Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

Chicago, US
98% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (68 reviews)

Highlights

  • Sample delicious Chicago-style deep dish pizza
  • Indulge in a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian Beef
  • Experience the magical Christkindlemarket
  • Admire the beautiful Christmas window displays at Marshall Field's
  • Explore Millennium Park and see the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture

Meeting Point

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.

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What to expect

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Christkindlemarket

Enjoy a hot cider at this outdoor german christmas market

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

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.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Macy's on State Street

Enjoy the Holiday decor

Duration 10 minutes
4

Millennium Park

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.

Duration 60 minutes
5

Cloud Gate

Iconic Chicago attraction

Duration 5 minutes
6

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Gorgeous open air amphitheater

Duration 5 minutes
7

Daley Bicentennial Plaza

Enjoy Christkindlmarkt in Chicago

Duration 20 minutes
8

Chicago Christmas Tree

Visit Chicago's Christmas Tree

Duration 5 minutes
9

Wrigley Building

Visit one of Chicago's iconic buildings

Duration 5 minutes
10

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Enjoy Chicago-style deep dish pizza

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
11

Millennium Hall

Enjoy a Chicago style hot dog or Italian Beef

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
12

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

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.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
13

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Enjoy an italian beef sandwich.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
14

The Art Institute of Chicago

Amazing collections

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email to reservations@bobbysbikehike.com after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
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    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.
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    VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
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    TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
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    Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    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.
Provided by Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago

What our experts say

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    Try the deep dish at Lou Malnati's!
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    Visit the Christkindlmarket for unique gifts.
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    Take photos at Cloud Gate for great memories.
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    Dress warm; it can get chilly outside.
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    Check out nearby restaurants for dinner.

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