Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in Chicago

382 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 382 sightseeing tours & cruises in Chicago using 114,810 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour (9.5/10). Prices start at $4.49 and most cost between $35 and $199. A typical one lasts 2 hrs.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour

800 reviews · $35

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative tour, engaging guide

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Chicago Architecture River Cruise

21,955 reviews · $39

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, informative guide, spanish tours

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Chicago Haunted History Walking Tour 90 min

42 reviews · $35

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (730) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (70) $35 –
2 Chicago Murder Mystery Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (759) $35 2 hrs
3 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.8★ (712) – –
4 Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1,886) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (65) $35 2 hrs
5 Chicago Haunted Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (478) $35 1 hr 30 min
6 Chicago History-Mystery-Comedy-Tragedy Walking Tour TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (257) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (9) $44 2 hrs
7 Chicago Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (397) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (170) $70 2 hrs
8 Chicago Halloween Bike Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (151) – –
9 Chicago Food and Bike Tour 4 hr 30 min TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (773) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (152) $89 4 hrs 30 min
10 Chicago Architecture Walking Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (462) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (225) $35 2 hrs

Questions

What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in Chicago?

Chicago Architecture and True Crime Walking Tour has the highest TourTruth score (9.5/10) of the 382 sightseeing tours & cruises in Chicago we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 800 reviews.

How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in Chicago cost?

Listed prices start at $4.49; the median is $55, and most cost between $35 and $199. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in Chicago?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs.

Which sightseeing tours & cruise in Chicago has the most reviews?

Chicago Architecture River Cruise, with 21,955 reviews and a TourTruth score of 7.9/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide