Lakefront Neighborhoods Small-Group Bike Tour
Start your bike tour of Chicago's lakefront neighborhoods at Lake Shore Drive, where you'll be outfitted with a bicycle and a helmet. After a safety briefing from your guide, set out to discover the Windy City on two wheels. Follow your guide off the beaten path through scenic parks and along Lake Michigan’s popular shores to quiet residential neighborhoods on the North Side of Chicago. You'll also cycle past North Avenue Beach and the Magnificent Mile, and marvel at the elegant homes and brick mansions of the Gold Coast Historic District. As you go, your guide will share insights about each neighborhood, and point out highlights such as St Michael's Church, the Playboy Mansion, Oprah Winfrey’s penthouse, and the historic district of Old Town, lined with charming Victorian houses. You’ll hear interesting facts about how Chicagoans live and develop an appreciation for one of America’s greatest cities.Expect to cycle at a leisurely pace for about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) of mostly flat terrain. Finally, the tour ends when you return to the original meeting point.
Overview
Start your bike tour of Chicago's lakefront neighborhoods at Lake Shore Drive, where you'll be outfitted with a bicycle and a helmet. After a safety briefing from your guide, set out to discover the Windy City on two wheels.
Follow your guide off the beaten path through scenic parks and along Lake Michigan’s popular shores to quiet residential neighborhoods on the North Side of Chicago. You'll also cycle past North Avenue Beach and the Magnificent Mile, and marvel at the elegant homes and brick mansions of the Gold Coast Historic District.
As you go, your guide will share insights about each neighborhood, and point out highlights such as St Michael's Church, the Playboy Mansion, Oprah Winfrey’s penthouse, and the historic district of Old Town, lined with charming Victorian houses. You’ll hear interesting facts about how Chicagoans live and develop an appreciation for one of America’s greatest cities.
Expect to cycle at a leisurely pace for about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) of mostly flat terrain. Finally, the tour ends when you return to the original meeting point.
Itinerary
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.
Located in the heart of Old Town, stunning St. Michael’s Church is one of less than a dozen buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 187
The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district, home to upscale shops, cool restaurants and hotels, and Michigan Avenue.
Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free for all to enjoy and is home to hundreds of beautiful animals from all over the world including lions, tigers, penguins, reptiles, gorillas, and camels.
15 minutesLake Michigan
One of the five Great Lakes and a beautiful Chicago staple.
15 minutesNorth Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach is one of the Windy City’s most popular public beaches. It features white sand, kayak and jet-ski rentals, bars, restaurants, and the clear, freshwater of the great Lake Michigan.
15 minutesLakefront Trail
The sprawling Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile, paved bike and walking path that straddles the shore of Lake Michigan, and connects the Windy City’s north and south side neighborhoods.
20 minutesGold Coast
Enjoy the oppulent mansions along Chicago's lakefront
10 minutesOld Town
Enjoy Chicago's beautiful neighborhood just north of downtown. Old Town survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
5 minutesLincoln Park
Gorgeous neighborhood on the north coast of Chicago
10 minutesLakefront Trail
Enjoy the most gorgeous section the 20 mile Lakefront Bike Trail
10 minutes
Location
Address
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local tour guide
- Bicycle
- Helmet
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- $10 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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