The 6 Best Millennium Park Tours in Chicago

1.Chicago Loop: Art, Skyscrapers, Millennium Park & “The Bean”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $49Our pick

Walk Chicago’s Loop with a local guide, from the Chicago Theatre and historic Marshall Field’s building to Daley Plaza, Millennium Park, and Cloud Gate. Hear how the elevated trains gave the Loop its name, spot Tiffany glass, and see landmark architecture. The two-hour route adjusts for cold or rain with indoor stops.

“This tour was fantastic! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting stories about the city's history and the places we visited. The pace was just right. It was a great way to see the city and appreciate its architecture!”

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2.Chicago Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

This self-guided, English-language tour leads you through about a mile of Millennium Park, from the Welcome Center to landmarks including Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Use the Action app and location-triggered audio to explore at your own pace, pause for photos or a snack, and return to the tour when ready. Access does not expire.

“Self paced walking tour so we could stop & listen, check side info. or just stop for a hot dog and lemonade between spots. Only complaint is when it says only run the tour, it really is only the tour. The couple times I toggled over to take a photo it stopped & I had to re-start it. No big deal, it picked up with where we were.”

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3.Downtown Loop & Millennium Park 2 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours walking from the Chicago Theatre through the Loop to Millennium Park. Your guide covers Chicago’s history and architecture, with stops for the Picasso sculpture, Tiffany glass, and Cloud Gate. The group is capped at 15, and indoor stops are included for cold or rainy weather. No guide name is provided.

“I enjoyed the tour. He talked to me about the history of Chicago, and recommended many places. Would go on a tour again in the future.”

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4.Chicago, Cloud Gate, Grant Park Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Chicago by vehicle and on foot, from Cloud Gate and Grant Park to landmark buildings along Michigan Avenue. Depending on your departure date and chosen option, add the Art Institute, a seasonal architecture cruise, or 360 Chicago. The tour starts and ends at Millennium Park.

“Momo was so kind to us. She got tickets for us and dropped us off where we could have easy access to attractions. We have some mobility issues and Momo helped minimize any excess walking. Great day of all the highlights.”

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5.Chicago Food Tour with The Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk from Lou Malnati’s on Michigan Avenue to Palmer House, stopping for Chicago food favorites and city landmarks. An English-speaking local guide leads a group of up to 16 past the Wrigley Building, the Chicago Theatre and Millennium Park. Tastings include deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, chocolates and pastry; a three-sample adult beverage upgrade costs extra.

“I booked this tour 4 weeks in advanced, paid in full early, received confirmation with tickets that confirmed date, time and location for meet up. My work team that flew in from various states, including my executive waited 40 mins and the tour person was a no show. I tried calling several times and only received a voice mail. Then I tried emailing, no response was received. I was so embarrassed and was left without a plan for a large group of leaders. The next day I received a response via email stating, sorry we thought this was booked for the following week. What a joke. Never again will I…”

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6.Chicago Foods Tour with The Loop, Skyline, Millennium Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Walk through downtown Chicago and Millennium Park with a local guide, stopping for deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, a Chicago-style hot dog, gourmet popcorn, a brownie, and a surprise dish. The three-hour tour also takes in Cloud Gate, the skyline, and the Chicago Cultural Center. Groups are capped at 12.

“Justine is a very knowledgeable about the restaurant that we went to. He’s definitely fun to be with. Shared a lot of information and “secrets” during our tour.”

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