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Chicago Detours, Tours by Foot and by Bus

25 E. Washington St., #1500, Chicago, IL 60602
312.350.1131
Ranked #10 of 77 tours in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Type: Tours
Owner description: Smart, creative, and engaging guided tours for curious people.Experience history and culture through educated commentary andmultimedia on iPads while...... more » Owner description: Smart, creative, and engaging guided tours for curious people.Experience history and culture through educated commentary andmultimedia on iPads while exploring stories and places even locals don't know about. Topics span architecture, art, history, food and entertainment. Highly trained guides share forgotten stories from the past, and create an engaging dynamic to spark discussions and learning. « less
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Marilyn S
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

I had some free time in Chicago after attending business meetings and wanted to do something a bit different but learn something about Chicago past and present at the same time. Inside the Loop: Exploring the Unexpected was certainly that. Visiting a variety of buildings made you see things in a completely new way. My greatest learning was to 'look... More

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Rees S
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012
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My husband, 12 year old son and I took the 'Inside the Loop: Expect the Unexpected' tour and had a great time. Although I lived in the city for years and both my husband and I are familiar with the Loop, we both visited buildings we had never been in and saw things we had never seen before. My son... More

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boomerdog1
Naperville, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Went on the Chicago Pedway/Underground tour led by Amanda. It was very informative and interesting. I have lived in the area for 20 years, and saw some things that I had not seen before/didn't know existed. Architectural information and historical connections were fascinating. This tour would be great for visitors or residents, but probably not for young kids. More

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Liliya_1985
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Unsurpassed experience! The name truly matches the tour - "For curious people"! We did the "Historic bar tour" and it was fabulous. Not only you get to learn about the history, drink and visit significant to Chicago places - you also meet some cool people. It is perfect for someone who is new in town and craves socializing! We enjoyed... More

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lenzchick_1
Tarkio MO
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

I recently went on a Chicago Detour with guide Wendy. I was apprehensive at first and really only signed up because I saw there was a good deal on Groupon. My boyfriend had never been to Chicago and my limited knowledge left our first day in Chicago a disaster. The next day we started our tour. I hate tours. I... More

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ShebaMidwest
Midwest
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

We are so glad we took this tour with Wendy. Very informative and fun. We lived in Chicago for several years but Wendy gave us new sites and insights to the Windy City. We will be recommending this tour to our frineds. More

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nextproperty
Geneva, Illinois
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19 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Amanda was great - she knew details that were amazing about Chicago architecture and personalities! Her iPads really added to the experience with videos and historic photos! I look forward to my next tour! More

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Travelfreekk
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Amanda was terrific and very informative highly recommended. More

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warmthoughts
chicago
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011

Learned many fascinating and unknown things about architecture, Picasso, and hidden treasures like Fields, 1st Methodist church, Chicago cultural center and the pedestrians. Very knowledgeable guide and multimedia adds extra insight. More

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Frequentflyermom
Grand Rapids Michigan
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76 reviews
109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

It's a great tour, even for Chicago area residents. You walk about .5 mile in two hours. Amanda, our guide and the tour originator, is a wealth of information of the history and architecture. We began in the Chase Building with a description of modernism in architecture. She parallels this with the small building (Italian Village) across the street. They... More

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