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Walk Chicago Tours

78 E. Washington St.,, Chicago, IL
708-557-5400
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Ranked #12 of 160 activities in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Walk Chicago Tours is a privately owned walking tour service known for its personal amenities, experience and reasonable rates. Its concierge-like... more » Owner description: Walk Chicago Tours is a privately owned walking tour service known for its personal amenities, experience and reasonable rates. Its concierge-like treatment of all of its guests, and the ability of its experienced guides to engage visitors through skillful story-telling have set standards in Chicago. It offers a "no-gimmicks" product delivered in an engaging and professional style. Personal treatment for guests begins at the outset of their day. If you are staying at a Loop area hotel, your guide greets you in the lobby to begin your tour experience. If you are a disabled tourist or have special needs to be addressed, Walk Chicago Tours devises a completely accessible itinerary at no extra cost. There is also no combining of groups or joining groups with strangers. Each tour reservation is a private promise...only your group with your own private guide(see FAQ page of their website). Guides at Walk Chicago Tours have been carefully chosen based upon their natural ability to engage visitors and to narrate historical facts,culture and urban lore. The company motto, "A Story on Every Corner", is typical of the ownership's insistence that Chicago's history,its neighborhoods,its culture and urban lore be delivered to visitors in an entertaining and informative manner that appeals to a wide array of groups. In fact,several of the guides are former teachers with years of experience at engaging listeners. The result has been the reputation that Walk Chicago Tours is Chicago's most competent story telling ambassador. No service is more zealous about wanting you to leave Chicago loving Chicago as much as they do. And, they attempt to do this at a price that fits the budget of every visitor. Large groups are accomodated by the use of multiple guides. See their website and visit their FAQ page for answers to most of your questions. Email or call and they will respond immediately. . « less
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Chicago, Illinois
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“Our tour guide Mike was the best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and so friendly. I would have loved to extend the tour, just for the excuse to simply hang out with him more. I would recommend this tour and guide to anyone who might be visiting, or has lived in the city their whole life. So many great tidbits to show off to your... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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“You can never go wrong with Mr. Sullivan”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

I had the opportunity to first meet our guide (and owner) Terry back in September 2011 when myself and some friends booked a tour with Walk Chicago. We enjoyed the tour so much, I approached Terry again when my wife and I booked a last minute trip to Chicago 18 months later. Not only did he respond to my request... More

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Chicago
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“Outstanding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

What a wonderful experience. Our guide was knew all the best kept secrets of Chicago and was a wonderful hostess. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Annandale, Minnesota
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“Two tours--one of Millenium Park and the Cultural Center and Old Town-Gold Coast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

We were in Chicago for a ladies' week. We did the Cultural Center with Judith and the Old Town-Gold Coast tour with Mimi..we would highly recommend both. Best of all was the work Terry did when we called him to talk about a tour we had with another group, and we thought it might overlap with our tour of Old... More

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Downers Grove, Illinois
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“Public Art Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Our retired teacher group thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour tour of the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and other key landmarks. Even though we live near Chicago, Terry provided interesting, fun facts about these places. It was obvious he really loves what he does and makes it fun for his group. Would definitely take another tour with him!

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Calgary, Canada
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“The best way to learn about Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We did two walking tours, the architectural tour with Allan and the old town tour with Mimi. Both guides were excellent. They were courteous and very knowledgeable, questions were answered with enthusiasm. We learned interesting facts and stories about the tour subject. This is the best way to learn in-depth about Chicago. The cost was reasonable and the two hours... More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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“Great way to see downtown Chicago!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

The highlight of our first visit to Chicago was our walking tour with Walk Chicago Tours and tour guide Jim. We met at the Chicago Cultural Center and from there spent 3-1/2 hours learning about, and seeing, the great history and architectural wealth that Chicago offers. It was especially fun to pop in and out of the various buildings (that... More

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Saginaw, Michigan
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“A whole new perspective on Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I've visited Chicago several times for both business and pleasure each time seeing a piece of the puzzle but not getting a feel for how the pieces fit together. During my most recent visit with friends we decided to take a walking tour. We chose walk Chicago because the 5 of us could have a private tour with an knowledgeable... More

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W. Pennsylvania
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“Excellent and fun guides. Really made Chicago visit enjoyable.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I just experienced the loop tour downtown with this company and was very impressed. Most of the guides are lifelong Chicago residents who love the city and have great stories to tell. Our guide, Jim, was a retired school teacher and gave my students and I a great tour. In the past I have avoided tours, considering them something for... More

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Chicago
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“Little Italy - Helped Out When the Tour was Full”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

My Italian mother was coming to visit. No one does tours of Little Italy any more except for Walk Chicago Tours. Since the tour was full Terry nicely gave me his directions for free since the tour was booked up for Spring Break to help my mom out. This is an example of a tour service going above and beyond... More

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