Bike Tour of Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods

Join Bobby’s Bike Hike on a 3-hour adventure through Chicago’s Lakefront Neighborhoods. Explore iconic landmarks, charming villages, and scenic bike paths. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - Opened in 1967, The Museum of Contemporary Art, or MCA, is home to one of the largest collections of post-WWII visual art in the world.
What's Included
  • Local tour guide
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Additional Information

Bobby’s Bike Hike, a celebrated and long-standing American city bicycle tour company, is the tour that catapulted Bobby to fame. It has repeatedly received recognition from renowned platforms such as National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, among others! Bobby now offers a range of over a dozen specialized tours, with The Lakefront Neighborhoods ride being the one that set the ball rolling. Embark on a 3-hour adventure with one of Bobby’s experienced guides through the stunning neighborhoods of Chicago’s North Side. Take in sights of Streeterville’s ever-growing skyline, Gold Coast’s high-end residential properties, the artistic enclave of Old Town, and the verdant landscapes of Lincoln Park. The tour culminates in a leisurely ride down the Lakefront Trail, one of the nation’s most loved shoreline bike paths. This relaxed adventure is certain to create long-lasting memories! The tour sets off from 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.

  • This tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Professional guides blend quality information, group interaction, and most of all, fun, to create an unforgettable Chicago experience. Bikes are provided. Child bikes, seats and tagalongs are available.
  • Storage for larger bags/items available for free
  • Please note: children must be strong, capable riders and be able to bike for 9 miles
  • TripAdvisor rated Bobby’s Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
  • Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If extreme weather forces cancellation there will be options to change tours or refund.
  • 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.
Location
540 N Lake Shore Dr
North Lake Shore Drive
Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margot_g
Jul 31, 2024
You get to see a lot - I loved that in 3 short hours I was able to see many aspects of the city. My favorites were: the lakefront bike path, and Neighborhoods, as well as Lincoln Park and zoo. The biking itself included breaks, and the route was navigated for you so you could simply enjoy the sights. I highly recommend this tour! Also Jay’s personality and knowledge made for a fun and informative experience. What a great tour guide! Thanks Again Jay!
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Yperez1162
Jul 20, 2024
Bucket List Item - CHECK!!! - What a fun way to spend 3hrs in Chicago on a lovely summer day. If you’d like to see the sights but aren’t a hardcore, bike shorts, “I brought my own handlebars” kind of cyclist you are home!! Bobby’s is friendly and feels like home but don’t be fooled - the team is very professional and the equipment is in top shape. The tour was informative and Daisy and Jamal were wonderful guides. Thanks so much for helping me check this off my bucket list ✅
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614dariab
Jul 18, 2024
Super fun adventure in the city! - Our tour guide was York and in a word....DELIGHTFUL! I have been on several city tours by bike and this was far and above the best ever. He had a winning personality! He was genuinely interested in what he was sharing with us...as if he hadn't said it many times before. He had great stories, was very conscientious of our safety, and was generally just a fun and interesting person.
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853chongy
Jul 15, 2024
Great experience! - The bike tour was awesome! Our guide Jay is great. It is fun to go through the old town and see interesting places. The pace is just right and there was plenty of shade in the street to stay cool during summer time.
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Begreater
Jun 15, 2024
Great time for family of 5 with teens! - Jay was an awesome guide on our bike tour around Chicago. His instructions made it very easy to follow his lead. At each stop, he gave a brief yet enthusiastic history on our location. We rode regular pedal bikes which were all given names. My husband was one of the designated "rear ambassadors" whose job was to make sure the pack stayed together! I would highly recommend adding this to your itinerary .
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Paulacarballido
May 28, 2024
Awesome Time! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Bobby's Bike Hike, and it was all thanks to our incredible tour guide, Jay! Jay went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Whether we were cruising through scenic routes or stopping at iconic landmarks, Jay's storytelling and insights added a whole new dimension to the experience. This bike tour exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn't have asked for a better way to spend the day with our friends. If you're looking for an engaging, educational, and downright fun bike tour, we highly recommend Bobby's Bike Hike. Thank you, Jay, for making our trip so memorable! We'll definitely be back for more adventures.
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Eaglesin08
May 19, 2024
Great Chicago Bike Tour! - While planning our recent trip to Chicago, I decided to tack on this bike tour. So happy I did! Our tour guide, York, was the best! He provided comprehensive information about the city-past and present-at various stops along the way. So interesting and informative! York kept the pace easy, but we still covered a lot of ground and even made our way over to the old airport. Such an enjoyable way to experience a part of this great town!
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Gregory
May 10, 2024
Nice tour of Chicago - We did this on our last day in Chicago to fill the day as we were catching the 20:05 train. This would have been better done at the start of our visit. It is a very interesting tour, and Daisey is very knowledgeable about Chicago. The tour was done at a nice pace, and it didn't t feel like 3 hours. It's a great tour, and I would definitely recommend it if you want to see the quiet parts of Chicago..
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Eyr_nbj_rkv
May 3, 2024
Excellent in all ways - Excellent in all ways. The speed was good and the utmost safety was maintained. Fun guide who took everyone into account.
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Sandy
Apr 30, 2024
A must do in Chicago!! - The guides Gab and Dan were amazing and made the tour! It was great to see the real Chicago away from the obvious sites, and a lovely varied tour. A must do.
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