Check out this list of a few of the best group tours to take in Chicago for those who want to experience a unique and fun way to see and learn about the city.
While it may be quite a while before travel and large gatherings can safely resume, there will come a time when we can once again gear up for a flight or road trip with friends to experience unique group travel destinations and activities. While planning for future vacations, check out the best group tours to take in Chicago.
Best in Chow Food Tour
The Best in Chow Food Tour by Food Planet covers all the important cuisine specialties Chicago has to offer. This tour takes place in Chicago’s River North and Streeterville locations to give you the ultimate Chicago foodie experience, with stops for Italian beef, deep-dish pizza, and the famous Garrett’s popcorn. Tour guides also give historical, architectural, and cultural lessons along the way.
Inside Walking Tours
For a fascinating indoor experience, take an Inside Chicago Walking Tour such as The Dazzling Interiors of the Loop, which explores the internal beauty of the Loop’s finest buildings. The tour provides a history of Chicago’s buildings and details of the architectural designs that often go unnoticed by passersby.
Segway Night Tour
Take a Segway tour after the sun sets to view the city’s beautiful skyscrapers fully illuminated as you visit famous Chicago locations such as Buckingham Fountain and Lincoln Park.
The Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
For a more relaxed way to see the city, take a Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. These buses stop at 13 popular locations around the city, such as the Willis Tower Skydeck, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. Tour takers can hop off the bus at any of these locations, stay as long as they want, and continue the tour from a later Big Bus.
Chicago Prohibition Tour
If you and your friends are looking for a bar crawl with a unique historical twist, take the Chicago Prohibition Tour. This bus tour is one of the best group tours to take in Chicago. The tour takes you through neighborhoods such as Old Town, Wicker Park, and the Loop to historic bars where you will learn about gangsters, speakeasies, and the history of prohibition in Chicago.
Urban Kayak History Tour
For a more active tour of the city, take a kayak tour down the Chicago River. The kayak tour guides you down the Chicago River for an up-close look at some of the city’s most historic and famous architecture.
Tours are a great way to see all that the city of Chicago has to offer on your next group getaway. Learn about Chicago’s history, culture, and cuisine, all while taking in unique and astonishing sights.