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Bus Tours
2 days
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₹40,039
per adult
Audio Guides
3+ days
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₹1,53,241
per adult
Adventure Tours
2 days
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₹61,382
per adult
Audio Guides
3 days
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Free Cancellation up to 15 days in advance
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₹74,700
per adult
Aquariums
1–5 days
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₹9,903
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Historical Tours
1–2 hours
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₹3,756
per adult
Audio Guides
3 days
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₹67,870
per adult
Audio Guides
3 days
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Free Cancellation up to 14 days in advance
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₹7,68,338
per group
Adventure Tours
1–2 hours
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₹7,683
per adult
Private and Luxury
2 hours
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₹5,122
per adult
Architecture Tours
1–2 hours
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₹3,329
per adult
Historical Tours
20–30 minutes
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₹853
per adult
Archaeology Tours
2–3 hours
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₹9,864
per adult
Audio Guides
3+ days
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₹1,53,241
per adult
Likely To Sell Out
1–2 hours
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₹3,756
per adult
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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₹1,05,433
per adult
Historical Tours
2 hours
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₹3,415
per adult
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What travellers are saying
- ksm0rganGuyton, GA6 contributionsgood deal if you can do at least 5 of the total list, but warning, check the times of the places on the list. I missed out on several of my planned visits because they were closed the days I went. And website may not be correct, it may be worth your time to call and make sure they are open, IF you can get anyone on the phone.Review of: Chicago CityPASSWritten 19 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Voyager219268666641 contributionIt's a great experience and April is the best guide i had ever! We got to see the beautiful views and don't have to worry about anything. April handled everything well and she is very kind and easy-going. Strongly recommend!Review of: Grand Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon Small Group Overnight TourWritten 28 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yao-Yi F2 contributionsWe thoroughly enjoyed the 7-day tour of the US southwest . We love the destinations included in the tour, every place we visited is on our bucket list. I wanted to pinch myself every day that I visited those iconic and beautiful places as shown in my photos below.
We enjoyed all the extra, optional experiences that were suggested by the tour guide. They added more fun to the tour. The Hummer tour in Moab, Utah was one of the optional experiences and it was a blast! Not only it’s fun, you get to see the amazing scenery during the sunset.
One previous review mentioned he or she was forced to participate in the Navajo taco dinner in Monument Valley. That comment is not true. You have a choice not to do that and the guide can make a different arrangement for you. The optional Navajo taco dinner is one of the highlights of the tour that we will remember for a long time. It would be a shame not to have this cultural experience when you get to meet Navajo people when you are in the Navajo Nation!
Our tour guide, John did a fantastic job. He was full of enthusiasm and energy. He kept the tour well organized and always provided information we needed. We highly recommend the tour.Review of: 7-Days Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon South RimWritten 10 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ash7922020Chinatown, Singapore1 contributionTour guide Frank is kind and helpful during the tour, he also good at introduce attractions. Hotel room is clean and tidy, and the staff at the front desk also good. It is worth recommending to my friends~Review of: 2-Day Upper Antelope Canyon and Grand Canyon National Park TourWritten 6 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sherry H1 contributionI wasn’t 100% sure about doing the tour experience because I’m not one who usually enjoys meeting strangers but this tour was all planned out for me so my lazy side went ahead and booked it. I ended up having such a great time!! Our tour guide, Joel, was definitely a 10 out of 10 and our group of travelers were from all over the world. My husband and I got to share these beautiful places with new friends.
All the hotels were safe and clean, food was tasty, and the van was reasonably comfortable. Joel was a plethora of interesting information and the tour was well organized without feeling rushed. I would definitely recommend this tour, our guide Joel, and Bindlestiff Tours.Review of: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion Winter 3-Day Tour from Las VegasWritten 20 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Trisha H1 contributionOk experience. Art institute was listed on website but when arriving they no longer accepted go city pass. Restaurant giving free pizza only at 1 location way far away from all activities. 360 was closed for a private event but it was listed anywhere. Came the next day and had to make an appointment to come back 2 hours later. Overall didn’t get to do a lot of what we wanted to do and paid the money for. We weren’t very impressed.Review of: Go City: Chicago All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ AttractionsWritten 9 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas Pettiti, Esquire25 contributionsAwesome! JUST DO IT! The wind made it a bit cold but it went well with my helado from LPC. Took CTA from ORD which seemed very safe. JUST DO IT!Review of: Chicago-Lincoln Park Indoor Skydiving with 2 Flights & Personalized CertificateWritten 21 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- doug mNorth Carolina2 contributionsAll that I can say is "THANK YOU" !
We spent the best few days of our lives touring the West with our guide Chloe.
She was an awesome guide with an endless knowledge of the sites , stories and people we visited. She was aware of our limits and likes and made sure that our tours were jam packed and filled with sensory overload.
After the tour was over and we parted ways with Chloe and felt that we left a dear friend behind.
Your company and Chloe get a solid 10 out of 10 "Stars" and talked about with nothing but the highest of praise.
Thank you again for a lifetime of memories jam packed into a few short days.
Doug Mitchell
State Road, NCReview of: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Zion National Park 3-Day TourWritten 25 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VijayJoshCupertino, CA9 contributionsFirst of all Cindy at Bindlestiff Tours Customer Service was great and handled all our queries patiently and provided all the required information.
Jon as the driver cum Tour Guide was great - he had detailed knowledge of the places we visited and scheduled the activities very well. Because of his effective scheduling we(family of 3) were able to do 3 hikes - Part of Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon(2 miles into the canyon and back), Zion Narrows Riverside Walk(we were also able to wade 25 meters into the Virgin river at Narrows) and the 2.9 mile Queen's Garden Trail and Navajo Loop in Bryce Canyon. We were also able to swap Horseshoe Bend for Lake Powell. We were given an option of Navajo Taco Dinner at a Navajo family home. The dinner was very good. The lodgings at Bryce(Ruby's Inn) and at Monument Valley(Goulding's Lodge) were excellent as was the sunrise view from our sunrise view room at Goulding's Lodge. Jon stopped at various view points on the way and also took our photos(Desert View, Mather Point for 30 minutes, Checkerboard Mesa, Lake Mead etc.). Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend Bindlestiff for any of the tours listed on their website.Review of: Private 3-Day Tour: Grand Canyon Zion Bryce Monument Valley and Antelope CanyonWritten 14 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Audry M2 contributionsDefinitely love being on the water tickets were easy to get and they have a military discount. You are sure to smile when you get on the deck and see the beautiful waterReview of: Chicago Shoreline Adventure Boat TourWritten 9 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RM23 contributionsSmall tour group, so very relaxing and personal attention by tour guide Kevin.
He is very knowledgeable, a pleasant demeanor and easy to understand. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour!Review of: Chicago Loop Walking TourWritten 30 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Elen CBaton Rouge, LA257 contributionsThe self guided tour was great and filled with tons of information, both audio and visual. Sadly part of the park was closed on the day I opted to use mine but I was still able to learn and see quite a bit. Great way to fill an couple hours on your own.Review of: Chicago Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking TourWritten 3 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
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