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Chicago by Air, Land and Sea

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Highlights:

• Feast on a slice of Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza.
• Admire the sweeping views over the city and beyond from the Skydeck.
• Stroll through the Loop to see some of Chicago’s architectural gems.
• Admire Picasso and Chagall masterpieces.
• Take the fastest elevator to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
• Stroll through the public art exhibits in Millennium Park.
• Shop for knickknacks in Chinatown.

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Local Life & Culture, Local Cuisine & Market Visits
Inclusion:

Local guide, Pizza, admission to the Skydeck, transportation to Chinatown

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your local guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 - 5 hours
• Meeting point:

  This Chicago sightseeing tour starts at Giordano’s (223 W Jackson, Chicago IL)

• Start time: 11.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Monroe Street and State Street

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Chicago Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  Dress appropriate for the weather as you will be indoors and out.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Kick off this Chicago sightseeing tour in the best possible way – by feasting on a piping hot slice of deep-dish pizza from Giodano’s for lunch. This Chicago institution is the perfect place to get a feel for the city, so join the locals and discover what all the fuss is about.

 

Next, take to the streets, strolling under the gaze of some of the city’s iconic buildings, to reach the Willis (formerly the Sears) Tower, taking the journey up to its Skydeck. Admire the spectacular views from the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere before experiencing the thrill of stepping onto ‘the Ledge’ – a balcony made completely of glass. Back on the streets, head into the downtown Loop, an area dotted with some of the city’s greatest architecture, and learn about how this was the birthplace of the skyscraper.Spend some time wandering around the marble halls of the country’s second-largest art museum.

 

After admiring Chagall and Seurat’s pieces, make time to pop into the modern wing which is brimming with works by Picasso and Miro. Head outdoors to see an art gallery of a different kind at Millennium Park’s public gallery. Admire ‘the bean’, the city’s most famous sculpture, which reflects and distorts images of the vast skyline in its metallic surface. Stroll over Michigan Avenue Bridge to get a new perspective on this architectural mecca, before boarding a water taxi or train for the ride down to Chinatown. Refresh with a mug of bubble tea and shop for knickknacks in the colourful stores before ending this unique Chicago tour with a ride back to buzzing downtown.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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