Chicago Downtown & Loop Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour
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Culture & History
City Tour
Departure point
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Destination
Millennium Park, Chicago, USA
The Loop, Chicago, USA
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
0 booked
Tour description
Discover the birthplace of the skyscraper on this free walking tour of downtown Chicago. With a local guide you'll start at the mirror-like Cloud Gate ('The Bean') in Millennium Park, pass the guardian lions of the Art Institute, and stroll the lively Chicago Riverwalk. Gaze up at world-famous architecture, learn how the city rebuilt after the Great Fire to invent the modern skyline, see the corn-cob Marina City towers, and hear tales of gangsters, blues and deep-dish pizza. Pick up insider tips on Italian beef, jazz bars and the best skyline photo spots. Free to join — simply tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth at the end.
Meeting point:
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By Cloud Gate (The Bean), Millennium Park
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Meet at the mirror-like Cloud Gate ('The Bean') in Millennium Park.
Stop 2 – The guardian lions of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Stop 3 – Grand Michigan Avenue and the Loop.
Stop 4 – The lively Chicago Riverwalk.
Stop 5 – World-famous architecture and the corn-cob Marina City towers.
Stop 6 – Historic State Street and the story of the Great Fire.
Final stop – End with tips on Italian beef, deep-dish pizza and the best skyline photo spots.
Stop 2 – The guardian lions of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Stop 3 – Grand Michigan Avenue and the Loop.
Stop 4 – The lively Chicago Riverwalk.
Stop 5 – World-famous architecture and the corn-cob Marina City towers.
Stop 6 – Historic State Street and the story of the Great Fire.
Final stop – End with tips on Italian beef, deep-dish pizza and the best skyline photo spots.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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