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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

“Gabe gave us a great tour…not only food but the city, the architecture and history of the city. My husband and I cannot recommend this tour enough. Ask for Gabe!”

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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

“We walked thru China Town and had five food stops; four of them were excellent! One was a mediocre Mediterranean style meat sandwich; you could get a better one at any Turkish restaurant. But the other 4 were great - tasty zesty authentic Chinese food.…”

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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 excellent guide and this tour was a perfect afternoon activity for our family. We discovered architectural gems we’d never seen, even after living in the city. Talia blended the right amount of history, fun factoids and interesting stories. We highly recommend!!!”

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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

“Tyson was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable with a side of humor! The tour was well worth it! Our family continues to talk about what we learned!”

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6.Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Chicago

Discover Chicago's architectural gems with a 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks and hidden treasures with expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“Rainy day so my son and I debated going. Glad we participated as the docent Beth was excellent. Knowledgeable, interesting and responsive to our questions. Fascinating blend of design and Chicago history.”

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7.Chicago: Underground Pedway & Downtown Secrets Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's underground Pedway and hidden secrets with this 2-hour guided walking tour for just $35, perfect for architecture lovers and curious explorers.

★ 4.7

“Really enjoyed the Chicago medway tour. Henry, our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgable and had a background in architecture which made for a very informative experience. I recommend this tour.”

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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

“My husband and I had a wonderful time at this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I definitely recommend.”

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14.Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Loop

Explore Chicago’s stunning Art Deco skyscrapers on a 1.5-hour small-group walking tour. Discover hidden gems, interiors, and history with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“I did the historic skyscraper tour first, so a lot of the buildings were a repeat, but I learned completely different information on this tour, which made it still extremely worthwhile. This is a really good tour with lots of insight into the architects and…”

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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