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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.

2.Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Discover Chicago’s dark past with this 2-hour guided walking tour exploring gangsters, ghosts, and haunted landmarks in the South Loop district.

★ 4.7

“Our tour was really good, I really enjoyed the stories and I saw bits of the city I wouldn’t maybe have gone to otherwise. Our guide Thalia was really knowledgeable, I had lots of questions, and delivered the stories in a funny and engaging way”

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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

“Our guide did a great job and provided a good mix of cultural information, history and descriptions of the food. Everything was delicious and opened us up to a new part of town!”

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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

“Great tour, saw amazing interiors that we would not otherwise have known about. Annie was the perfect guide - friendly, knowledgeable and had great recommendations for food & drink in Chicago. 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

“Very interesting tour and the guide was very helpful & adapted to our specific interests. Highly recommend.”

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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

“Adam was great. It was a perfect day for taking the pedway as it was a little gloomy and chilly outside. I'm now curious to explore more and am going to see what other tours this brand has. Keep up the good work.”

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8.Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's haunted past on this 2.5-hour ghost pub crawl, exploring historic bars, spooky stories, and hidden city corners with a lively guide.

★ 5.0

“Bobby Thomas was our guide. Although new to Chicago, he was very knowledgeable in history. We enjoyed hearing the stories, and the drinks along the way were a fun bonus. We all enjoyed each other’s company so much that we went to eat together afterward,…”

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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

“Fabulous tour and Matthew was a skilled guide! Moved along at appropriate pace, showed us some stunning landmarks , was kind, humorous and knowledgeable ! This is a must do in Chicago!”

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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

“We were visiting for two days from London- excellent knowledgeable walking guide. Loved all the quirky facts about various iconic buildings. Added bonus to be able to view the foyer of the Automobile association building.”

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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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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