Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods
Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago
4.9
shannonl514
16 days ago
Liam was our tour guide and he did a great job taking pictures and showing us the area. We went to the zoo, old town and Lakeside Trail tour was three hours and very good. One of my favorite pictures of my family from this trip is one he took of us along the Lakeside Trail
This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, and more! Bobby’s now offers over a dozen specialized tours, but The Lakefront Neighborhoods ride is what started it all. Join one of Bobby’s expert guides on this 3-hour romp through Chicago’s beautiful North Side neighborhoods. See the ever-rising skyscrapers of Streeterville, the luxe residential property of the Gold Coast, the cozy artists’ village of Old Town, and the rolling greenery of Lincoln Park. You’ll finish off with a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the nation. This leisure-paced journey is sure to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Tour departs from 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
Departure Point
- Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Return Details
- Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Opened in 1967, The Museum of Contemporary Art, or MCA, is home to one of the largest collections of post-WWII visual art in the world.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
1633 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Located in the heart of Old Town, stunning St. Michael’s Church is one of less than a dozen buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 187
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile
North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district, home to upscale shops, cool restaurants and hotels, and Michigan Avenue.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St, , Chicago, Illinois
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all to enjoy and is home to hundreds of beautiful animals from all over the world including lions, tigers, penguins, reptiles, gorillas, and camels.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Michigan
Illinois
One of the five Great Lakes and a beautiful Chicago staple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: North Avenue Beach
1600 North Lake Shore Drive, , Chicago, Illinois
North Avenue Beach is one of the Windy City’s most popular public beaches. It features white sand, kayak and jet-ski rentals, bars, restaurants, and the clear, freshwater of the great Lake Michigan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
The sprawling Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile, paved bike and walking path that straddles the shore of Lake Michigan, and connects the Windy City’s north and south side neighborhoods.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast
Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy the oppulent mansions along Chicago's lakefront
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town
Enjoy Chicago's beautiful neighborhood just north of downtown. Old Town survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois
Gorgeous neighborhood on the north coast of Chicago
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy the most gorgeous section the 20 mile Lakefront Bike Trail
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Professional guides blend quality information, group interaction, and most of all, fun, to create an unforgettable Chicago experience. Bikes are provided. Child bikes, seats and tagalongs are available.
- Storage for larger bags/items available for free
- Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
- TripAdvisor rated Bobby’s Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If extreme weather forces cancellation there will be options to change tours or refund.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Local tour guide
- Bicycle
- Helmet
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Redemption Instructions
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled tour time
$10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Wear comfortable clothing/shoes
Please use the Restroom before your arrival.
Tours run rain or shine
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, and more! Bobby’s now offers over a dozen specialized tours, but The Lakefront Neighborhoods ride is what started it all. Join one of Bobby’s expert guides on this 3-hour romp through Chicago’s beautiful North Side neighborhoods. See the ever-rising skyscrapers of Streeterville, the luxe residential property of the Gold Coast, the cozy artists’ village of Old Town, and the rolling greenery of Lincoln Park. You’ll finish off with a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the nation. This leisure-paced journey is sure to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Tour departs from 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
Departure Point
- Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Return Details
- Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Opened in 1967, The Museum of Contemporary Art, or MCA, is home to one of the largest collections of post-WWII visual art in the world.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
1633 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Located in the heart of Old Town, stunning St. Michael’s Church is one of less than a dozen buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 187
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile
North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district, home to upscale shops, cool restaurants and hotels, and Michigan Avenue.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St, , Chicago, Illinois
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all to enjoy and is home to hundreds of beautiful animals from all over the world including lions, tigers, penguins, reptiles, gorillas, and camels.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Michigan
Illinois
One of the five Great Lakes and a beautiful Chicago staple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: North Avenue Beach
1600 North Lake Shore Drive, , Chicago, Illinois
North Avenue Beach is one of the Windy City’s most popular public beaches. It features white sand, kayak and jet-ski rentals, bars, restaurants, and the clear, freshwater of the great Lake Michigan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
The sprawling Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile, paved bike and walking path that straddles the shore of Lake Michigan, and connects the Windy City’s north and south side neighborhoods.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast
Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy the oppulent mansions along Chicago's lakefront
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town
Enjoy Chicago's beautiful neighborhood just north of downtown. Old Town survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois
Gorgeous neighborhood on the north coast of Chicago
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy the most gorgeous section the 20 mile Lakefront Bike Trail
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Professional guides blend quality information, group interaction, and most of all, fun, to create an unforgettable Chicago experience. Bikes are provided. Child bikes, seats and tagalongs are available.
- Storage for larger bags/items available for free
- Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
- TripAdvisor rated Bobby’s Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If extreme weather forces cancellation there will be options to change tours or refund.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Local tour guide
- Bicycle
- Helmet
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Redemption Instructions
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled tour time
$10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Wear comfortable clothing/shoes
Please use the Restroom before your arrival.
Tours run rain or shine
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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shannonl514
Liam was our tour guide and he did a great job taking pictures and showing us the area. We went to the zoo, old town and Lakeside Trail tour was three hours and very good. One of my favorite pictures of my family from this trip is one he took of us along the Lakeside Trail
sholaoyewole
I’ve been coming to Chicago for 30+ years, and this was the most informative, flat-out fun tour I’ve taken. We cruised from the city to Old Town, stopped at the zoo, and rode along Lake Michigan’s breeze-cooled paths while Liam stitched the city’s story together—from rising out of the Great Fire’s ashes to the audacious engineering feat of reversing the Chicago River (yes, really), much to the neighboring city's chagrin. His passion for the city’s past and its wildly original residential architecture shows in every stop and side note; you feel like you’re riding with a historian who happens to be an excellent guide. Smooth pacing, safe routes, zero fluff—just the right mix of scenery, substance, and smiles. Kudos to Liam for turning familiar streets into a fresh discovery. Five stars, no hesitation.
p2t2
Excellent tour company. Organized, efficient and friendly. We took two tours. Both were great. Liam was our tour guide for one of our tours and he is personable, friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time. This is a wonderful way to see and experience Chicago. Five star!!!