So you've driven, flown, or taken a train to Chicago, Illinois and it is winter time. It can't be THAT cold, right? Well... Yes, actually. It can. In fact, the winter of 2014 was the coldest winter in 100 years. But that does not mean that you can't enjoy our city, feast your eyes upon our […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Whether you’re a casual eater or the most ardent foodie, you’ll find something you love at Chicago Restaurant Week. Starting January 30th and running through February 12th 2015, diners can enjoy $22 lunches and $33 or $44 dinners […]
During winter in Chicago, some of the best things to do are found ... inside! A second city can be found hidden under the roads in the pedway or behind the tracks of the El. If you enjoy the stories on our Lincoln Park Blues Tour, you'll love a visit to Tommy Gun's Garage. A […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions It’s getting spooky in the windy city, and just in time for the season we have our newest and seasonal tour edition to offer. Our very own pay-what-you-like GHOST TOUR for a thrill-filled look at the haunting history […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Here are our Top 10 things to do in Chicago this Fall. Do it while the sun is still out! 1) Go to one of the downtown Chicago Farmer’s Markets and enjoy a crisp local apple or basket […]
What's in a name? Plenty! Take Chicago, for example. Have you ever thought about the origins of Chicago’s nicknames or even the meaning behind the word “Chicago?” “The Windy City” is “Second to None” which is why it is “My Kind of Town.” Which is your favorite? Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, […]
Have you ever stepped into The Palmer House Hotel on State Street in Chicago? It is a breathtaking, historic must-see for anyone visiting the Second City. Potter Palmer was a wealthy and influential Chicago businessman who played a significant role in developing Chicago's Gold Coast and Chicago's State Street. One of his most famous and romantic endeavors was a […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Yes, Chicago is cold in Winter, but this can still be a great time to visit with your family and kids. In addition the the Chicago Pedway, great museums, and abundant ice skating, the holiday season features the […]
Even if you visit Chicago in the depth of winter, you need to walk to the shore and visit Lake Michigan Chicago. Our Michigan Ave Tour ends on the Navy Pier along the lake for a majestic view and the weekly fireworks in summer. "Lake" is a misnomer, because Michigan is really a vast inland […]
Every visitor to Chicago should take a ride on the El. But where to? One great destination is Belmont Avenue, on the Brown line. Board the KIMBALL train at any station on the downtown el structure, ride about 20 minutes, and there you are! Look for the huge mural of St. Vincent as the train […]
Take in the sweep of the buildings along the Chicago River! You'd be a rare person, indeed, if your eye weren't drawn to 35 East Wacker Drive. Vintage 1927, this building screams character. High art deco, the ornamentation is bound to bring a smile to your face. Originally named the Jewelers Building, this beauty housed […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Where to get the best deep dish pizza in Chicago, is a repeatedly asked question our tour guides get from their guests after their tours. Pizza may be Italian by origin, but it's internationally known as an American food. […]
The art in Chicago isn't always in museums - though Chicago has a great art museum centrally located near the Loop - but much of what you can find in the city is public art. No entry fee, no docent - in fact, no walls. They are outside in parks and plazas! With help from […]
Known as the Cemetery of Architects, Graceland Cemetery in Chicago has been a private cemetery since the 1860s. Graceland has a park feel as you wander through the beautiful landscaped grounds and around the lake on the property. The 1888 arts and craft style chapel doesn't seem out of place in this view. The Cemetery is open to […]
We offer a lot of tours - not sure which one is best for you? Check out the quick summary of our tours below the calendar. If you have a group or want a tour at a time to suit you, we offer private tour as well. Check out our self guided tours of Chicago […]
Our Chicago food tours are not currently running, but please take a look at our self-guided food tours below. Please check back soon for an update. For discounts on guided food tours, check out Groupon and Living Social. You might want to also check out Viator's selection of guided Chicago food tours. We also offer […]
