The Magnificent Mile

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours guides you on a scenic 8-mile adventure. Learn about world famous Art & Architecture, tour the Museum Campus and glide along the lakefront, see Buckingham Fountain and visit Grant Park and Millennium Park home of “The Bean”. Enjoy a spectacular Fireworks Tour and the Chicago skyline.

337 E. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

27 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

239 E. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

1602 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610

Oak Street Beach
Chicago, IL 60611

310 E. Riverwalk South
Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago’s First Lady, the official Cruiseline of the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) offers 90-minute River Tours departing daily from its Riverside Gardens docking location from the Chicago River, Michigan Avenue & Wacker Drive on Chicago’s New Riverwalk. Conveniently located within walking distance to all Magnificent Mile hotels, Chicago’s First Lady cruises offers a fleet of luxurious vessels, highlighted with upper-deck seating for all and a climate-controlled salon deck for inclement days. Enjoy a view of the architectural marvels that line the Chicago River with passionate expert commentary presented by CAF-certified volunteer docents on the popular architecture tour. Private parties and tours available, please inquire. Season: May 1- November 21.

Southeast Corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge*
Chicago, IL 60601

*For GPS users, please enter at 112 E. Wacker Drive

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) presents programs, free exhibitions and 85 different tours of Chicago including the Official Chicago Architecture River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady—voted the #1 tour in Chicago. CAF tours depart year-round and are all led by volunteer docents who are experts in showcasing the city’s most famous landmarks. Join us for any of our walking, bus, boat, bike, train and Segway tours or stop by for our adult, youth and family programming.

224 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 430
Chicago, IL 60604

Take the sweetest tour in town!
 
Chicago Chocolate Tours provides guided walking and tasting tours to select chocolate shops, bakeries, and cafes, in a variety of Chicago neighborhoods, including on and around the Magnificent Mile. We tour year-round, and our tours are filled with delicious and unique chocolate treats for you to sample from talented chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Plus, you’ll learn fun and fascinating facts about the history and health benefits of chocolate, America’s favorite flavor, while also learning about the architecture and history of Chicago, historically the candy and chocolate capital of America. Get ready to savor the chocolate flavors as we show you the sweet side of the city!
 
Our Magnificent Mile route runs Saturdays at 9:45 am, 12:45 pm, and 3:45 pm, and Sundays at 1:45 pm. The route starts at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes and clothes are recommeded. The tour is 2 1/2 hours long, and the walking level of the Magnificent Mile route is Easy. Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 for children, and advance ticket purchase is required.

900 N. Michigan (where tour begins)
Chicago, IL 60611

If you have only two hours to explore Chicago, this is how to spend it. “Without question the best architectural tour available in Chicago: witty, informative, engaging.” - Chicago Sun-Times.  Enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee, lemonade and cookies on board our 90-minute Architectural River or Historical Lake tours.  Evening cocktail and fireworks cruises also offered, depending on the season.  Discounted tickets when buying online.  Group tours and Private Charters available – please call our office for more information.

465 N. McClurg Court
Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago’s premier Hop-On Hop-Off city sightseeing tour in classic red and green trolleys and open-top double decker buses. All passengers receive a FREE Hershey’s chocolate bar and Garrett Popcorn with any ticket. We also offer private group (custom) tours and transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings.

Michigan Avenue at Pearson
Chicago, IL 60611

6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive
Chicago, IL 60634

See Chicago by boat! Take an Urban Adventure Cruise, our complete Chicago River and Lake Michigan City Tour for families of all ages. Many departure times daily 10am - 7:30pm and 9pm on Saturdays featuring lakefront fireworks. Check out our Wacky Pirate Cruise for kids 3-10 or our Canine Cruise where dogs have fun, too. Tours depart from Chicago’s new Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.

Southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

(Groups enter at 112 E. Wacker Drive)

Discover Chicago at your pace, on your schedule! Our numerous self-guided walking tours with easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make sightseeing a breeze. Current tours include The Magnificent Mile, Loop Architecture, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chinatown, Old Town, Gold Coast and the West Loop.

Tours are available online at www.metrowalkz.com and can be easily viewed on your hand-held device. Our free printed booklets are available at the City of Chicago Visitors Centers (Cultural Center and Water Tower) and numerous downtown hotels. Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods, and it is best seen on foot. Enjoy!

500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60611

401 E. Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60611

401 E. Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Bonnie Kaplan, television producer and lifelong shopping passionista, is the creator of ShopParty, a company that offers knock-your-socks-off Chicago shopping adventures.  She works with event planners, concierges, in-house corporate planners as well as consumers, who want to treat guests to the ultimate shopping experience. 

Bonnie shares her shopping secrets and insider access as she takes clients on a dream shopping day….custom-created celebrations to fabulous shops, studios, boutiques, salons…via van, limo or bus.

There’s no better view of the city of Chicago than from the deck of a Shoreline boat! A Shoreline Architecture Tour is a fascinating way to explore Chicago’s past and present and our Skyline Lake Tours feature breathtaking views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Shoreline’s docks are conveniently located at Navy Pier. Buy tickets online and save at ShorelineSightSeeing.com.

474 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Wendella Boats, a family-owned business now in its fourth generation, is the oldest tour boat company in Chicago.  Operating since 1935 at the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue,  the company offers a 90 minute Combined Lake and River Tour, a 75 minute Chicago River Architecture Tour, a two hour Sunset Cruise, Fireworks Cruises and Wine & Wave Cruises. Wendella also operates the Chicago Water Taxi, which provides transportation services on the Chicago River.  In addition, Wendella features vessels perfect for private charters.

400 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611