The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays
Overview
On this nostalgic and educational tour, we will lead you on a "Christmas treasure hunt" through downtown Chicago in search of the most stunning and impressive Christmas trees and other holiday decorations — and we know where they are! This tour includes not only visits to well-known stops like the Christkindlmarkt and the old Marshall Field’s, but also to little-known stops that contain some of the best holiday decorations downtown. You’ll learn about the origins of some world-famous Christmas characters — some of them from Chicago, some not — as well as the history behind Christmas traditions practiced by people around the world.
What's Included
- Snacks We'll treat you to a couple special holiday sweets!
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
400 Michigan Ave #
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603, USA
We end a few blocks from the Christkindlmarket so that you can choose if you'd like to go back or not.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Does NOT operate in case of bad (rainy) weather -- we will contact you THE MORNING OF THE TOUR with cancellation and refund in that case.
- WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE LATE ARRIVALS FOR ANY REASON -- please make sure you arrive on time!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-30994P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Snacks. We'll treat you to a couple special holiday sweets!.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 6. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays 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
- SnacksWe'll treat you to a couple special holiday sweets!
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Does NOT operate in case of bad (rainy) weather -- we will contact you THE MORNING OF THE TOUR with cancellation and refund in that case.
- WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE LATE ARRIVALS FOR ANY REASON -- please make sure you arrive on time!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
