I loved seeing the city lit up at night; just gorgeous!! The drinks that were included in the Sip and View were delicious!





The best views of Chicago can be yours at 360 Chicago Observation Deck! Perched 94 stories above the Windy City in the former John Hancock Building, 360 Chicago provides commanding views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s towering skyscrapers. Located in the heart of downtown on Michigan Avenue, the observatory is steps away from other top Chicago attractions. It will be the high point (literally) of your Chicago trip! Upgrade to the Sip and View ticket, which includes one drink at the newly renovated CloudBar. The Sip menu includes a rotating selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Once onsite, you can purchase tickets to TILT, a thrill ride that offers visitors unique, downward facing views from 1,030 feet. You may also choose to upgrade your Sip and View ticket from the Sip Menu to the Elevated Menu for an additional $8. *TILT not included in purchase
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Experience the best views of Chicago from the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Ave (formerly the John Hancock Center). Learn how to explore Chicago like a local with insider information from 3 of 77, a short documentary highlighting a few of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Travel over 1,000 feet up into the clouds in just 40 seconds on board one of the fastest elevators in North America and see Chicago, Lake Michigan, and four US states from the 94th floor. Learn about Chicago’s rich history, extraordinary architecture, and thriving neighborhoods, and Step onto the CloudWalk to experience a breathtaking 3D mural by artist Nate Baranowski. Its optical illusion tempts visitors to step onto the artwork and into the clouds for a thrilling photo opportunity. Sip on a Chicago-themed cocktail from CloudBar while taking in the magnificent views of the city.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $44 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 27 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 116 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck (Formally John Hancock Center).
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I loved seeing the city lit up at night; just gorgeous!! The drinks that were included in the Sip and View were delicious!
Went at 5:30 p.m. to catch the sunset. Fabulous views from every window and the margarita I ordered with my ticket was very good. This is a must-do activity in Chicago. Nice stuff at the gift shop, too!
Thank you for the review of 360 CHICAGO! We’re so glad you enjoyed the stunning sunset views, delicious margarita, and our gift shop. It sounds like you picked a perfect time to visit! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable Chicago sunset soon.
Absolutely amazing! Beautiful views with wonderfully crafted cocktails. Everyone was so kind! Go at sunset- you won't regret it!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Nicole! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful views, cocktails, and our team’s hospitality. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another amazing visit soon!
Extremely dissatisfied with customer service. Our tour was canceled due to weather. They only gave us an option to rebook for the following day in which we were leaving to return. Back home. I tried to request some sort of refund due to the fact that rebooking was not an option for us and we were declined. Horrible customer service and I have been booking through this company for over 10 years.
We’re sorry to hear that your visit was canceled due to the weather and that the available rebooking option didn’t work with your travel plans. We completely understand how frustrating that must have been, especially after you had already made plans to visit us. We also truly appreciate that you’ve been booking through us for more than 10 years. That kind of continued support means a lot to us, and we’re sorry that this experience left you feeling disappointed. Our weather policy is in place because conditions can change quickly and may make it unsafe or impractical to operate as planned. That said, we understand that a rebooking option isn’t always possible, particularly when you’re traveling and leaving town. That is why your tickets remain valid for up to one year from the date of purchase and can be rescheduled at your convenience. If you're unable to use them, you are also welcome to transfer them to family or friends. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’ll be sure to pass it along to our team, as we’re always looking for ways to make these situations easier for our guests.
Great experience. Beautiful views. Must do sunset evening.
Thanks a lot for the review of 360 CHICAGO. We really appreciate the positive feedback. Hope you can make a return visit in the near future!
Purchasing the tickets in advance allows you to skip the line therefore getting to the observation area quickly. However, the observation area is really crowded and the drink choices are limited. The wine we got was definitely bad. Possibly would be better if you got a mixed drink. Don’t know if it was necessarily worth the money.
Thanks a lot for the feedback, Kristen. If there's anything we can do to improve, feel free to fill out the contact form on our website.
The experience once we arrived to the location for the Observation Deck Sip & View. Everything was nice. Concerns before we arrived: It would help tremendously if VIATOR could provide major landmarks nearby the location of the booked tour. For Example: The Cheesecake Factory (widely known establishment) was near the Observation deck. This would have narrowed it down more to where the meeting place was. It was very frustrating for us to find, although we were using the GPS while we walked to the Observation Deck. Even the GPS did not give clear directions for this particular event location.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Mary! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at 360 CHICAGO and that everything was nice once you arrived. We truly appreciate you choosing to visit us and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future!
You have to pay an additional $15 each for the 360 thing. Ripoff! And the Margarita was really terrible
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Darlene. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with TILT and your Margarita left you feeling disappointed. We understand that TILT is not for everyone, which is why the experience is completely optional. We encourage guests to watch TILT in action before purchasing tickets so they can decide if it’s an experience they would enjoy adding to their visit. We’re also concerned to hear that your Margarita did not meet your expectations. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with our team, as we want every part of our guests’ experience to be enjoyable. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again and giving us another opportunity to provide you with a great experience.
Defenetly one of the most beautiful places in Chicago. It is spectacular. The atmosphere is great, the bar is awesome, everything is clean and I was blessed to have a beautiful day with the most beautiful views. It is a wonderful experience. Recommended.
Hello, thank you for the five-star review of 360 CHICAGO! We are ecstatic that you had an awesome time with us at the bar and around the observation deck. We hope you were able to take in the views from all 360 degrees, and we hope you can come back soon!
In terms of views, this is the best place in my opinion: the building is on the side of the city, on the side of the lake. This gives you a beautiful overview of the city and the lake. The lesser points: the windows were dirty (you look from the inside). We had booked the TILT attraction and a cocktail in our ticket. The TILT attraction is being hyped a bit and I don't think it's that spectacular. I enjoyed doing it, but it might not have been worth the 30 min queue. The cocktails were $23, so if you want a drink you can take advantage of the cocktail already booked. Unfortunately, the quality is a bit on the mediocre side. These points give me 4 stars instead of 5. Conclusion: do you have time left: fun to do. You have to choose: other things might be more interesting.
Hello Nick, thank you for the review of 360 Chicago. We are ecstatic that you found our views to be the best in the city! We do our best to maintain clean and clear windows for our guests to enjoy the views without anything getting in their way. We hope you were still able to take in the views of the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan from every angle! Thank you for visiting, and we hope you can make a return visit soon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket | 2 hours | 4.0 (116) | $44 | |
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