Chicago’s Premiere City Sightseeing Tours Connect Guests to All the Greatest Attractions in the City and Much More
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company operates Chicago’s premiere Hop-On, Hop-Off city sightseeing tours in classic red and green trolleys and fun-filled double decker buses. As the gold standard for entertaining and informative tours for the last 17 years, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company connects visitors and Chicagoans alike to key cultural, shopping, dining and attractions throughout the city. Knowledgeable, fun tour guides keep guests entertained in their seats with amusing and educational facts along the way.
“With 15 stops at all of the top sites in Chicago, we believe our route is the conduit to all of the greatest attractions in the city,” says Rob Pierson, president and a founder of Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company. “We are thrilled to celebrate another year in this beautiful, world-class city, and continue to make every exciting location accessible to visitors from around the world.”
Covering 13 miles and 15 stops, the Signature Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is an eye-popping adventure through the heart of Chicago, giving patrons the option of hopping on and off at their choice of stops to visit the hottest retail, cultural and family attractions. Among the stops on the Signature Tour are Skydeck Chicago, the famed museum campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium), the historic Chicago Theater, Millennium Park, Water Tower Place, The Art Institute, Navy Pier and the John Hancock Observatory.
Passengers on the Signature Tour receive a comprehensive guidebook that offers over 30 tips on what to see and do at the various stops and includes coupons valued at more than $100 worth of savings. Passengers also receive free goodies including a Hershey’s chocolate bar and a sample of Garrett’s gourmet popcorn.
From May 28 – September 6, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker also offers a new Explore Chicago ticket which features three fabulous neighborhood tours, a fresh perspective on Chicago, and the chance to discover the home of the Cubs, President Obama’s Chicago neighborhood and the home of Harpo Studios:
- The North Neighborhoods Tour travels to Wrigley Field (day games excluded) and gives guests a unique opportunity to hop off and purchase an insider’s tour of historic Wrigley Field. The route also includes stops at the Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Blue Man Group’s Briar Street Theatre.
- The South Neighborhoods Tour adds a stop at the Museum of Science and Industry, and a tour of the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood. During the lively tour, guides will weave in stories and highlights about President Obama’s Chicago experiences and connections.
- The West Neighborhoods Tour offers a peak into the cultural diversity Chicago offers. This tour visits key destinations from Greektown to the Oprah Store and adjacent Harpo Studios, to Chinatown and Little Italy.
Signature Tour Tickets include all day access to the Hop-On, Hop-Off Signature Tour. Adult tickets are $29 and Senior Tickets (65+) are $24. New this year, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co will also offer an Explore Chicago Ticket which will be $35 for Adults and Seniors (65+). All tickets for children ages 12 and under are $17 and include the full Explore Chicago package. The Explore Chicago ticket is a 3-day pass that includes access to all three Neighborhood Tours as well as the Signature Tour. Explore Chicago ticket holders will also receive a free Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. t-shirt, as well as the other free goodies included in the regular Signature Tour ticket.
Tours operate daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Vehicles depart the designated stops every 10-15 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. year round. The last chance to board during summer tours is 6 p.m. (May 28 – Sept. 6), and last chance to board from Sept – May is 4 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Park Shop in Millennium Park, from Chicago Trolley & Double Decker red-vested tickets sales agents posted in multiple locations throughout the city or online at www.chicagotrolley.com. Riders will save ten percent off of regular rates when purchasing tickets in advance online.
For more information, visit www.chicagotrolley.com
Chief Blonde remarks: 2 members of our staff had the opportunity to preview this service. They each said it was the greatest way to get around–hands down. Buses all the time and riding around the city with the wind whipping through their hair. They especially exclaimed over the VALUE that the service provided. So many extras for just one small price! (t-shirt, coupons, freebies). Also, the ability to really see all of Chicago’s attractions without having to park, figure out how to get there, and with commentary to boot! I will soon get the chance to review this awesome mode of transportation myself, expect a complete review then!
Blog Note: We were provided 3 tickets to ride the service for a weekend. All Opinions are our own.