any of the stops along the route
- The architecture cruise leaves from 401 N. Michigan Avenue
- After purchase, please choose your cruise date and download your cruise pass
After your visit
- Download the free Big Bus App to track buses live
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival, however please feel free to use your own
Meeting Point
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
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