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Big Bus Tours Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season in Chicago Memorial Day Weekend

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Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:31pm by laughingcat

WHO:         Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing...

WHAT:        …will offer special pricing on Hop-On, Hop-Off Tours throughout  Memorial Day weekend in celebration of its 10th anniversary season in Chicago. From Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, guests can enjoy up to 30 percent off select tickets purchased directly from Big Bus customer service representatives at designated stop locations between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. To unlock the savings, visitors simply need to say “Happy Birthday” to a member of the Big Bus team. This exclusive offer is only available through the on-street sales team and is valid while supplies last. 

Since beginning operations in Chicago in 2015, Big Bus Tours has:  

  • millions of passengers from more than 180 countries 

  • hosted more 75,000 tours covering 975,000 miles 

  • stopped 150,000 times at the Chicago Riverwalk   

Big Bus Chicago’s Hop-On, Hop-Off tours run nearly every day of the year and take visitors on a scenic journey through the city’s most iconic locales. A full Hop-On, Hop-Off route map is available here with stops including the Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive), Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Adler Planetarium, 360 Chicago and more. 

WHEN:        Specially priced tickets are available from Big Bus customer service representatives from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. when patrons mention “Happy Birthday!” 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: 

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing experiences, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 27 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey over 30 years ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. 

Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour service begins at the Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive) at 10 a.m. and the last bus departs at 5 p.m. daily. Pickups are available at each stop every 20-30 minutes and the full route circuit takes approximately two hours. Upon boarding, guests will receive a set of headphones to use on-board for recorded commentary in English and Spanish that complements the route. Guests are encouraged to hop on to discover and hop off at their leisure to explore the city via Hop-On, Hop-Off one-day or two-day ticket packages. 

Regularly priced tickets can be purchased online at www.bigbustours.com. Individual adult tickets for all Chicago tours begin at $49.50. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. 

 

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