American Sightseeing Chicago
17 East Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 * 312-251-3100
If touring Chicago by luxury motor coach sounds like a lovely way to spend the day, this is the tour for you. Knowledgeable guides take guests on one of four comprehensive tours: North Side, South Shore, the Grand Tour (a combination of North and South), or the Grand Tour plus an extended stop at the Sears Tower. Periodic stops, such as at the Botanical Gardens on the North Side and Prairie and Woodland Avenues on the South Shore, are scheduled for clients to briefly explore on their own.
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 * 312-922-3432
Seeing Chicago's architectural beauty from the decks of a river cruiser is a must. As one of the city's most unique tours, the river cruise, which is provided by the Chicago Architectural Foundation, takes you along the north and south shores of the lake. Tours are available May through October. You can buy your ticket at 224 South Michigan Avenue and board at the southwest corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL * 312-742-1190
What's it like to live in Chicago? Go on a Chicago Neighborhood Tour and find out. Area residents lead four-hour excursions into some of the city's most intriguing neighborhoods. You'll get a firsthand look at the museums, cultural centers, and "secret" dives that add to Chicago's ethnic makeup. Lunch is provided, and buses depart promptly on time.
Chicago Tribune Tours
777 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 * 312-222-2116
Tour the printing plant of one of the nations biggest newspapers, the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Trolley Company
4400 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 * 312-648-5000
What better way to learn about a city than on a trolley tour? The Chicago Trolley Company offers an informative and entertaining alternative to learning about the Windy City's history. You'll see sites ranging from the origins of the Great Chicago Fire to current architectural wonders. Because trolleys pick-up and drop-off at various stops every 15-20 minutes, you can purchase a daylong pass and come and go as you please.
