Chicago Walking Tours

Listed below are some of the most popular Chicago walking tours offered. There are a wide variety of tours, some are not available year-round. Check with the tour operator.

Guided Food-Tasting & Cultural Walking Tours of Chicago
	Guided Food Tours through Chicago's most delicious neighborhoods by Chicago Food Planet.  ● Voted a Top 5 Chicago Tour!  ● Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.  ● Mouth-watering food tastings, enough for lunch! Visit our web site; see our video!  Find out more.

Broadway In Chicago Theater Tours Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre & Cadillac Palace Theatre (312) 977-1701 Chicagoans and visitors have the opportunity to get an unforgettable and in depth look at two of the most beautiful and historic venues of Chicago's famed theatre District. Broadway in Chicago offers a weekly, guided tour of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. and the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. The tour showcases the glittering decor inspired by the lushness of the Orient and the refinement of Versailles, as well as the cutting edge technology that makes each theatre the home to today's most complex theatrical productions.

Chicago Architecture River, Bus, Walking Tours of Downtown, Suburbs The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.

Chicago Chocolate Tours 230 S. Clark Street, Suite 119 Chicago, IL 60604 phone: 312-929-2939; mail: info@chicagochocolatetours.com You'll get to indulge in Chicago’s finest chocolates as you stroll along the Magnificent Mile or through Andersonville on this guided tour. You'll visit some of Chicago's most popular chocolate shops, and some of the city's secret chocolate treasures, as you delve deeply into the rich history of chocolate.

Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tours (seasonal) Offering weekday tours (+ select weekend dates), tour stops include the terrace reserved seating, mezzanine suites, press box, home and visitors clubhouses, bleachers, security headquarters, dugouts and on-deck circles lasting a total of 90 minutes.  Personal cameras and video cameras are welcome. Tickets, @ $25 each, are available to purchase at the Cubs box office, online at cubs.com or 1-800-THE-CUBS.

Chicago Food Planet - Food Tours Chicago Food Planet offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours through Chicago's most delicious, historic neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, they provide a non-touristy, local experience so you feel like a native Chicagoan. Their Near North Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour starts in the heart of Downtown and explores the Near North neighborhoods of Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park. On this guided, narrated walking tour, you'll learn about Chicago's rich history and treasured architecture while sampling authentic flavors from ethnic eateries and food shops. After the tour, explore Chicago with confidence and take advantage of Chicago's full spectrum of cuisine, entertainment, and cultural offerings on and off-the-beaten-path. Take the tour at the beginning of your stay so you can return to these wonderful neighborhoods and enjoy them at your leisure. Check out our video! Your journey includes delicious tastings from: An authentic Chicago-style pizzeria (est. 1983) Americas top spice and herb specialty shop (est. 1957) A favorite fudge and confectioner specialty shop (est. 1963) A gourmet foods and catering shop (est. 1977) A Middle Eastern-Jewish deli (est. 1975) A high-end specialty tea merchant (est. 1978) A local chocolate lounge (est. 2005) Order tickets from www.ChicagoFoodPlanet.com  or call Zerve at 800.979.3370.

Chicago Ghost Investigations 446 North Wells Street, Suite 272, Chicago, 60610 773-935-6332, email: ghostsofchicago@sbcglobal.net Chicago Ghost Investigations seeks the unknown and invites you to do the same. Twice daily, guests conduct investigations at some popular and little known haunted locations. Armed with several types of sensors, detectors, imagers and cameras, you will be able to explore the unseen. You will be taught how to use ghost hunting equipment which will enable you to locate the spirit activity, as well as a psychic technique which will allow communication between you and the spirits. Veteran paranormal investigators will be with you for guidance. Reservations are preferred. Reservations required. The "investigation venue " changes everyday and is disclosed while reservations are being confirmed. Private parties are available.

Chicago Greeter-Free Tours Enjoy the local points of interest on these two to four hour visits as well as some of the Greeters' favorite spots. Navigate the City with your Greeter on complimentary public transportation for the ultimate Chicago experience.

Chicago Theatre Tour Take a tour of the famous Chicago Theater. Learn about the history and architecture of the theater. See the autographs of a history of entertainers on dressing room walls and hallways. Tours run approximately one hour. Reservations are necessary only for groups of 10 or more. Check their website for schedule.

Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour Southwest Corner Randolph St & Michigan Ave Chicago 773-508-4894, chuck1945@hotmail.com Stroll around the downtown theater district and hear stories from the Golden Age of Chicago theater, a century defined by a pioneering spirit and cataclysmic events. Against this backdrop, colorful personalities forge rivalries, emote passion and vie for audience adulation. Group tours available. Reservation required. 11am, 1pm & 3pm daily.

Foreign Language Tours of Chicgo (773) 276-6683, email: chitourint@aol.com Chicago Tour Guides Institute is an office of many foreign language speaking guides for walking tours, motorcoaches, limousines, museums, tradeshows. Rates vary on language. Our office has been providing tour guides in English and many other foreign languages for 18 years in the Chicago area. Whether it is one person or groups of two hunded. Call and ask for Michael Reis.

Guided Tours of Chicago 773-792-2026, email: ChicagoTour@aol.com Tour Chicago with Beverly Livingston, a CTPA certified guide whose repertoire includes highlights, art & architecture, ethnic neighborhoods, the River, etc. French also available.

Haunted Historic Tours 11500 S. Beloit, Worth, IL 60482 312-208-8333, email: edwardlshanahan@comcast.net You can experience the Historical Locations and their history along with the spirits that have become another historic part of the locations. These are not just bus tours, but the ability to explore many of the haunted historical locations and possibly experience the spirits that are within or surrounding the historical sites you will be visiting.

Millennium Park Tour Originating from the new Millennium Park Welcome Center at 201 E. Randolph Street, park visitor parties of 10 or less can enjoy a free, 45-minute visit with a Millennium Park Greeter on Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These unique visits are available on the half hour and the hour, on a first come, first served basis. Hours and availability of the service are subject to change.

Off the Map Chicago Architectural Excursions South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60605 847-951-5521, email: info@offthemapchicago.com Off the Map Chicago takes you on Chicago architectural tours in the most personal way possible—on private excursions that give you the chance to explore great architecture inside and out. The brilliance of Mies van der Rohe comes alive on our private visit to the Farnsworth House. We also focus on Frank Lloyd Wright with a private tour of the Robie House. And we'll take you to see stunning examples of Prairie houses all over the Chicago area. Visit our website: www.offthemapchicago.com  for information, reservations and rates. Or call Larry Simon at 847.951.5521.

Route 66 Walking Tours in Chicago's Loop Jackson Blvd. & LaSalle St,, Chicago, IL 60602 312-432-1284, email: dave@windycityroadwarrior.com Walking Tours are scheduled daily to help visitors find the path of Route 66 through Chicago’s Loop and to understand the rich history of the city’s highways of the past. Tours last about 2 hours, advance reservation required.

SeeMore Shopping Tours “See More” of Chicago’s Local Stores, Boutiques and Designers. Chicago is an amazing shopping destination and navigating the local shopping scene can be a bit daunting. SeeMore Shopping Tours can guide you through Chicago’s favorite shopping destinations, while helping you discover a few hidden gems along the way. Choose from our unique destination and themed tours. A different tour every weekend between 9/29 and 12/15. SeeMore Shopping’s 2007 Fall Tour Schedule: Reserve tickets on-line, by phone: 312.902.2135 or email: liz@seemoreshopping.com . Availability is limited. Advance ticket purchase is required

ShopWalk Neighborhood Tours Bucktown Tour departs at Café de Luca: 1721 N Damen Lincoln Park Tour departs at Vosges Chocolate: 951 W. Armitage 773 255 7866, email: info@chicagoshopwalk.com Explore Chicago’s hippest and prettiest neighborhoods for shopping. Your ShopWalk guide will escort you on a walking tour to the neighborhoods’ most unique boutiques that you won’t find back home or on the Magnificent Mile, as well as neighborhood trivia, exclusive discounts, and local treats. Open tours generally run on Monday through Friday 11am-1pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 2pm. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Urban Shop Guide (312) 533-1256, email: info@urbanshopguide.com Break away from the traditional shopping alternatives to a truly unique Chicago experience. Urban Shop Guide is a full-service shopping tour of Chicago’s fashion treasures buried in its most vibrant neighborhoods. Your party will be chauffeured in a luxury vehicle, be provided shopping itineraries for local boutiques, offered drinks and food of Chicago heritage and a personal guide for their shopping experience. Walking tours also available

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