Chicago Riverwalk Tour: History and Architecture

Explore Chicago’s Riverwalk and uncover its rich history and iconic architecture on a 2-hour guided tour. Perfect for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chicago Riverwalk - The Chicago River, a vital center of trade and commerce since the late 1700s, has transformed into a vibrant and stunning destination for celebration.
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What's Included
  • Entertaining and Instagrammable Walk in Chicago’s Riverfront
  • Expert, highly reviewed, tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the unique history of the Chicago River and its newly enhanced Riverwalk.
Chicago boasts one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated skylines, and the Riverwalk offers a perfect vantage point to admire its stunning architecture. Discover Chicago’s Rich History and Iconic Architecture.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s past…

Location
1 W Wacker Dr
West Wacker Drive
Directly outside of the Renaissance Hotel at the corner of State St. and Wacker Dr.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthewbe3097lu
Nov 29, 2024
Great way to start our time in Chicago - Our family of 5 were the only ones signed up but our guide, Mike Wilensky, still gave us a fantastic tour. He adapted the tour to avoid closures along the river walk and was great interacting with all of us, including our kids. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Even brought visual aids to illustrate many of his talking points. I would highly recommend Tours by Foot and especially Mike.
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Sfvacationer
Nov 16, 2024
A great overview of Chicago history and buildings - Mike is a great guide. He was knowledgable and personable and was a wonderful story-teller. He also engaged us in asking questions and sharing our thoughts on various aspects of the tour, which made us feel welcomed and involved. I highly recommend Mike.
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597nazymk
Nov 15, 2024
A very entertaining tour - Very entertaining tour. In 2 hours we went around a piece of town, but every building, every bridge of this section had its own interesting rich history. Our guide was Bruce Pilkenton, a very well-liked man who could hook and hold the attention of the group, and prepared creatively for the hike, bringing with him unique images from the last century of buildings and streets. He was even our photographer at times. The price of the tour is generally ridiculous, I would pay 3 times more )
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200ashokg
Oct 18, 2024
Enjoyable and Informative - Such a delightful tour with Andy! He made the history entertaining and kept everyone engaged. The Riverwalk is breathtaking, and he even shared tips for other great spots to visit afterward. I highly recommend this tour for a fun way to see Chicago!
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Davidco5655gg
Oct 16, 2024
Mike was a fantastic tour guide! - Mike was a fantastic tour guide! As a long time resident of Chicago, he knew the city like the back of his hand, and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and its history. He was also great at asking questions, listening, and coming up with relevant stories on the fly. It was the highlight of my trip!
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Daydream09759515365
Oct 16, 2024
History and Beauty Combined - What a great experience on the Riverwalk tour! The guide from Tours by Foot made history entertaining and engaging. The beautiful scenery added to the fun, making it a must-do for anyone visiting Chicago!
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Natalieg911
Oct 15, 2024
Great tour! - Mike was the best tour guide you could wish for. Passionate about the city and so knowledgeable. It was a rainy day and he made adjustments to the tour so we wouldn't freeze and get soaking wet, but kept all the sights and info. A morning really well spent!
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524sangitag
Oct 15, 2024
Family Adventure - We had a great time on the Chicago Riverwalk tour with Tours by Foot! The stories made history exciting for both kids and adults. The beautiful views kept everyone engaged, and the kids loved spotting landmarks along the way. Highly recommend this tour for families wanting to explore the city together!
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