Welcome to Chicago: Private Half-Day Tour with 360 Observation Deck

On your Private Chicago Half Day Highlights tour, visit all the city’s major sites, including favourites such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Hancock Tower. Your guide is a local who has plenty of tales about Chicago life together with an in-depth knowledge of its character. As you journey down the Magnificent Mile, you will learn how Chicago has earned each of its nicknames, including the City of Broad Shoulders, the Second City, and of course, the Windy City. Lastly, your guide will escort you to the Hancock Tower to bid on your adieus. You will then travel to the top of the Hancock Tower’s Observation Deck, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the entire city at your own leisure.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   45 min

   Meet your guide at the Crown Fountain that, although is off during the winter months, it showcases an interactive work of art which projects video images of Chicago citizens. Then, explore Millennium Park, a gathering green space in the heart of the city that has won awards for its accessibility and design. Discover the Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as ‘The Bean’, reflecting the city's famous skyline in the centre of Millenium Park.

2. 2

   Daley Bicentennial Plaza

   45 min

   Walk into the Loop community area and spot The Picasso, an unnamed sculpture by the famous artist Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza. Then, walk across DuSable Bridge over the Chicago River, an iconic movable bridge with two levels of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

3. 3

   The Magnificent Mile

   45 min

   Visit The Chicago Roastery - Starbucks Reserve, a 5-story building dedicated to the art and craft of coffee, and take a stroll down the Magnificent Mile - a vibrant area for shopping and dining.

4. 4

   360 Chicago Observation Deck

   1 hour

   Marvel at views of Chicago’s skyline from atop the Hancock Tower Observation Deck. Please note: your guide will hand you tickets for you to enjoy the last hour of your tour at the Obervation Deck, at your own leisure.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.