There were many highlights on this 90 minute tour. A few of my favorites were seeing a wedding photoshoot while driving through Lincoln Park, seeing the Chicago Theater Marquee up close at night, and watching how the orange colors of the sunset was reflecting off the buildings while we were stopped at the Museum Campus as the sun was setting. This will probably be eveyone’s favorite part of the tour. We were able to get off the bus and just enjoy the sunset. Seeing the bright colors cover the skyline was a beautiful moment and it was the perfect selfie/Instagram moment for all in attendance.
The Sunset Live Tour is an incredible experience that everyone in the city should go on at least once. I feel that the route will probably change every few years so maybe once will not be enough. This is also a perfect way to show visiting relatives the city while seeing many sights at one time. My family had a fun time on the bus and we can not wait to visit some of the locations we passed and learn more about our beautiful city.
Read more about the Big Bus Tours below and how you can book a trip for your family.
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, is kicking off the summer season with the launch of an enhanced Sunset Live Tour experience in Chicago. Available now through Oct. 19, Chicago area locals and visitors alike are invited to experience breathtaking views and memorable photo opportunities during the 90-minute live-guided tour as the sun sets on the Windy City.
Scheduled to depart from and return to Chicago’s Hard Rock Café (63 W. Ontario St.), the Sunset Live Tour takes its guests on a panoramic tour of the city’s Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Magnificent Mile, lakefront. Led by a live guide, guests can take in captivating storytelling of the city’s history from the bus’ top deck alongside the magnificent scenery, architecture, landmarks and neighborhoods that make Chicago a world-class destination as they are illuminated by the golden hour. New this year, Big Bus Tours will offer a live guided, Spanish language Sunset Live Tour every Friday evening.
Sunset Live Tour start times are outlined below:
“Our Sunset Live Tour offers an unparalleled perspective of the city’s stunning scenery and world-renowned architecture during a truly magical time of day,” said Big Bus Tours Senior Vice President and General Manager John Curran. “Experiencing these views from above street level while cruising the city streets is sure to create unforgettable memories for both Chicago locals and visitors.”
Sunset Live Tours is an exciting addition to our daily Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On Hop-Off experience, which allow visitors to explore popular destinations within Chicago’s vibrant downtown area, taking in historic sites, cultural institutions, hidden gems and more. The 11 stops featured on the Hop-On, Hop-Off Route include:
A full Hop-On, Hop-Off route map is available here. Service begins at the Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive) at 10 a.m. and the last bus departs at 5 p.m. daily. Pickups are available at each stop every 20-30 minutes and the full route circuit takes approximately two hours. Upon boarding, guests will receive a set of headphones to use on-board for recorded commentary in English and Spanish that complements the route. Guests are encouraged to hop on to discover and hop off at their leisure to explore the city via Hop-On, Hop-Off one-day or two-day ticket packages.
Individual tickets for all Chicago tours begin at $49.50 for adults and $35 for children ages 3-12. Tickets are available online at www.bigbustours.com and advance ticket purchases are recommended. A variety of ticket packages are also available online. Tickets are available for on-site purchases at Big Bus tour stops throughout the city. For more information, visit www.bigbustours.com.
Victor
Victor is one-half of the duo known as The Fandads. On Fandads.com, Victor and Gil Noreiga share the joys of raising their children and exposing them to the things they loved as kids. Their website covers toy reviews, unboxing, gaming, comics, interviews, discussions, and whatever else we can throw in before bedtime for the children.