Guided Tours

Chicago Skydeck & Architecture Cruise with Small Group Guided Tour

Name: Chicago Skydeck & Architecture Cruise with Small Group Guided Tour
Start: 2025-09-12T13:30:00
End: 2025-09-12T17:30:00
Location: Chicago

Guests exploring Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago during Skydeck and Architecture Cruise tour.

Guest photographing Chicago skyline from Skydeck during architecture tour.

Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan and prominent skyscrapers.

Chicago River cruise boat passing under a bridge with city skyscrapers in the background.

Duration

4 hr

Open today

09:00am - 10:00am

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

This all-in-one ticket covers round-trip hotel transportation, admission to all attractions, skip-the-line access, and a narrated architecture cruise.

The guided tour is an intimate experience (with max 6 guests), ensuring a personal, crowd-free Chicago adventure.

Glide along the Chicago River on a narrated architecture cruise, spotting 40+ iconic buildings and hidden gems.

Marvel at Chicago’s skyline from The Ledge at Skydeck, soaring 1,353 feet above the city. Snap photos at Chicago's most iconic installation, The Bean, and take in the grandeur of Buckingham Fountain.

Savor panoramic lakefront views from the Adler Planetarium Skyline Walk, a favorite for postcard-worthy shots.

Small-group tour (max 6 guests)

Shoreline sightseeing Architecture Cruise (narrated tour)

Skip-the-line entry to Skydeck Chicago

The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago

Guided tour of the city's sights

Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off

Access to the following attractions:

Adler Planetarium Skyline Walk viewpoint

Chicago Bean (Cloud Gate)

Buckingham Fountain

Navy Pier

Millennium Park

All attraction admission fees included

Food & beverages

Gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Skydeck Chicago

Monday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Tuesday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Wednesday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Thursday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Friday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Saturday	08:30am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am
Sunday	09:00am - 10:00am	last entry 09:30am

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID with you for the experience.

Choose comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

Dress according to the weather, since the tour runs rain or shine.

What’s not allowed

Oversized luggage, suitcases, and large bags are not permitted on the tour or at included attractions.

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of registered service animals.

The use of alcohol, drugs, or participation while intoxicated is strictly prohibited.

Additional information

Tour duration may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions and seasonal factors.

Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service is available exclusively for downtown Chicago hotels.

Pick-up times are confirmed by phone or email 1–3 days before your tour. If you do not have access to either, please be prepared to meet in your hotel lobby 30 minutes before the scheduled start.

All admission fees to attractions are included in your ticket price.

Tours operate in small groups, limited to a maximum of six guests.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.