Duration: 2 hours; Free; Join Free Tours by Foot for a leisurely stroll along the northern reaches of the Chicago River to take in the surrounding beautiful architecture! Following your expert local guide, you'll learn the fascinating histories of Chicago icons, such as the Tribune Building, Trump Building, and Wrigley Building, and hear the stories behind the men and women who built them. The tour even ends right around the corner from Municipal Pier #2 (better known as Navy Pier), where you can easily stroll over to see the sites including the Ferris wheel, the Stained Glass Museum, and tons of food vendors. Chicago may be known as The Second City, but on this tour you'll discover exactly what makes it first rate!
Explore the northern reaches of the Chicago River on this informative guided walking tour
Snap great photos as you pass the Tribune Building, Trump Building, and Wrigley Building
Follow your expert guide to learn the fascinating stories of the men and women who built these iconic buildings
Stroll over to Navy Pier to see the Ferris wheel, the Stained Glass Museum, and tons of food vendors
Note: The total walking distance is just over one mile (1.6 km).
A max of 5 people can book at a time as per our partner's strict group booking policy. If you are group of 6 or more and place multiple bookings to go around our partner's restriction, our partner will immediately cancel your bookings. As this tour is no cost upfront, you have the opportunity to name your price depending on how you value the tour, pay-what-you-wish is for every budget! This tour works on the honor system, so please understand that if you make a reservation and don't show up without 24 hour notice, future tours will be placed on stand-by status.
Lincoln Park and Gangster Tour
Duration: 2 hours; Free; Before the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, Lincoln Park was home to German and Polish immigrants, but since the fire only reached the edge, it grew with the "worthy families" who had been forced out of downtown. On this guided walking tour, learn about the fascinating history of Lincoln Park, and how it has become a cultural center and youthful area with nearby DuPaul University and Notebaert Nature Center! Explore the dark side of this neighborhood beyond its beautiful scenery and collegiate history, including the bloody gang killings on Valentines Day and the capture and eventual death of the infamous Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger. Stop by at the Wise Fool's pub before ending your night with passes to the Kingston BLUES club for a fully encompassing Chi-town experience!
Learn about the fascinating history of Lincoln Park on this informative guided walking tour
Explore a cultural center and youthful area of Chicago with nearby DuPaul University
Follow your expert guide to hear about the Valentines Day massacre and the death of the infamous John Dillinger
Stop by at the Wise Fool's pub, and end your night with passes to the Kingston BLUES club
Note: A max of 5 people can book at a time as per our partner's strict group booking policy.
If you are group of 6 or more and place multiple bookings to go around our partner's restriction, our partner will immediately cancel your bookings. As this tour is no cost upfront, you have the opportunity to name your price depending on how you value the tour, pay-what-you-wish is for every budget! This tour works on the honor system, so please understand that if you make a reservation and don't show up without 24 hour notice, future tours will be placed on stand-by status.
Loop and Millennium Park Tour
Duration: 2 hours; Free; Join Free Tours by Foot for the most interesting and informative way to experience Chicago's downtown area called the "The Loop, " also known as the Theater District! Defined by the elevated train lines that form a circuit in the heart of the city, the Loop is Chicago's commercial core, home to big names such as Boeing and IBM. But, it's so much more: The Loop contains the largest concentration of skyscrapers, including the tallest in the United States and it is effectively a living architectural museum, with a large range of architectural styles, from Victorian to post-modern. Follow your expert local guide through Millennium Park to see the famous sculpture that everyone calls "The Bean" (even though it's not a bean at all!), marvel at the work of Picasso and Chagall that decorates random street corners, and learn about these many fascinating styles of architecture that the city offers. Pay a visit to Marshal Fields before stopping for a photo opportunity at City Hall and the iconic Sears Tower. Take a selfie at the start of the legendary Route 66 and discover the Chicago Pedway, all while learning the history of how Chicago came to be and then how it did it all again after the Great Fire of 1871. Chicago may be known as The Second City, but on this tour you'll discover exactly what makes it first rate!
Explore Chicago's downtown area known as "The Loop"on this guided walking tour
Follow your guide through Millennium Park to see the sculpture that everyone calls "The Bean"
Capture photos at the start of the legendary Route 66 and capture sights of the iconic Sears Tower
Learn how "The Second City"rose from the ashes after the Great Fire of 1871
Note: This tour lasts approximately 2 hours, and the total walking is just over one mile.
A max of 5 people can book at a time as per our partner's strict group booking policy. If you are group of 6 or more and place multiple bookings to go around our partner's restriction, our partner will immediately cancel your bookings. As this tour is no cost upfront, you have the opportunity to name your price depending on how you value the tour, pay-what-you-wish is for every budget! This tour works on the honor system, so please understand that if you make a reservation and don't show up without 24 hour notice, future tours will be placed on stand-by status.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be given at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour. Failure to do so will result in future bookings being placed on stand-by status.