Chicago Greeter
77 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL
312.744.8000
chicagogreeter.com
Hire your own personal tour guide to Chicago. City-wise locals volunteer to share their knowledge and love of the city through visits on foot and public transportation. Enjoy the local points of interest on these two to four hour visits as well as some of the Greeters’ favorite spots.
Bizarre Bucktown walking tour
773-435-0097
bizarrebucktown.com
Interesting walking tour of Bucktown pointing not only the bizarre, but the interesting. They also do a Wicker Park walking tour.
Bobby’s Bike Hike
806 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
312.933.2980
bobbysbikehike.com
Received this rave review: “A must-do for everyone, whether tourist or native! Our guide was very informative and personable- he made me feel very comfortable on the bike even though I hadn’t ridden in years. Our whole group had a blast- this tour was definitely the highlight of my trip. I can’t wait to get back and try the night tour. The ride was very comfortable and enjoyable for all experience levels. Don’t leave Chicago without doing this tour!” One of the “Top 5 things to do in Chicago” according to MSN and CitySearch.com
Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours
312.922.3432
caf.architecture.org
Thanks to their trained volunteer docents, our tours are the real deal–narrated, but not scripted, led by Chicago enthusiasts, not by just-another-day-at-the-office guides. Reservations are strongly recommended for boat and bus tours on busy weekends. For walking and bike tours, arrive at the specified meeting place, at or just before, the stated time and look for a docent with a CAF tag or pin. Groups of ten or more cannot join public walking tours without prior approval from the Tour Department. No reservations necessary for walking tours. All tours operate rain or shine. Any two different standard walking tours may be purchased for a discount. (Two tours for $24; seniors and students $20 with valid ID).”
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL
708.848.1976
wrightplus.org
Take a walk through the residence of Chicago’s famous, groundbreaking architect.
Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
chicagofoodplanet.com
Includes a Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour.
Chicago Detours
312.350.1131
chicagodetours.com
Interesting guided walking tours, such as a historic bar tour and Jazz music tour.
Chicago Line Cruises
435 E Illinois St. Chicago, IL
312.527.1977
chicagoline.com
Architectural River Cruise, Historical Cruise, Private Charters.