Discover the sights that define Chicago on a 2.5-hour premium small group city tour, combining landmark architecture, public art, and lakefront scenery. Begin along the Magnificent Mile and Chicago River, where Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and DuSable Bridge offer an introduction to the city's distinctive skyline. Continue through downtown to see Willis Tower and the Art Deco Chicago Board of Trade Building, with pass-by views of Marina City, Merchandise Mart, the Civic Opera House, and other notable landmarks along the route. Enjoy a 20-minute stop at Millennium Park to see Cloud Gate (The Bean), followed by a separate 10-minute stop at Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park when the fountain is operating, typically from May through October. Stop for a photo at the historic Route 66 Begin Sign and pass the Art Institute of Chicago before finishing at Museum Campus. Here, admire sweeping views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan, together with exterior views of the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium. This compact itinerary brings together Chicago's signature city sights and photo opportunities in a single outing.

Itinerary

The Magnificent Mile (20 min) - Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (Pass By) - Marina City (Pass By) - Merchandise Mart (Pass By) - Civic Opera House (Pass By) - Willis Tower (5 min) - Old Post Office Building (Pass By) - Chicago Board of Trade Building (5 min) - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Pass By) - Millennium Park (20 min, including Cloud Gate/The Bean) - Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain (10 min, seasonal) - Route 66 Begin Sign (10 min) - The Art Institute of Chicago (Pass By) - Museum Campus (10 min)