Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the story of Chicago through its skyline on a walking tour that stretches from the city’s 19th-century roots to its most striking modern towers. From Beaux-Arts to modernist to Art Deco, this architecture tour has it all.
Start near beautiful Millennium Park to enjoy those lakefront views. Then follow your guide past architectural gems from the 1920s and landmarks like the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, plus eye-catching storefronts including the world’s largest Starbucks and a Harry Potter-themed shop.
Step off Michigan Avenue to explore luxury spots like Cartier and St. Laurent before wrapping up at the former John Hancock Center. If you’ve selected the upgrade, you’ll head up 1,030 feet to 360 Chicago to be dazzled by panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the pinnacles of skyscrapers below your feet.
Come see what makes this mile truly magnificent!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you purchased the upgrade, you can enjoy a self-guided 360 Chicago visit after the walking tour. You're welcome to spend as long as you like on the observation deck. This ticket doesn't include TILT. If you feel up to the challenge, you can purchase the TILT upgrade on-site.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Guided walking tour of Michigan Avenue
360 Chicago ticket (if you upgrade)
Visits to Rush Street, Millennium Park, and more
Gratuities
TILT (can be purchased on-site)
What To Expect
Millenium Park
Meet your guide at the Federal Building Columns and learn about the history of Chicago’s lakefront. Then get a glimpse of Italian Renaissance style at the Chicago Cultural Center nearby.
Chicago Riverwalk
Admire the beauty of the Beaux Arts and Art Deco movements on the water with three distinct Chicago buildings from the 1920s. You’ll also learn about the impact of the Chicago School of Architecture.
Options
Mag Mile Walking Tour
Explore the landmarks new and old on the Magnificent Mile with an expert local guide. Does not include 360 ticket.
Tour + 360 Chicago Upgrade
Tour + 360 Chicago Upgrade: Enjoy a guided tour the Magnificent Mile and off-mile stops plus your ticket to the 360 Chicago observation deck.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide !
Getaway44285666201,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was fun to walk around and a great tour guide felt like hanging out with a good friend showing me his city great experience!
Engaging tour
Cathy G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was great, full of enjoyable, light hearted and informative. Very helpful with Chicago suggestions too.
This tour is a MUST
49carlosa,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was awesome. This tour is highly recommended. Definitively, a great opción of you look for a bite of history of Chicago
Historical Chicago Buildings Tour
salc509,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was great and very informative. He provided a historical review of Chicago’s amazing history beginning pre-fire to present. Then he showed us various historical buildings, and shared about their history and some of Chicago’s influential figures from the past.
A great experience!
terrilk2022,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lark was extremely knowledgeable about the buildings along the tour, as well as curious about questions that were asked. There was a great mix of stops and walking to mix up the two hours. I am not one for heavy or intense guided tours as I like to go am my own pace... but Lark was very open about making the experience accessible for all interests. I learned so much about key buildings in Chicago, and I feel that the knowledge is already enhancing my enjoyment of the rest of the trip. Thank you Lark!
Ben the magnificent tour guide.
Camper55907840687,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was an excellent guide who was very knowledgable about the city history, the culture, and the architecture. He took us through the magnificent mile which included many high end stores. I recommend this tour to anybody who would like to know more about the city. Thanks Ben for a memorable experience.
Great tour of architecture at Mag Mile
stw2021,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Ben was very interesting and made very exciting with many little stories. Highly recommended!
Ben our tour guide, was...
Maria C,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and I loved his presentation. He kept the tour interesting, with a bit of humor.
Good walking tour
Artccc12,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Interesting tour around Downtown buildings and Chicago architecture. 2 mile walking. Good tour guide Ben tells interesting stories and facts from the Chicago history.
Insightful and Entertaining
marcelgJ6857JO,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Much to learn in a short amount of time. Ben was a fantastic Tour guide and covered a lot of stuff in 2 hours. Very chill and casual. Highly recommended !
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