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Big Bus Chicago Open-Top Hop-On Hop-Off Discovery Tour

Cover all of Chicago's iconic neighborhoods — Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Gold Coast, Navy Pier — on a premium open-top double-decker with live commentary. The perfect luxury orientation for a time-rich port day.

What to expect

Board at Navy Pier or any designated stop and claim an upper-deck perch for sweeping skyline views. Live guides narrate the story of each neighborhood — from the Great Fire's legacy in the Loop to the Gilded Age mansions of the Gold Coast. Stops include Millennium Park (Cloud Gate & Crown Fountain), the Museum Campus, Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile, and more. Frequency is every 20–30 minutes so spontaneous detours are effortless.

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Big Bus Tours Chicago (official)
USD 49 (24-hour Discover Ticket, best value); kids from USD 24
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Good to know

Tickets are purchased at bigbustours.com or on-board. Navy Pier is a logical start/end point near the cruise terminal. A full circuit takes approximately 90 minutes non-stop. Wear sunscreen on the open upper deck and allow a full day to hop off at multiple stops.

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