Top Chicago Nature Walks

Cruise down the Chicago River to see the city's famous architecture on this boat tour. With commentary from your onboard guide, watch the spectacular skyline glide by, including more than 40 notable buildings like the Wrigley Building and the John Hancock Building. Cover all three branches of the Chicago River, passing the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building and the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower).

See the overlooked highlights of Chicago’s Loop district with a walking tour that takes in the best of the bustling, vibrant neighborhood’s inside spaces. Get behind the façades to explore stunningly designed interiors as you follow a specially designed route with an experienced guide. Learn about the city’s architecture, art and history while visiting a side of Chicago that’s beyond the tourist trail, and experience the Windy City with a local perspective.

Get a front row perspective on the exquisite buildings that line the Chicago River during a 45-minute architecture cruise. Hear live commentary about the history and architectural heritage of Chicago on this family-friendly tour, which highlights landmarks such as the Chicago Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wrigley Building, and Willis Tower. Sit on the open-air top deck or the sheltered bottom deck for the ultimate view of Chicago.

An excellent choice for first-time visitors, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city and hits on both classic attractions and little-known sites. Beginning at the Chicago Theatre, work your way to the Chicago Pedway, an elaborate network of underground tunnels used by locals and commuters. Stroll the Chicago Riverwalk and see Millennium Park; then, embark on a food tour to taste some of the city’s famous foods.

Step aboard a boat for a comprehensive cruise that details the history of Chicago's architecture. Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline accompanied by architecture-focused commentary that points out each of the landmark buildings. As you cruise through Lake Michigan, snap photos of you and your party against the stretch of Chicago's 26-mile shoreline.

Experience a colorful side of Chicago history with this gangsters and ghosts tour. With a historian as your guide, you’ll step back to the Roaring Twenties, when the Chicago Loop was a hub for bootleggers, speakeasies, and gangsters like the infamous Al Capone. Visit onetime gangster hangouts and haunted sites like the Palmer House, Congress Hotel, and Death Alley.

Explore Chicago's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, and John Dillinger, among other thugs hung out. A history-savvy guide introduces you to some of the most storied locations of Chicago’s criminal past, including Holy Name Cathedral, Biography Theatre, and the site of the bloody St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. You'll be able to get out and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.

Sample some of the Windy City’s tastiest donuts on this Underground Donut Tour, celebrating the magic of Chicago’s tastiest sugar-filled concoctions. Donut-lovers are sure to enjoy this visit to some of Chicago’s tastiest donut purveyors, offering a chance to savor all of your favorite varieties, on the city's only donut-themed excursion. All tastings are included, and vegan, gluten-, and nut-free options are also available.

Step into the heart of Chicago with this 2-hour walking tour of the Loop. You’ll meet your local guide at the Chicago Cultural Center and make your way through the city’s downtown. Stop to check out the elevated “L” train, buildings by Burnham and Sullivan, busy commercial centers and lesser-known quiet corners of this vibrant area. You’ll come away with a deeper sense of Chicago’s rich history and architecture.

Get the most out of your trip to Chicago as you enjoy discount access to five of the city’s top attractions with the CityPASS. This easy-to-use mobile ticket grants you free entry into top-tier sights including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, plus your choice of admission to three of the following attractions: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium, or Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

Leave behind the stuffy, slow-moving tour groups and explore Chicago’s Millennium Park on your own—but with a guide in your pocket. Using just your smartphone, pausing as you like, you’ll learn all about “The Bean,” Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain, and so much more. With your GPS cuing your audio experience, this tour is all about going at your pace, at your style, and on your time.

The perfect tour for first timers to Chicago or those who want to explore Chicago's top attractions and highlights. Stroll through the beautiful streets of downtown Chicago and learn about the City’s rich history, colorful characters, and get insider tips. Enjoy a 2hr walking tour & receive a bonus FREE 2hr bike or kayak rental, adding value to your experience. Enjoy biking along the scenic Lakefront Trail or kayaking on Lake Michigan. Bobby's Bike Hike walking tours have been recognized nationally by National Geographic, USA Today, and Conde Nast Magazine. Explore the amazing sites that Chicago made famous; Millennium Park, Chicago Riverwalk, amazing Architecture of the Wrigley Building and Chicago Theater, & Michigan Avenue dubbed ‘the Magnificent Mile’ for it’s world-renowned shopping. Bobby’s local expert guides lead you through downtown Chicago’s most iconic landmarks and share their knowledge about the City along the way. The tour covers 1.5 miles(2.25km) on easy, flat terrain.

Our tour takes place in Malt Row in the Ravenswood Neighborhood of Chicago, which has a large number of breweries, a distillery and a winery. Guests will be taken to three different breweries (with a potential bonus fourth based on availability) via walking and will be given historical information and fun facts about the Chicago brewing scene along the way. Reserved seating and tour exclusive discounts are included for most of the tour stops! Guests will be given plenty of time to get to know each brewery and the guide will offer recommendations at each stop. Guests are encouraged to order drinks, purchase beers to go and merchandise at each stop. Located conveniently close to the Irving Park Brown Line and multiple bus lines, the tour is very easy to get to via public transit or via Taxi/Uber. Please note that guests must be of legal drinking age to order drinks. All ages are welcome to attend! Drinks are not included with price of admission due to city law.

This is truly an experience like none other. It is combination of a historical walking tour of the Chicago Riverwalk and Yoga. It is a very non-traditional Yoga experience as we incorporate flows along the walking tour, in picturesque locations with beautiful views. No mats are necessary as we incorporate the surrounding elements of the Riverwalk, ie: benches, steps, and grassy lawns. A Fit Tour is the most unique way to "get your steps in" and actively engage with the surrounding city.

125 years in the making, this collection now exceeds 40 million artifacts. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 guests max.) guided museum tour, your guide will navigate the labyrinth to ensure you see the best of the best: from Sue the T-Rex, to the hall of Jades, and the largest mummy collection in North America.