See Chicago from a new perspective during this 4-hour combined bus and boat excursion covering some of the city's most iconic sights. First discover Windy City landmarks such as the skyscrapers of the Loop, Grant Park, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field and the former stomping grounds of President Obama during a narrated coach tour. Then take a Chicago cruise aboard your state-of-the-art yacht, enjoying a cruise of the Chicago River that provides a unique look at the city's architecture from the water. This half-day Chicago exploration also includes hotel pickup.
4-hour tour of Chicago by land and water
Take a narrated coach tour of the South Side
See Grant Park, the Lake Point Towers, Navy Pier and more
Enjoy a shoreline yacht cruise on the Chicago River
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Narrated trolley or coach tour
Shoreline yacht cruise on the Chicago River
Local taxes
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up
Hotel drop-off
Transportation to boat tour
Departure & Return
Departure point
The Palmer House Hilton - Gray Line Ticket OfficeInside of Feelings Gift Shop
Departure Time
11:30am
Return Details
Your tour ends at the boat dock adjacent to Michigan Avenue and its exclusive stores.
What To Expect
Get a taste of Chicago's most iconic landmarks and famous neighborhoods during this combined 4-hour excursion with both a coach bus and yacht tour. You're sure to get more for your money during this combo trip, which offers a chance to see the top landmarks of this iconic Illinois city from both the water and the land.Start your trip with pickup from a centrally located Chicago hotel around 11:30am. Then begin your first half of the day's excursion by bus. During your narrated coach tour, you'll first travel past Grant Park, a world-famous outdoor area that has played host to everything from rock concerts to food festivals. Just nearby you'll admire Soldier Field, home turf of the Chicago Bears, and the Art Institute of Chicago, which boasts a world-class collection of impressionist art. Then stop by Chicago's "museum campus," including the Field Museum of Natural History, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium, a favorite area for both locals and visitors alike. Continue past other landmarks including the 80-story Amoco Building and head to the South Side's University of Chicago area, where you'll explore the former neighborhood and home of President Obama. See below for a more detailed itinerary of sights included on the tour.Finish the second half of your day by boarding a state-of-the-art Streamliner yacht for a cruise, along the Chicago River, offering photo-worthy views of Chicago's towering downtown buildings from below. Your excursion finishes back at the boat dock adjacent to Michigan Avenue.ItineraryGrant ParkSoldier FieldAdler PlanetariumJoseph Petrillo outdoor band shellArt Institute of ChicagoOrchestra HallShedd AquariumField Museum of Natural HistorySouth CommonsJackson ParkUniversity of ChicagoMuseum of Science and IndustryLake Point TowersNavy Pier
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.