Chicago Trip Overview
This could very well be the best food tour on the planet. Why? Nothing beats the freedom of a bicycle to explore so many unique parts of Chicago. This tour follows the Ultimate Chicago Bike tour route but includes food as well. We’ll be sampling from each of Chicago’s well known and unique foods — deep dish pizza, a true Chicago hot dog, and a dessert for good measure. Consider a VIP upgrade to enjoy a locally crafted beer pairing at three of the food stops. You’ll learn the history behind the foods and also get a taste for some of Chicago’s most popular downtown districts as we cruise through the Gold Coast, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and along the Lakefront. Whether day or night, you’ll get fantastic views of the skyline and feel the city’s vibrant energy. Veggie options available.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chicago, United States
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chicago, Illinois, United States
This could very well be the best food tour on the planet. Why? Nothing beats the freedom of a bicycle to explore so many unique parts of Chicago. This tour follows the Ultimate Chicago Bike tour route but includes food as well. We’ll be sampling from each of Chicago’s well known and unique foods — deep dish pizza, a true Chicago hot dog, and a dessert for good measure. Consider a VIP upgrade to enjoy a locally crafted beer pairing at three of the food stops. You’ll learn the history behind the foods and also get a taste for some of Chicago’s most popular downtown districts as we cruise through the Gold Coast, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and along the Lakefront. Whether day or night, you’ll get fantastic views of the skyline and feel the city’s vibrant energy. Veggie options available.
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
The 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Oak Street Beach, 1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5303
On a busy Saturday in July, Oak Street Beach is packed with the blankets and swim gear of up to 300,000 Chicagoans. Pop-up bars, volleyball nets, and easy-access to downtown make this one of Chicago’s finest sandy spots.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago’s most popular beach
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
Opulent Mansions
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
Gorgeous at night
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
Iconic Chicago Marquee sign
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
Located at the northwest corner of larger Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Chicago’s most beloved works of public art, including Cloud Gate, The Crown Fountain, and the Pritzker Pavilion.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605
When the Buckingham Fountain was built in 1927, it was the largest fountain in the world. Now the centerpiece of Chicago’s famous Grant Park, the fountain attracts crowds from all over the world to see its stunning light and water shows.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2902
Built in 1924, Soldier Field is the oldest NFL stadium in the United States. During the American football season, it’s the home of our roaring Chicago Bears, but the park also hosts some of the city’s biggest concerts in the spring and summer.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419
If you happen to choose a Wednesday or Saturday night for this incredible journey, you’ll get a bonus spectacle on the way back to headquarters: a Navy Pier fireworks show! Throughout WWI and WWII, Navy Pier was one of America’s largest pilot-training bases. Now a popular visitor destination, the pier is home to countless restaurants, boutiques, theatres, and amusement park rides.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Try Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Park Grill, 11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Try a Chicago-style hot dog on a beautiful patio in Millennium Park
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Try the delicious Italian beef sandwich with a view of the Riverwalk.
Duration: 15 minutes
