Top Tours to Enjoy When Travelling in Chicago

Top Tours to Enjoy When Travelling in Chicago

12/14/2013 01:30:00 am
By Roberta Stuart
If you are travelling in Chicago, even if you are an avid walker you will no doubt need a little help from the public transport system. Thankfully, there is an efficient bus system in the city, elevated trains and undergrounds too. Taxis are also a cost effective and time efficient way of travelling in Chicago city itself. To get your bearings, another wonderful way to get around is to join one of the many tours available.
Day Tours and Guides
Once you have arrived in the Windy City, travelling in Chicago and ensuring all the best bits are on your agenda requires thought and planning. A great way to see the best of the city is to join one of the many sightseeing tours on offer. Whether you prefer to travel by air, water or land, there are tour companies that offer a whole range of exciting and informative tours to suit all manner of tastes.
Boat tours offer a unique and interesting way of travelling in Chicago, but as the tours vary from season to season, you must make sure that you have the correct information. Your hotel staff will be able to help you organise this.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise is one of the most popular of the boat tours, and when you consider that on the tour you pass by more than 50 architectural gems of the city, it is easy to see why. Some companies also offer architectural themed boat tours with more of an emphasis on giving information and facts about the various sights.
Another popular way of travelling in Chicago is by bus, and with a good number of bus and trolley tours to choose from, there is no shortage of tour options. This kind of tour is a great way to orientate yourself, and whether you want a full day tour or just a two-hour one, there will be something to suit. From classic bus tours to pizza or blues themed tours, and from 'jump-on, jump-off' tours to others offering attractions on the outskirts of the city, there is bound to be a something that interests every discerning traveller.
Many people believe that the best way to really get to know a city is to explore it on foot, and this city offers some fantastic walking tours. Depending on the company you choose to book with, there are itineraries covering everything - from department stores to Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park buildings. Walking is a great to absorb the real culture of a place and this city is no exception. As you venture through the bustling streets and uncover new areas of the city, you will get a real feel for the energy and vibe that is so prominent here.
As an alternative to a set tour you could always jump on a Shoreline Water Taxi and take a cruise down the river or on the lake. There is no running narrative on these tours but they are cost effective and make stops close to all of the main sights. These trips are often less crowded than the set tours, and travelling in Chicago independently can often be more fun.
Looking for a hotel for when travelling in Chicago? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering the best rooms in a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.

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