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25 Tours & Activities
60 days (Approx.)
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Offered in: English and 5 more
Overview
The easiest and most affordable way to explore some of Chicago's top attractions at your own pace, the Go Chicago Explorer Pass saves you up to 45 percent on regular ticket prices. Create your own sightseeing itinerary by choosing 2, 3, 4, or 5 attractions, tours, and activities from among more than 30 top sites, including SkyDeck, 360 Chicago, the Field Museum, a shoreline sightseeing cruise, a hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
- Save your Explorer Pass, available as your 'ticket' after purchase, on your mobile device for easy use
- Choose up to five attractions, tours, or activities from a selection of more than 30
- Visit the Skydeck Chicago, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, or the Museum of Science and Industry
- Enjoy fun activities like a Chicago Theatre tour or Tall Ship “Windy” cruise
- Take your time with a pass that is valid for 60 days from first attraction visit
- Take advantage of discounts and special offers at select restaurants and retailers
- Included: digital guidebook packed with useful attraction information to help plan your itinerary
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
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Your Go Chicago Explorer Pass, available as your 'ticket' after purchase, comes with access to a digital guidebook to help you choose the two, three, four, or five activities that interest you most from more than 30 museums, tours, cruises, and other Chicago attractions. Once you've chosen your attractions, access to them couldn’t be easier—simply display your pass (on your smartphone or print at home) at designated ticketing areas and enjoy. The pass also provides discounts at restaurants, retailers, and many featured attractions. Check your guidebook for the full rundown on attractions, hours of operation and directions, as well as the list of special offers, and how to redeem them.
Itinerary
SkyDeck Chicago is the Observatory Deck of the world-famous Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). Perched 1,353 feet up in the air on the 103rd floor of the tower, SkyDeck Chicago provides some of the best views of the city, from Navy Pier to Soldier Field.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Your Go Chicago Explorer pass includes a 1-Day Classic Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Chicago tour, one of the best ways to get to know the city and see all the top sights. From the Windy City’s famed skyscrapers to Magnificent Mile, you’ll see almost everything on your bucket list and you’ll be able to hop on or off at any stop.
Duration: 1 day
Admission Ticket Included
Navy Pier Chicago is a landmark you’ll hear a lot about on your trip to Chicago, as it is considered the #1 tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest. Attracting an impressive 8.6 million visitors each year, Navy Pier is a 50-acre, lakeside wonderland that lets visitors revel in the splendors of Lake Michigan. Shopping, eating, thrill-riding, movie-watching, and cruise-hopping…you can do it all, and then some, at Navy Pier!
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The Universe is at least 91 billion light-years across. Come explore it at the Adler Planetarium! Located on Chicago’s Museum Campus, along with The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, Adler is a top Chicago attraction for families from around the world.
Your admission includes all exhibitions and experiences including the historic Atwood Sphere—an interactive tour of the Chicago night sky in 1913, and your choice of two shows including the Adler's newest sky show, Imagine the Moon. It’s a must-see attraction for anyone curious or with a love for all things space!
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
See the world’s wonders in one place at The Field Museum. Come face-to-face with SUE, the world’s largest T. Rex, descend into an ancient Egyptian tomb, and explore over 10,000 years of Chinese history and culture. Your Field Museum ticket include access to all permanent exhibits.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Explore mind-blowing exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the country! The museum offers a variety of hands-on, dynamic activities and exhibits for guests of all ages to enjoy. MSI is a must-see stop during your visit to Chicago. Your Museum of Science and Industry ticket includes access to all permanent exhibits and one film screening at the five-story Giant Dome Theater.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is a massive indoor space filled with LEGO® exhibits, construction demonstrations, interactive areas, and exciting attractions. With exhibits geared towards children of different ages, it’s the perfect place to spend a whole day. A must-see for LEGO® fans ages 3–10 years old.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Bike and Roll Chicago offers no-hassle bike rentals to help you create your own eco-friendly tour of Chicago's streets and green spaces. With two convenient pick-up locations, it will be a breeze for you to explore Chicago on two wheels. A great family activity!
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Can you escape? Test your skills, grit, smarts, and ability and see if you have what it takes at The Escape Game Chicago.
Your goal is simple but the execution is challenging: work with your team to escape from the locked room under 60 minutes as you race against the clock. Each room offers a unique experience with themed story lines, multi-dimensional elements, and more and all you’ll have to solve the puzzle at hand are the clues provided.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Located on Navy Pier, the Chicago Children’s Museum is the perfect educational destination for kids and their families. Filled with awesome, interactive exhibits, hands-on programs, and free daily art classes, the Chicago Children’s Museum is the ideal kid-friendly attraction. Combine it with a visit to the rides at Navy Pier for a fun and educational day!
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Bowl to your hearts content at 10pin Bowling Lounge in the historic Marina City neighborhood of Chicago. 10pin combines the retro sport of bowling with upscale dining and fun, making it the perfect spot for adults and kids alike. Your 10pin Bowling Lounge ticket includes a 2-hour bowling game on a reserved lane, shoe rentals, and a delicious pizza lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the most popular family attractions in Chicago, is home to thousands of animals. Visit an amazing variety of creatures in recreations of their native habitats, from marine mammals to exotic jungle climbers.
Although admission to the Zoo is free, your Pass covers the cost of riding The AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio tour is a chance to explore the personal and professional spaces of one of the most iconic architects of all time. This unusual complex served as his primary residence and workspace for the first 20 years of his career, during which he created the Robie House, the Larkin Building, and Unity Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The MCA is one of the world’s largest institutions dedicated to the work of living artists. It is a premiere venue for cutting-edge art and performance in Chicago, featuring rotating exhibitions of both ascendant artists and contemporary icons.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour is an in-depth, guided tour of the legendary Chicago Theatre. Tour guides take you on a history-filled journey, from the building of the majestic venue in 1921 all the way to its present day incarnation as a premier concert and theatrical venue. If you’re a fan of classic theater, this is a great behind-the-scenes look at one of the most famous historical venues in the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Your Go Chicago pass allows you to choose between three Gray Line tours: North Side, South Shore, or Grand Tour (seasonal). You can choose one tour per day. Each tour counts as one activity choice.
The Chicago’s North Side Gray Line tour is a two-hour journey through the sites of downtown Chicago and the North Side attractions. You’ll wind around “The Loop,” through the financial district, past some of the most famous Chicago landmarks, and head all the way up to Lincoln Park. It’s a great introduction to some of the major sites in the Windy City.
The Chicago Historic South Side tour is a 2-hours journey with highlights such as Grant Park, University of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and more. Learn all about the tallest apartment buildings in the world, the famous alumni of the University of Chicago, and see plenty of under-the-radar sights you might not have otherwise visited.
The Grand Tour is a 4-hours tour that lets you see North, South and everything in between.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Travel through time by taking a historic 45-minute guided tour of the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home Museum. Enjoy the chance to learn more about one of the greatest and most influential American writers of the 20th century, right outside of downtown Chicago in Oak Park, Illinois.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum is home to interactive exhibits and programs that put all genres of writing on display. Recently named one of the 10 Best New Museums in the World by Fodor's, it’s a must-see for any literature lover.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
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