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Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

By Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Explore the lakefront districts of Chicago's North Side on a bike tour along quiet streets and waterside paths in the Windy City. You cover ground quickly as you pedal with your guide from Lake Shore Drive to the Magnificent Mile, passing by places such as Oprah’s penthouse, the Playboy Mansion, and Victorian homes in Old Town. Choose from departures in the morning or afternoon for an easy fit with your sightseeing schedule.
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$54.99
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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Highlights
  • Get an overview of Chicago's North Side neighborhoods and landmarks
  • Take in views of Lake Michigan while biking along the shore
  • Cover more ground in a short time span on a bike vs. by foot
  • Go off the beaten path to parts of Chicago that locals enjoy
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Local tour guide
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Meet your guide at the designated place on Lake Shore Drive to get outfitted with your bicycle and helmet, and hear a short safety briefing. When ready, set out with your guide on your tour of Chicago’s lakefront neighborhoods. Cruise along the Lake Michigan shore to tree-shaded parks and residential neighborhoods on the North Side, including Rush Street and the Magnificent Mile. Pass by elegant homes and mansions in the Gold Coast Historic District, and popular destinations such as North Avenue Beach and Lincoln Park Zoo. Hear commentary from your guide about the distinct character of different neighborhoods and highlights such as Oprah Winfrey’s penthouse, Old Town, St Michael's Church, and the Playboy Mansion. Expect to cycle at a leisurely pace for about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) of mostly flat terrain. This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but children should be comfortable riding on city streets.
Departure details
  • 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3332DAY
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3332DAY
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    540 N Lake Shore Dr
    540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
    See address & details
  • Pass by
    Museum of Contemporary Art
    St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
    The Magnificent Mile
  • 1
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Lake Michigan
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    North Avenue Beach
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 4
    Lakefront Trail
    Stop: 20 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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By: Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago
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Chinatown Tour Chicago!!
This was our first time booking a guided tour for anything and we would definitely do it again! Our guide was Jeff …
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Great Food Tour.
Great Tour. Highly recommended to get an introduction to Chicago. Special thanks to Josie who was a great tour guid…
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Awesome way to experience downtown Chicago
Julia was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable and interactive with the group. She allowed time to take pic…
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Delicious way to see the Windy City!
My family and I loved our tour of Chicago while eating large helpings of each food options. Brooke was knowledgeabl…
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5 Stars
Amazing tour! Julia was amazing and so much fun! Definitely recommend for locals and tourists alike.
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Great way to taste the culture of the city
_Favorites_Ultimate_Food_Walking_Tour-Chicago_Illinois Josie was great today on our tour, very informative! My husb…
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Fantastic Chicago Food Tour Experience!
My husband and I had a great time on the Chicago food tour! Our host, Gabe, was amazing- very knowledgeable about …
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Gabe + Amazing Food + Interesting Stories.
My wife and I rarely leave reviews, but, you must take this tour if you're visiting Chicago. We live in the US, or…
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10/10 experience
Had a great time on the Chinatown food walking tour! Our guide, Jeff, was phenomenal. He made the tour equally fun …
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10/10 Tour
Jeff was an AMAZING tour guide. We ate, we laughed, we learned. Get the VIP. It’s worth it! Thank you again, Jeff! …
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Party of 1
Had an amazing time, despite it was 19 degrees and windy. I had the pleasure of learning about the city with Mr Gab…
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Great tour through a tasty neighborhood
Great tour with Jeff! I enjoyed all the stops and all the info about the food, neighbourhood and historical context…
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Amazing food and a great time
We received this tour as a gift (we live in the city) and weren’t sure what to expect but we had an AMAZING time wi…
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Weekend getaway
We really enjoyed this tour. It had a great balance of history as well as a delicious variety of foods along the wa…
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Great Wintery Walk n Food
Gabe was an awesome guide and took us to four food locations, several tourist stops, and a lot of discussions on ar…
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Bill C
Charlotte, NC6 contributions
Fun and safe with a variety of sights!
Lou did the perfect job of “balancing” safety and fun with great stories of the town’s history and the history of specific locations. We absolutely loved the route! The architectural part of the tour was beautiful and the short walking stop and ride through the zoo were a pleasant, unexpected addition! We even caught the whole lion family out playing with the “Chicago cub!” The ride around part of Lake Michigan made a gorgeous and breezy grand finale to the trip. Best tour of this kind we have ever been on! Don’t think about doing this tour one second longer- Just do it!!
Written June 29, 2022
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Sig F
1 contribution
Gabriel- Best Guide in Town
Jun 2020
I had the pleasure of going on a tour with Bobbys Bike Hike this past month of June with the reopening since Covid. I can't imagine the tour without my incredible Bike Hike guide Gabriel. He was so charismatic and knew everything there is to know about Chicago. He biked us through Chicago neighborhoods safely, all while sharing information and keeping a keen eye out for any road dangers.

There is something so positive about going on a city tour as seen through the eyes of a guide who truly loves the city. I feel a new love and appreciation for the beautiful City of Chicago because of Gabe.

Thanks for a wonderful time Bobby's Bike Hike. I will definitely be back.
And extra thanks to my wonderful guide. Chicago has a real gem in you.
Written June 29, 2020
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Tony H
Basildon, UK62 contributions
Great afternoon on a bike
Thanks to Nick we had an excellent bike tour of the neighbourhoods around the city, up through Lincoln park to the zoo, lots of interesting facts and figures from Nick along the way. Lots of opportunities for pics too.
Then cycled along the lake back to the shop ., really great afternoon out , and saw so much more than on foot. Thanks NIck
Written April 17, 2022
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Craig V
Caledonia, MI20 contributions
Great time! This was our second time on a tour.
May 2022
This is our second time doing Bobby's Bike Tour. This time we did the Lakefront Neighborhoods tour. We had a great time with our guide YORK. It was such a fun tour. Riding bikes in the streets of Chicago may sound frightening, but we had a blast. We stopped several times get info from our guide York. Learned so much about Chicago. We had a longer stop mid-way through at the Lincoln Park zoo area where we were able to purchase snacks, ice cream, beverages. I would do it again.
Written May 31, 2022
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Megan A
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Fantastic Family Bike Tour
Jul 2022 • Family
We had a wonderful experience! Easy and enjoyable ride through a range of Chicago environments: cityscape, quiet, quaint historic neighborhoods, Lincoln Park, the zoo and lakefront trail. We learned a lot of history from our guide, Vas, and enjoyed meeting other travelers in our group. The tour company was well organized, friendly and professional. Highly recommended!
Written July 9, 2022
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Jane M
3 contributions
Fun, Informative and Beautiful scenery!
May 2021
My family and I had so much fun riding bikes around the beautiful neighborhoods of Chicago. Nikki was our guide and she was so sweet and taught us some interesting facts about the city. It was an added bonus that the weather was gorgeous that day.
We purchased a 12 hour parking pass for $12.99, but when we exited the parking lot, and put the pre-paid ticket into the machine, it asked us to pay $16.00. Naturally, we were disappointed...But the very next day, I called the office and was immediately refunded the $16.00 back to my credit card. I was relieved that the matter was resolved so swiftly and professionally. I highly recommend this tour!
Written May 26, 2021
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M. Smiley
3 contributions
You gotta see this!
Jul 2021
Nikki was knowledgeable and energetic. Biking through Lincoln Park, spending a few minutes to walk around the Zoo, looking at all the cool row homes on the Gold Coast, and riding along the lake front was a really neat experience. Nikki made sure everyone was safe riding on the streets and through intersections. This is a great way to see a part of Chicago you can't get any other way. You gotta do this tour!!
Written July 12, 2021
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Stacy
Darlington, IN7 contributions
1st time Biking in Chicago
We were looking for a family activity that explored Chicago beyond Mag Mile and the Lakefront Neighborhood bike tour was perfect. We had great fall weather and Lou was a friendly and informative guide. So many fun stops along the way.
Written October 22, 2022
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Tommy F
Boston, MA6 contributions
Best way to see the neighborhoods you wouldn't normally venture into
Sep 2021
Our group was lucky enough to have Nick as our guide. He was really awesome. We had come off of a prior tour the day before that left us with a bad taste and to have him and this company show us around was a wonderful distraction. The process of getting in and on a bike was simple and efficient. The tour was really interesting and at a leisurely pace allowing us to see some neighborhoods we never would have seen on our own.

Overall, it was our favorite part of the trip to Chicago!
Written September 27, 2021
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Logan
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Great, informative bike tour
Sep 2021 • Family
Bobby’s Bike Hike was a great experience! Our tour guide, Jake, did a great job at leading our group throughout the city of Chicago in a safe and entertaining way. Very charismatic and funny too! I learned more about the Chicago neighborhoods and their history than I thought I would as well. Overall highly recommend Bobby’s Bike Hike and Jake as a tour guide!
Written September 23, 2021
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