Overview
Experience the best of Chicago on this private full-day city tour designed for a fun, stress-free day of exploring. Enjoy comfortable hotel pickup, ride in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle, and let your friendly local guide show you the city’s most iconic sights and hidden gems.
See top landmarks like Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (The Bean), Buckingham Fountain, the Chicago Cultural Center, and Wrigley Field, while discovering vintage architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, and photo-worthy murals along the way.
This experience is fully private and customizable, giving you plenty of time for photos, exploring, or grabbing lunch at a local favorite. With insider stories, scenic stops, and seamless transportation, it’s the perfect way to see Chicago in one unforgettable day.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private car with Air Conditioning
- English Speaking Tour Guide
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up from your hotels that are located inside the city. Let us know your hotel before purchasing for this tour. Thanks!
What To Expect
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Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Michigan Avenue Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chicago Cultural Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cloud Gate
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Millennium Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Crown Fountain (pass by)
The Chicago Theatre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Garfield Park Conservatory
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wrigley Field
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
360 Chicago Observation Deck
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Art Institute of Chicago (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Private car with Air Conditioning.
- English Speaking Tour Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private and All-Inclusive Tour of Chicago is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private and All-Inclusive Tour of Chicago will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private car with Air Conditioning
- English Speaking Tour Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
