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  • Ninjamegz
    Perth, Australia2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great way to see the city and get a fun history tour as well. All the workers were very friendly and the guy giving the tour was very informative and humourous. Even at -2°c, it was still well worth the cold (and that's coming from an Australian who has just left the hottest month of the year back home!). There is a glass/windowed room below that is temperature controlled to warm up and sit, which also serves drinks and small snacks as well.
    Written 6 February 2025
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  • Joy J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour guide, Joel, was very knowledgeable about the history & architecture of the buildings, and was very lively & engaging. The ride was very smooth and views were amazing!
    Written 9 February 2025
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  • Amy S
    Syracuse, UT8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I bring friends & family on this tour anytime I’m in Chicago. Never gets old seeing all the amazing buildings and listening to the awesome guides.
    Written 2 February 2025
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  • CKLB
    176 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a good visit for the family. We paid for the bundle so we did the observation deck, the tilt, and the drink. It was a good experience but the lines for the tilt were very long. The kids were very impatient and I am not sure I would wait in line that long again.
    Written 9 February 2025
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  • Xhiljola G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very interesting tour with a very well prepared guide. The bus was comfortable and the locations cool. Highly recommended.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Samantha A
    35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a fantastic way to get the “flavor” of Chicago. Literally and figuratively! We are from Connecticut, and we travel a lot but had not made
    It to Chicago. This tour was a great into to Chicago: a little history, a little pop culture, architecture, and of course, local food! Jeff, our tour guide was like an old friend 5 minutes into meeting him. He was genuinely interested in everyone in our group. He went out of his way to find out about them, their reasons for visiting Chicago and he offered advice on how to best enjoy Chicago tailored to each. He went beyond the topics covered by this tour. He was such and amazing resource. We highly recommend this tour on your first day in Chicago if possible.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Ian R.
    Rowlett, TX2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Baylor was our tour guide and she was amazing. Really funny and informative, some of the stuff I knew but lots I didn't. Definitely lots of walking and it's fairly fast paced so be prepared to keep up. I would definitely recommend this tour.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Kelley C
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heath was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and a very engaging speaker. We saw amazing buildings and focusing on the interiors was a great option for a cool and dreary day.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Nat
    Mexico City, Mexico1,199 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely impressive! Make sure to select what you want to see because (at least in our case) one day was not enough for us to see the whole museum.

    The Egyptian and the Polynesian exhibitions are particularly great in terms of museography and of the items they hold. It feels a bit wrong that they are so far from the countries they belong to, but at least they are well preserved and can be appreciated by the visitors.

    It is more of a mix between a natural history museum and an ethnographic museum, because it has areas dedicated to cultures from around the world.

    We also visited the temporary exhibition on Cats and Felines. It was good overall though I think it should make more emphasis on important topics like environmental issues and conservation efforts, instead of making the conclusion about “sharing funny pictures of your pets”. Makes it seem childish and unimportant —which it’s not.

    The lockers have an additional charge, but at least they are affordable and easy to use. They should be included within the fare in my opinion, because (at least in winter) they are a necessity, not a luxury.

    The restrooms are clean and the staff is kind. The shop has interesting items but is ridiculously overpriced, so don’t even bother.

    In conclusion, this museums makes for a whole day visit, and is really worth it.
    Written 28 January 2025
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  • ProfHannah
    Fairfield, OH536 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We purchases our tickets ahead of time...just in case but there seemed to be plenty of spots open when we arrived at our designated time. The museum they wind you through is very interesting and we enjoyed the interactivity of it. We did have a later time and the food court locations were closed already so be mindful if that is where you are planning on eating. You recieve a QR code at the beginning that they use for your "official" photo. You get a single group photo but can requeue and take your own - which we did. It took me a few times to make it on the ledge - back in if you are nervous. Back in and keep your eyes straight ahea. It was fantastic at night.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Nat
    Mexico City, Mexico1,199 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely amazing! Here are a few of my observations:

    It is VERY similar to Soarin’, the Disney Parks attraction, only this one includes a very inspiring and well made introduction video that makes it feel more personal/human, and makes the waiting time enjoyable.

    The staff is really kind and friendly; they give clear instructions and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome.

    You have to reserve your space in advance, and it sells out fast, so make sure to do that ahead of time.
    The introduction video is in English, with no subtitles in any other languages.
    This attraction is included in the City Pass.
    Written 28 January 2025
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  • Kirk W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We live in Chicago but wanted to see some of the famous architecture from the inside. Ethan was a great guide and we got to see a lot of Chicago that we hadn’t seen before! Would recommend to anyone visiting or living in Chicago.
    Written 6 January 2025
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  • bgstrawn2016
    Knoxville, TN1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rick loves his city and it shows Factual information mixed with a little humor made for a great tour. Thanks for the information on Budweiser makes sense now.
    Written 30 January 2025
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  • Fiona L.
    Claremont, CA11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’m originally from Chicago and live in LA now. We took a family trip to visit friends and it was my boyfriend’s first time in Chicago so I booked this for us and my college aged son. The weather was absolutely horrible but the tour was so good that we sat outside in the freezing rain, under inadequate umbrellas, because we didn’t want to miss a word. We were frozen and completely soaked and it was worth it. I had never taken this tour and I plan to do it again next time I’m in Chicago, hopefully in better weather. Our guide was amazing and I felt like we all learned so much. I highly recommend this tour. You will not be sorry. Go!
    Written 26 November 2024
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  • Kathy P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fantastic time with our 5 grandchildren doing the spray painting class! The instructor was fantastic! We loved our final canvases!
    Written 6 January 2025
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