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.
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
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.
Mag Mile Walking Tour
Explore the landmarks new and old on the Magnificent Mile with an expert local guide. Does not include 360 ticket.
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
tryml2018,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide.
Excellent tour with Ben....
Carla T,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Ben. Better than expected. He was knowledgeable, informative and very entertaining. We covered a lot of ground and it was a wonderful mix of history, architectural sites , beautiful landmarks and holiday decor. Highly recommend.
Architecture along the Magnificent Mile
SanCarlosTraveller,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was mostly centered around the architecture of the many fabulous buildings along the Magnificent Mile. We had also done a boat tour, also highly recommended, but with the walking tour you are able to see the buildings up close, and stop and see how the different styles fit together to make downtown Chicago so unique. Our guide, Ben, was a wealth of information and gave great context to what we were seeing.
Brilliant tour
Andrew M,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was absolutely brilliant from start to finish.Very informative and kept us entertained throughout the entire tour with his enthusiasm and humour
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.
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