What You Will Do
The perfect tour for first timers to Chicago or those who want to explore Chicago's famous foods along with the city's top attractions, all on one tour. Stroll the beautiful streets of downtown Chicago & taste the Windy City’s favorite eats! Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours are ranked Top 10 in America (USA Today) & Top 20 in the world (Tripadvisor), offers this ultimate food & walking tour to explore the hard-working, salt-of-the earth foods Chicago made famous; a slice of deep-dish pizza, a Chicago-style hotdog, Italian beef, popcorn & brownies. Bobby’s expert guides will lead you through downtown Chicago’s most iconic landmarks; Millennium Park, State St, Chicago Theatre, Riverwalk, Michigan Ave, & the Wrigley Building, all the while explaining the tales from Chicago’s rich food-centric history. Enjoy your food tour & receive a bonus 2-hour FREE bike or kayak rental for each ticket bought, adding value to your experience. Bike along the Lakefront Trail or kayak on Lake Michigan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
EVENING TOURS (5:30pm) Your Guide will be in front of the restaurant, wearing a Bobby's Bike Hike shirt with branded paddle.
1
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
20 minutes
Starting Point for 11am & 11:30am Daytime Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
2
Gino's East
20 minutes
Starting Point for 5:30pm Evening Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
3
The Magnificent Mile
20 minutes
Stroll down elegant Michigan Avenue and pass renowned local attractions before walking down the start of Route 66 to Max's Take Out, a quintessential Chicago hot dog stand that has stood the test of time. Inside, taste what makes Chicago's unique hot dog so special!
4
Wrigley Building
5 minutes
See the first major skyscraper north of the Chicago River.
5
Chicago Pedway
During colder months, your guide will make use of the Chicago Pedway system, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses and bridges that connects sites throughout Chicago’s central business district, to keep you as cozy as possible. During warmer times of the year, walk along the large scenic promenades of the Loop.
Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for 1.5 miles during the 2.5-hour tour, suitable for most fitness levels, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos. All tastings and beverages are included. Please give advance notice of any dietary restrictions.
6
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
10 minutes
AM tours only. Designed by world-famous architect, Frank Gehry, The Pritzker Pavilion is a stunning and unique band shell located in Grant Park. The lattice tower of speaker systems ensures full volume for all spectators at countless summer concerts and movie screenings.
7
The Loop
The Loop is Chicago’s bustling business district, named for its location within the rectangular convergence of multiple “El” train tracks.
8
The Chicago Theatre
5 minutes
AM Tours Only. Chicago's iconic theatre Marquee on State Street.
9
Cloud Gate
15 minutes
AM Tours Only. Cloud Gate, located within Millennium Park, is known affectionately as “The Bean” and debuted in 2006. Designed by famed Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, this giant, stainless steel masterpiece has become one of the most famous symbols of Chicago arts and culture.
10
Millennium Park
30 minutes
AM Tours Only. A modern town square with a collection of art, architecture, and gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for hundreds of cultural events. Full tour of the park.
11
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
9 minutes
AM Tours Only. Enjoy the original recipe brownie, which was first invented in Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair.
12
Crown Fountain
15 minutes
AM Tours Only. The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and features two fifty-foot tall statues of glass brick that showcase the LED faces of over 1000 Chicagoans laughing, smiling, and spitting.
13
Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours
FREE 2 HOUR BIKE or KAYAK RENTAL INFO:
As an additional perk for booking this particular tour, you will get a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental (to be used within (+/-) 3 days of your tour booking. Terms below:
To be used within +/- 3 days of your tour booking.
Bike rentals take place at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL60611. Bike shop is open year-round (excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas).
Kayak rentals take place at Ohio Street Beach, Bobby’s Kayak, 550 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Kayak shop open mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent.
Offer excludes Saturday Bike/Kayak rentals between Memorial Day (end of May) Weekend to Labor Day (early September). Kayaking only available from June-September)
No discounts for not using this activity or issues due to weather restrictions.
14
Historic Water Tower
10 minutes
PM Tours Only. Chicago's Historic Water Tower sits at the north end of the Magnificent Mile as one of the only buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire.
15
Holy Name Cathedral
10 minutes
PM Tours Only. One of the largest Cathedrals in North America, Holy Name Cathedral represents an achievement in Architecture and community building representative of Chicago.
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