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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
There’s nothing more magical than downtown Chicago during the holiday season. Bobby’s Holiday Hike is a 3hr guided walking and food tour through the Chicago Loop, brought to you by Bobby's Bike Hike, internationally recognized for their tours. You’ll get to sample the Windy City’s favorite winter treats; including a slice of deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dog, Italian Beef, chocolate brownie, and hot apple cider. Upon arrival, you can add a VIP holiday craft beer package for $19.99/person. Our entertaining guides will get your holiday spirit primed with plenty of food and knowledge. Did you know Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was a story created in Chicago? You’ll see the Christmas window displays at the original Marshall Field’s department store, Chicago's city Christmas tree, the ice skating rink at Millennium Park, and the legendary Christkindlmarket, a traditional German Christmas Market. No other tour offers such an all-inclusive experience of Chicago during the holidays!
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Food samples
Holiday attractions
Holiday Cocoa or Cider
Local tour guide
$10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Departure Point: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Wrigley Building
Directions: Please note that the entrance is located on the Northside of the Wrigley Building - ground level. Your guide will be wearing a Bobby's Bike Hike shirt and paddle.
Christkindlemarket, Chicago, Illinois, United States Enjoy a hot cider at this outdoor german christmas market 10 minutes
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, Chicago, Illinois, United States Stroll down State Street where the lights, decorations and window displays dazzle.
Throughout your tour, you'll make stops for a variety of tasty treats, including a brownie sample at the Palmer House Hotel, where the chocolatey treat was invented! While inside the historic building, your guide shows you the magnificent interior architecture of this grand old hotel, where many famous guests have stayed since it opened in 1875. 15 minutes
Macy's on State Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States Enjoy the Holiday decor 10 minutes
Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States Get a full tour of Millennium Park and gaze over the large outdoor ice-skating rink, flanked by the some of the most iconic buildings on the Chicago skyline. Watch hundreds of skaters twirl as they enjoy the free attraction. See the city’s official Christmas tree, loaded with spectacular ornaments and lights. 60 minutes
Cloud Gate, Chicago, Illinois, United States Iconic Chicago attraction 5 minutes
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States Gorgeous open air amphitheater 5 minutes
Daley Bicentennial Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, United States Enjoy Christkindlmarkt in Chicago 20 minutes
Chicago, IL 60601, USA Visit Chicago's Christmas Tree 5 minutes
Wrigley Building, Chicago, Illinois, United States Visit one of Chicago's iconic buildings 5 minutes
410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Enjoy Chicago-style deep dish pizza 15 minutes
11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA Enjoy a Chicago style hot dog or Italian Beef 10 minutes
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, Chicago, Illinois, United States Visit the iconic Palmer House Hotel lobby and enjoy the original recipe brownie, invented here at the hotel for the 1893 Chicago's Worlds Fair. 10 minutes
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA Enjoy an italian beef sandwich. 10 minutes
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States Amazing collections
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email to [email protected] after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
formorrie4
21 Dec 2023
Such a fun tour. Julia was AMAZING and so knowledgeable. A great way to sample Chicago’s most popular culinary delights while learning about the city and its history. A must do tour!!
960becb
20 Dec 2023
Great tour. The food and drink were delicious and Our tour guide Mickey was fun and knowledgable! Would recommend.
Shanta_C
18 Dec 2023
This was my husband and I first time visiting Chicago. I'm so happy I decided to do the tour and enjoyed every second of it. Our tour guide was Brooke, whom was very knowledgable of the entire city. I would definitely recommend this tour when visiting Chicago and ask for Brooke, she was amazing.
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