Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions
Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours - Chicago
4.8
Biochembelle
55 days ago
We booked this bike tour because we thought it would be a fun and more active alternative to riding a tour bus around Chicago. We weren’t disappointed. Our tour started off a bit rainy, so we were provided with ponchos. Our tour guide, AJ, set an easy pace that our 9 year old could keep up with. We rode along Lake Michigan and up into the Gold Coast neighborhood, which was decked out for Halloween. We had a wonderful lunch of deep-dish pizza, including a gluten free pizza for me. We continued to ride and eat our way through Chicago in a fun and memorable experience. The bike ride was almost all flat so nobody struggled. This was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip.
This tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past year have ranked as Top 10 in America by USA Today and Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor. Biking is easy in Chicago because of it's miles of bike trails, flat terrain and easy connections between attractions. We’ll be sampling from each of Chicago’s well known and unique foods -- deep dish pizza, a true Chicago hot dog, and a dessert for good measure. You’ll learn the history behind the foods and also get a taste for some of Chicago’s most popular downtown districts as we cruise through the Gold Coast, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and along the Lakefront. Whether day or night, you'll get fantastic views of the skyline and feel the city's vibrant energy. Veggie options available.
Departure Point
- The entrance to 540 N. Lake Shore Drive is on the south side of Ohio Street just west of Lake Shore Drive. Enter through the covered driveway and our entrance is on the right just past the Driveway. Please note: you must walk through the covered driveway, no cars and no public parking.
- The entrance to 540 N. Lake Shore Drive is on the south side of Ohio Street just west of Lake Shore Drive. Enter through the covered driveway and our entrance is on the right just past the Driveway. Please note: you must walk through the covered driveway, no cars and no public parking.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lakefront Trail540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IllinoisThe 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Oak Street Beach1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IllinoisOn a busy Saturday in July, Oak Street Beach is packed with the blankets and swim gear of up to 300,000 Chicagoans. Pop-up bars, volleyball nets, and easy-access to downtown make this one of Chicago’s finest sandy spots.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: North Avenue Beach1600 North Lake Shore Drive, , Chicago, IllinoisChicago's most popular beachDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Gold CoastChicago, IllinoisOpulent MansionsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Chicago Riverwalk22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IllinoisGorgeous at nightDuration: 10 minutesStop At: The Chicago Theatre175 N State St, , Chicago, IllinoisIconic Chicago Marquee signDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Millennium ParkChicago, IllinoisLocated at the northwest corner of larger Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Chicago’s most beloved works of public art, including Cloud Gate, The Crown Fountain, and the Pritzker Pavilion.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain301 S. Columbus Dr, Grant Park, Chicago, IllinoisWhen the Buckingham Fountain was built in 1927, it was the largest fountain in the world. Now the centerpiece of Chicago’s famous Grant Park, the fountain attracts crowds from all over the world to see its stunning light and water shows.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Navy Pier600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisIf you happen to choose a Wednesday or Saturday night for this incredible journey, you’ll get a bonus spectacle on the way back to headquarters: a Navy Pier fireworks show! Throughout WWI and WWII, Navy Pier was one of America’s largest pilot-training bases. Now a popular visitor destination, the pier is home to countless restaurants, boutiques, theatres, and amusement park rides.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Gold Coast - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria1120 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610Try Chicago's famous deep dish pizzaDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Millennium Hall11 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602Cooking up excellent Chicago style hot dogs and Italian Beef.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Art Institute of Chicago111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IllinoisRide by the world famous lionsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Grant ParkChicago's Front Lawn, home to Buckingham FountainDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Lincoln ParkChicago, IllinoisTravel through one of Chicago's largest parks, along the lakefrontDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email to reservations@bobbysbikehike.com after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
- VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
- TripAdvisor rated Bobby's Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
- 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.
- Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
- Tour guide
- Comfort bicycle
- Helmet
- $10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
This tour is perfect for the entire family, put on by Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours in just the past year have ranked as Top 10 in America by USA Today and Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor. Biking is easy in Chicago because of it's miles of bike trails, flat terrain and easy connections between attractions. We’ll be sampling from each of Chicago’s well known and unique foods -- deep dish pizza, a true Chicago hot dog, and a dessert for good measure. You’ll learn the history behind the foods and also get a taste for some of Chicago’s most popular downtown districts as we cruise through the Gold Coast, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus, Navy Pier and along the Lakefront. Whether day or night, you'll get fantastic views of the skyline and feel the city's vibrant energy. Veggie options available.
Departure Point
- The entrance to 540 N. Lake Shore Drive is on the south side of Ohio Street just west of Lake Shore Drive. Enter through the covered driveway and our entrance is on the right just past the Driveway. Please note: you must walk through the covered driveway, no cars and no public parking.
- The entrance to 540 N. Lake Shore Drive is on the south side of Ohio Street just west of Lake Shore Drive. Enter through the covered driveway and our entrance is on the right just past the Driveway. Please note: you must walk through the covered driveway, no cars and no public parking.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lakefront Trail540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IllinoisThe 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Oak Street Beach1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IllinoisOn a busy Saturday in July, Oak Street Beach is packed with the blankets and swim gear of up to 300,000 Chicagoans. Pop-up bars, volleyball nets, and easy-access to downtown make this one of Chicago’s finest sandy spots.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: North Avenue Beach1600 North Lake Shore Drive, , Chicago, IllinoisChicago's most popular beachDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Gold CoastChicago, IllinoisOpulent MansionsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Chicago Riverwalk22 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IllinoisGorgeous at nightDuration: 10 minutesStop At: The Chicago Theatre175 N State St, , Chicago, IllinoisIconic Chicago Marquee signDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Millennium ParkChicago, IllinoisLocated at the northwest corner of larger Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Chicago’s most beloved works of public art, including Cloud Gate, The Crown Fountain, and the Pritzker Pavilion.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain301 S. Columbus Dr, Grant Park, Chicago, IllinoisWhen the Buckingham Fountain was built in 1927, it was the largest fountain in the world. Now the centerpiece of Chicago’s famous Grant Park, the fountain attracts crowds from all over the world to see its stunning light and water shows.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Navy Pier600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisIf you happen to choose a Wednesday or Saturday night for this incredible journey, you’ll get a bonus spectacle on the way back to headquarters: a Navy Pier fireworks show! Throughout WWI and WWII, Navy Pier was one of America’s largest pilot-training bases. Now a popular visitor destination, the pier is home to countless restaurants, boutiques, theatres, and amusement park rides.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Gold Coast - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria1120 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610Try Chicago's famous deep dish pizzaDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Millennium Hall11 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602Cooking up excellent Chicago style hot dogs and Italian Beef.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Art Institute of Chicago111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IllinoisRide by the world famous lionsDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Grant ParkChicago's Front Lawn, home to Buckingham FountainDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Lincoln ParkChicago, IllinoisTravel through one of Chicago's largest parks, along the lakefrontDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email to reservations@bobbysbikehike.com after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
- VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
- TripAdvisor rated Bobby's Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
- 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.
- Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
- Tour guide
- Comfort bicycle
- Helmet
- $10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Biochembelle
We booked this bike tour because we thought it would be a fun and more active alternative to riding a tour bus around Chicago. We weren’t disappointed. Our tour started off a bit rainy, so we were provided with ponchos. Our tour guide, AJ, set an easy pace that our 9 year old could keep up with. We rode along Lake Michigan and up into the Gold Coast neighborhood, which was decked out for Halloween. We had a wonderful lunch of deep-dish pizza, including a gluten free pizza for me. We continued to ride and eat our way through Chicago in a fun and memorable experience. The bike ride was almost all flat so nobody struggled. This was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip.
BJL32
I was unsure about biking in Chicago but Nora made it easy. I am also not a city person and normally avoid them but this tour took me to places that I would not have seen or even thought to see while visiting. It really helped me be much more comfortable being in the city and walking around over the next couple days. Kind of like an ice breaker for me.
My family very much enjoyed the food and sites. Thank you.
Daydream631808
This was a great experience. I would definitely recommend them. We got to try great food and desert. Great views of downtown.
kharrington028
Great tour with A.J.! Lots of good information and the pace of the tour was good too. My 14 and 16 year olds loved it....Highly recommend!
Sarah_P
AJ was an amazing tour guide. Good instructions before the ride for safety and tips. Almost too much food to eat!! We had a great time seeing different areas of the shoreline part of the city. Our youngest was 12 and our oldest was 57, and we all were able to comfortably complete the tour.