TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
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Chicago Observation Deck and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Chicago
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Take in Chicago’s skyline at 360 CHICAGO, then explore the city with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket and digital walking tours.
About this tour
See Chicago from above and at street level with a visit to 360 CHICAGO and a flexible 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. From the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center, take in panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan, then explore Chicago’s neighborhoods and landmarks from an open-top bus.
Use the bus during its 10 AM–4 PM operating hours and listen to digital commentary in multiple languages as you travel. The package also offers a choice of four digital walking tours, while the Big Bus Tours app stores and activates your ticket and tracks buses in real time. Your selected booking time applies to 360 CHICAGO admission; the bus ticket can be used anytime during operating hours. TILT admission and food and drinks are not included.
Make Chicago your own: pair skyline views with the freedom to explore at your pace on this Chicago Observation Deck and Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
Highlights
- Admire Chicago’s skyline from the 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
- Explore the city aboard an open-top hop-on hop-off bus
- Choose from four digital walking tours
- Follow the route with live bus tracking in the Big Bus Tours app
What's included
Included
- 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck general admission
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by open-top bus
- Choice of four exclusive digital walking tours of Chicago
- Big Bus Tours app for ticket storage, live tracking, and ticket activation
- Professional digital commentary in multiple languages
Not included
- TILT admission at 360 CHICAGO
- Food and drinks
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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4.20 / 5 · 5 reviews
Important information
- The time selected at booking is for 360 CHICAGO admission
- The hop-on hop-off tour can be used anytime during its 10 AM–4 PM operating hours
- Redeem tickets in the Big Bus Tours app or in person with Big Bus staff at Stop #1, Riverwalk
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to activate your ticket, track buses, and board with your mobile ticket
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- TILT upgrades may be purchased onsite; check the 360 CHICAGO website for deck and TILT hours
- Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long is the hop-on hop-off ticket valid?
The ticket is valid for 48 hours, with bus service operating between 10 AM and 4 PM.
When is the selected booking time used?
The time selected at booking is for admission to 360 CHICAGO.
How do I redeem my ticket?
Redeem it in the Big Bus Tours app or in person with Big Bus staff at Stop #1, Riverwalk.
Is TILT admission included?
No. TILT admission is excluded, but an upgrade may be purchased onsite.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The experience and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.20 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Chicago
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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