On this nostalgic and educational tour, we will lead you on a "Christmas treasure hunt" through downtown Chicago in search of the most stunning and impressive Christmas trees and other holiday decorations — and we know where they are! This tour includes not only visits to well-known stops like the Christkindlmarkt and the old Marshall Field’s, but also to little-known stops that contain some of the best holiday decorations downtown. You’ll learn about the origins of some world-famous Christmas characters — some of them from Chicago, some not — as well as the history behind Christmas traditions practiced by people around the world.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:24 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 26 of the next 40 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
We will be covering about 1.5 miles worth of beautiful holiday decorations and traditions in downtown Chicago, learning about the history of everything we see along the way!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $35 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, starting at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $30, adults from $35.
It can: 26 of the next 40 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet outside the Peet's Coffee Shop in the Wrigley Building, in the walk-through plaza BETWEEN the buildings. TOURS DEPART ON TIME NO MATTER WHAT -- make sure you leave yourself enough time to find the starting location and your guide! We cannot accommodate late arrivals, no matter the reason. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Christmas Tree Crawl Experience Chicago at the Holidays | 2 hours | 4.9 (44) | $35 | |
 Drunk Christmas Carol Chicago | Holiday Show with Cocktails | 1h 30min | 4.6 (164) | $39 | View |
 Christmas Eve Plated Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan | 3 hours | — | $198 | View |
 Private Christmas Walking Tour in Chicago with Christkindlmarket | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $1,029 | View |
 Chicago Architecture River Cruise | 1h–1h 15min | 4.8 (17,251) | $39 | View |
 Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (11,364) | $45 | View |
 Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady | 1h 30min | 4.9 (7,698) | $57 | View |
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inside Chicago Walking Tours.
