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15 Best Chicago Walking Tours

The walking tours: Loop interiors, the underground Pedway and lobbies that double as marble museums. Chicago hides its best rooms behind ordinary doors, and the guides hold the keys.

1.Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s top sights and iconic foods on this 3-hour walking tour, including deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and scenic landmarks, with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This tour was great! We got to try all the most famous Chicago foods while learning all about the city. Jessika was an excellent guide. She told captivating stories and kept us entertained throughout! We had a great time!”

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3.Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's vibrant Chinatown through a 3-hour guided walking tour featuring authentic food tastings, cultural insights, and historic sights.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour! Fascinating insight into both chinese food and history. Jeff was our guide and made everyone feel extremely welcome. Highly recommend fitting this into your visit to Chicago.”

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4.Chicago: Secret Interiors Architecture Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s secret interiors on a 2-hour walking tour, discovering hidden architectural details and stories with passionate guides for just $36.

★ 4.9

“Talia was an amazing representation of the tour company. They did stellar and I would book again if I saw more buildings. Even in the winter it was well worth the cold.”

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5.Chicago Mobs and Haunts Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's dark side with this mob and haunt walking tour. Discover haunted hotels, mob hangouts, and supernatural stories for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Very interesting and Bryson was great! The walk was fun and hearing stories at the location was perfect.”

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10.Chicago: Treasures of the Golden Age Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's architectural gems from the Golden Age on a 2-hour guided walking tour, featuring landmarks like the Chicago Cultural Center and Marshall Field's.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide Paul S was incredible - extremely knowledgable and told both historical tales and gave anecdotes from his own experience. We saw so many buildings in a short space of time - we absolutely loved it. There’s a lot of walking so make…”

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11.Chicago Walking Tour: A Walk Through Time

Discover Chicago’s architectural gems on this 1.5-hour guided walking tour, perfect for first-timers and time-pressed visitors eager to see iconic buildings and learn their stories.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour guide! Informative. Went through Chicago's architectural history in chronological order.”

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12.Chicago: Prohibition Speakeasies Bus Tour or Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's Prohibition era on a guided speakeasy tour—choose walking or bus options, visit historic bars, and learn about gangsters, politicans, and more.

★ 4.8

“Wonderful tour! Jonathan Knotek was our tour guide. He reached out the day before and advised the details on where to meet. He was extremely knowledgeable, witty & truly made the trip worth every penny. I was a little surprised to be picked up in…”

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13.Chicago: Classic Food and Walking Tour with Free Bike/Kayak

Discover Chicago's iconic flavors and sights on a 3-hour guided food tour, with free bike or kayak rentals, led by friendly, knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.9

“Great experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was great too with many stories about it and the city. Highly recommend it.”

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15.Windy City Ghosts: Hauntings of Chicago Walking Tour

Discover Chicago’s haunted sites on this 1-hour walking tour, featuring ghost stories, spooky landmarks, and historic tales in Lincoln Park for $24.

★ 4.5

“Our tour was just us 3, a new sailor and his mom and dad, visiting from California. Our guide Rachel is an area native, a good story teller and local guide ( helped us find a better parking option).”

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More Chicago Walking Tours

4.8Chicago in a Day: Food, History & Architecture Walking Tour4.5 hours$89 4.9Chicago: Taste of Chinatown Food Walking Tour3 hours$84 4.6Chicago: The Ultimate Foodie Walking Tour with Tasty Stops$75 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: Must-See Chicago$35.00 4.5River North Food Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: Incredible Art Deco Interiors2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.7Chicago: Must See Chicago 90 minute Walking Tour1.5 hours$35 5.0Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour$84.99 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Skyscrapers$35.00 5.0Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What’s New$35.00 5.0Chicago Loop Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$60.00 5.0Haunted Chicago: Crime and Ghosts Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront$35.00 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture$35.00 4.5Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures$35.00 5.0Historic Homes and Cottages of Wicker Park Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Chicago Mobsters and Movies Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 5.0Walking Tour: Chicago’s Loop – Home of the Modern Skyscraper$65.00 5.0Your Way or the Highway: 2-hour Customized Private Walking Tour in Chicago$220.00 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: The Magnificent Mile$35.00 5.0Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present$35.00 4.8Chicago: Art Deco Skyscrapers Walking Tour1.5 hours$35 5.0Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway3 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Downtown Chicago TV and Movie Sites Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$44.00