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Explore Chicago Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Voted Chicago's Best Tour, this Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour has long been the gold standard for touring downtown Chicago. The tour gives you transportation to the most famous Chicago attractions on Red & Green Trolleys and Big Red Double Decker Buses.
The Explore Tour allows you to hop off to visit a Chicago attraction or museum, shop, dine, and just explore as you have 3 full days to use it. With the same ticket, you also get access to three Neighborhood Tours (North, West and South) as well as the Nights and Lights Tour (seasonal availability May through September).
Your tour can begin at any of the 14 stops in the downtown area. Stops include: Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Field Museum, Navy Pier, John Hancock Observatory, Skydeck Chicago, and the River North district, among many others.
Take your time and hop-on/hop-off for three days!
Departure Time:
daily departures 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
-May through early November
daily departures 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
-Early November through April
Time on availability calendar is for booking purposes only and reflects the first tour departure time each day.
With the Explore Chicago ticket, you can go visit a Chicago attraction or museum, shop 'til you drop, or just explore - and you have 3 full days to use it.
PLEASE NOTE: The Neighborhood Tours only operate Late May through September.
With every ticket purchase, customers enjoy special offers including a souvenir T-Shirt, Garrett Popcorn, Chicago-made candy and much more.
Hop-On-Hop-Off Stops:
Departures occur approximately every 20-30 minutes.
- Millennium Park
- Michigan Avenue Bridge
- Garret Popcorn/Theatre District
- Art Institute
- Hilton Chicago
- Field Museum
- Sheraton Hotel
- Navy Pier
- Magnificent Mile
- Water Tower
- John Hancock Observatory
- Hard Rock/River North
- Skydeck Chicago
- Chicago Theatre/Macy's on State Street
Specific boarding locations will be noted on your E-Ticket.
Route subject to change.
Neighborhood Tours:
WEST NEIGHBORHOODS TOUR
Tour Length: Approximately 2 Hours
- Departs from Millennium Park
- Chinatown - experience the food and shopping
- Little Italy - experience the food and shopping
- Greektown - experience the food and shopping
SOUTH NEIGHBORHOODS TOUR
Tour Length: Approximately 2 Hours
- Departs from Millennium Park
- Museum of Science & Industry - Explore 14 acres of exhibits that are sure to entertain your brain, and don't miss the 40 foot tornado, the German U-boat submarine, the Apollo 8 space capsule and so much more!
- President Barack Obama Hometown Highlights will also be included.
NORTH NEIGHBORHOODS TOUR
Tour Length: Approximately 2 Hours
- Departs from Millennium Park
- Chicago History Museum - Among 22 million artifacts in the Chicago History Museum, you will find Lincoln, the Great Fire and more
- Lincoln Park Zoo - Explore the city's largest public park and maybe pilot a paddle-boat in the lagoon
- Blue Man Group - If you haven't seen Blue Man Group, you haven't seen Chicago. Everyone loves the hilarious show the Chicago Tribune calls "the perfect entertainment." Show ticket not included in tour price.
- Wrigley Field - You can purchase a ticket at the ballpark to tour Wrigley Field, visit the Cubs gift shop or buy lunch at the Captain Morgan Club
CITY LIGHTS NIGHT TOUR
Tour Length: Approximately 2 Hours
Last return departure is 10:00 pm.
- Departs from Millennium Park
- Magnificent Mile - Shop, shop, shop, and shop. Admire the spectacularly illuminated Wrigley building with the historic Water Tower in the distance.
- John Hancock Center - Watch the sunset from the Observatory and Open Air Skywalk at 1,000 feet above Michigan Avenue.
- Navy Pier - Chicago's #1 Attraction! Music, food, IMAX, fireworks and more. Enjoy one-of-a-kind views of the skyline at night from the 150-foot ferris wheel!
Rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a cultural, architectural, and historic showcase. Welcome to your urban adventure! With 7,000 restaurants and 77 neighborhoods, Chicago offers innumerable choices.
It's said that all roads lead to Chicago. The trolley staff will help you have the most fun with the greatest ease. With diverse backgrounds, your tour guides and drivers have one thing in common - a passion for Chicago. While you tour everything from underground streets to internationally-acclaimed skyscrapers, they're excited to share their knowledge. Enjoy the ride!
No boarding or exiting from the trolleys and double deckers except at the designated stops.
Pickups available only at designated trolley stops. Child rate applies to children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are free. Please order online or call 1-800-745-1925 to order or for more information.
Pickups available only at designated trolley stops. Child rate applies to children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are free. Please order online or call 1-800-745-1925 to order or for more information.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Policy
If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
