Meet your guide In front of Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Explore Downtown Chicago on a 2-hour private walking tour with tickets for Lake Michigan cruise. Discover downtown Chicago and uncover the stories behind its iconic sights. Start at Cloud Gate—affectionately known as “The Bean”—where your Licensed Guide will share how this shiny steel landmark became a symbol of the city.

Walk through Millennium Park to the Millennium Monument, a classical tribute to Chicago’s founders, and pause at the towering Christmas Tree if you're visiting during the festive season.

Pass by the Marshall Field and Company Building, once home to one of America’s most luxurious department stores. Your guide will fill you in on its elegant architecture and retail legacy

Then admire the glittering lights of the historic Chicago Theatre and hear how it helped shape the city’s performing arts scene.Then admire the glittering lights of the historic Chicago Theatre and hear how it helped shape the city’s performing arts scene. Nearby, your guide will also introduce the American Writers Museum—an homage to the storytellers who shaped American culture.

End your walk at the dock for some shoreline sightseeing and set sail on a 45-minute Lake Michigan cruise. Listen to fascinating audio commentary as the city’s skyline unfolds before you. It’s a relaxing way to wrap up your journey and see Chicago from a whole new angle, including landmarks such as the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Marina City. There’s no rushing, no crowds—enjoy every moment at your own pace!