Overview
Get acquainted with Chicago’s most iconic landmarks on this riotous guided bicycle tour! Join the expert guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, on this exciting and informative adventure. Over the course of a 3-hour bike ride (traversed at a nice leisurely pace), you’ll get up close and personal with Chicago’s legendary Museum Campus, Grant Park, and Millennium Park.
You’ll become intimately familiar with Soldier Field, The Adler Planetarium, Buckingham Fountain, The Pritzker Pavilion, and Cloud Gate (the formal name of Chicago’s dearly-beloved “Bean”). This tour is perfect for first time visitors looking to see all of the classic hotspots, and for returning guests looking to understand more about the landmarks they know and love. Hop on two wheels, and come make memories that are sure to last a lifetime!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bicycle
Helmet
Tour Guide
$10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Walk through the driveway (tunnel) to enter our location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled tour time
$10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Wear comfortable clothing/shoes
Please use the Restroom before your arrival.
Tours run rain or shine
What to expect
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Lakefront Trail
The 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.
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Field Museum
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world, famous for its expansive specimen and artifact collect. It’s also home to T-Rex Sue, the biggest tyrannosaurus rex ever fully recovered.
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Shedd Aquarium
15 min
Shedd Aquarium opened in 1930 and is now home to 32,000 aquatic animals. It is one of the largest aquariums in the country, and the first inland museum to house a collection of saltwater fish.
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Adler Planetarium
15 min
The Adler Planetarium is the oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. It boasts three full-sized theatres, rotating space science exhibitions, and an extensive collection of space science instruments and materials.
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Northerly Island
15 min
Northerly Island is a nature preserve located on the peninsula of land south of museum campus. Now in its early phases of natural development, the park will one day offer canoeing, bird watching, fishing, and camping for all to enjoy in downtown Chicago.
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Soldier Field
15 min
Built in 1924, Soldier Field is the oldest NFL stadium in the United States. During the American football season, it’s the home of our roaring Chicago Bears, but the park also hosts some of the city’s biggest concerts in the spring and summer.
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12th Street Beach
15 min
12th Street Beach is a hidden gem of the South Loop. White sands, clear blue freshwater, and close proximity to Northerly Island make this beach on of the Windy City’s best kept secrets.
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Grant Ulysses Park
20 min
Grant Park, lovingly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard,” is a waterfront park located adjacent to the Loop. Grant Park host some of the Windy City’s biggest culture festivals including Lollapalooza and Taste of Chicago.
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Buckingham Fountain
15 min
When 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.
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Millennium Park
20 min
Located 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.
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The Chicago Theatre
20 min
The Iconic Chicago Theater marquee sign.
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Daley Bicentennial Plaza
10 min
Marvel at the famous Picasso sculpture and the towering skyscrapers of the Loop
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Lakefront Trail
10 min
Enjoy a gorgeous ride along the lakefront.
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Museum Campus
5 min
Enjoy a bike ride through Chicago's Museum Campus
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour
Can I cancel Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
What's included?
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Tour Guide
What's not included?
- $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Lakefront Trail, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Northerly Island, Soldier Field, Grant Ulysses Park, Buckingham Fountain.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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