Chicago

Organized Tours

Starting at Navy Pier, this tour takes you down the main branch of the Chicago River, up to the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Sears Tower to the old Post Office Building. All along you get to sample Chicago’s world famous architecture as knowledgeable guides provide detailed descriptions of more than 40 buildings and regale you with dramatic stories of Chicago’s rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to become a world-class city.

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Chicago Architectural Cruise

Starting at Navy Pier, this tour takes you down the main branch of the Chicago River, up to the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Sears Tower to the old Post Office Building.

Chicago Grand Tour with Hancock Tower

This tour will take you along the entire length of the scenic Outer Drive and to all the beautiful parks of the city including Lincoln Park, Grant Park, and Washington Park.

Chicago Greeters

Greeters are residents who know and love the city and who take small groups of up to six people to attractions, neighborhoods, and other unusual places of interest.

Chicago Hop On & Hop Off Trolley Tours

A very popular option, this tour gives you the flexibility to spend as much time as you want at a particular tourist attraction.

Film Tour in Chicago

If seeing film locations is your idea of fun, then this tour is a must. ), and you’re all set to witness filming locations of innumerable blockbuster films and famous television shows.

Loop Tour Train

Taking a tour of the loop of Chicago on the City Transit Authority’s ‘El” train gives you a unique perspective of the architecture of this gorgeous city, especially that in the heart of Chicago’s business distr