Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Many companies offer discounts if you book online. Outdoors-oriented tours operate
from April to November only, unless otherwise specified.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
BOAT, WALKING TOURS
(CAF; 312-922-3432;
www.architecture.org
;
224 S Michigan Ave; tours $10-40; Brown,
Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line to Adams)
The gold-standard boat tours ($40) sail from
Michigan Ave's river dock. The popular Rise of the Skyscraper walking tours ($17) leave
from the downtown Michigan Ave address. Weekday lunchtime tours ($10) explore indi-
vidual landmark buildings. Buy tickets online or at CAF.
Chicago Greeter
WALKING TOUR
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( 312-945-4231;
www.chicagogreeter.com
)
Pairs you with a local city dweller who
takes you on a personal two- to four-hour tour customized by theme (architecture, his-
tory, gay and lesbian, and more) or neighborhood. Travel is by foot and/or public trans-
portation. Reserve 10 business days in advance.
10am-3pm Fri-Sun;
Brown,
Orange, Green, Purple or Pink Line to Randolph)
Offers one-hour Loop tours on the spot
from the Chicago Cultural Center visitor center.
Chicago History Museum
CYCLING, WALKING TOURS
( 312-642-4600;
www.chicagohistory.org
; tours $20-55)
The museum counts pub crawls, El
(elevated/subway system) jaunts, cycling routes and cemetery walks among its excellent
tour arsenal. Departure points and times vary.
Weird Chicago Tours
BUS TOUR
( 888-446-7859;
www.weirdchicago.com
; 600 N Clark St; 3hr tours $30; 7pm Fri & Sat, 3pm
Sat; Red Line to Grand)
Drives by ghost, gangster and red-light sites. Departs across
from the Hard Rock Cafe.
