Chicago 3-Hour Bike Tour of Lakefront Neighborhoods
by Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours - Chicago
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 3-hour guided bike tour covers several of Chicago’s North Side lakefront neighborhoods. The group rides at a relaxed pace with bikes and helmets provided. The tour begins by cycling past the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Gold Coast, an area known for its historic mansions and tree-lined streets. Riders then pass through the Gold Coast neighborhood itself, seeing grand homes and learning about the area's development after the Great Chicago Fire. Continuing along the route, the tour goes by The Magnificent Mile shopping district, followed by a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest free zoos in the US. The route includes a stop at St. Michael’s Church in Old Town, a landmark that survived the 1871 fire. The tour proceeds to North Avenue Beach, offering city skyline views across the sand and water. The final stretch is a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, an 18-mile bike path along Lake Michigan. Along the way, riders see the lake itself, the Standing Lincoln Statue, and neighborhoods like Old Town, Lincoln Park, Streeterville, and the Magnificent Mile. The guide provides historical context and points out architectural highlights throughout. Food and drinks are not included and gratuities are suggested but optional. The ride is family-friendly but requires children to be able to bike about 9 miles comfortably.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
The tour passes the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Gold Coast neighborhood. This cultural institution is located among historic mansions and tree-lined streets. The guide explains how the museum contributes to Chicago’s modern art scene and its architectural significance.
5 min
Gold Coast
Riders travel through the Gold Coast, an elegant area featuring grand mansions, historic brownstones, and shaded streets. The guide discusses the neighborhood's development after the Great Chicago Fire and its status as home to influential Chicago families.
10 min
The Magnificent Mile
The route includes a ride along the Magnificent Mile section of Michigan Avenue with stops to view historic hotels, architectural landmarks, and prominent shopping storefronts. The guide shares the area’s history as a former mansion district turned commercial hub.
Lincoln Park Zoo
The group rides past Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest free zoos in the US, surrounded by green space near Lake Michigan. The guide describes the zoo’s origins dating to 1868 and how the park area was transformed from cemetery grounds after the Great Chicago Fire.
15 min
St. Michael’s Church
The tour stops at St. Michael’s Church in Old Town, built in 1852. This church survived the Great Chicago Fire and its steeple historically served as a navigation aid for ships on Lake Michigan. The guide explains the church’s role in the neighborhood’s rebuilding.
15 min
North Avenue Beach
Riders visit North Avenue Beach, located on the lakefront with views of the Chicago skyline. The guide talks about the preservation of the lakefront for public use and the beach’s role as a social and recreational space.
15 min
Lakefront Trail
The tour includes a section on the Lakefront Trail, an 18-mile paved bike path along Lake Michigan. The guide discusses the trail’s importance as a public recreational area and its setting between the lake and city skyline.
20 min
Lake Michigan
Cyclists ride alongside Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, enjoying views of open water, sailboats, and beaches. The guide shares how the lake influenced Chicago’s growth and identity.
15 min
Old Town
The tour passes through Old Town, known for Victorian-era homes that survived the Great Chicago Fire. The guide describes the neighborhood’s history as an artists' and cultural community and its architectural preservation.
15 min
Lincoln Park
Riders go through Lincoln Park, an urban park area with historic brownstones and shaded streets. The guide explains the park’s transformation from former cemetery grounds to a public green space.
10 min
Streeterville
The route includes Streeterville, a lakeside neighborhood built on reclaimed land after the Great Chicago Fire. Riders see modern towers, marinas, and lake views while hearing about the area’s development from a sandbar to a valuable city district.
Standing Lincoln Statue
The final stop is the Standing Lincoln Statue in Lincoln Park, which depicts Abraham Lincoln before his presidency. The guide notes this statue predates the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and reflects Lincoln’s Illinois roots.
5 min
Meeting point
Your Chicago Bike Tour will begin at Bobby's Bike Hike, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive (entrance on Ohio Street). Enter through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance. Arrive 15 minutes before start time to check-in.
End point
Your Chicago Bike Tour will begin at Bobby's Bike Hike, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive (entrance on Ohio Street). Enter through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance. Arrive 15 minutes before start time to check-in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago 3-Hour Bike Tour of Lakefront Neighborhoods
by Bobby's Bike, Hike & Food Tours - Chicago
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 3-hour guided bike tour covers several of Chicago’s North Side lakefront neighborhoods. The group rides at a relaxed pace with bikes and helmets provided. The tour begins by cycling past the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Gold Coast, an area known for its historic mansions and tree-lined streets. Riders then pass through the Gold Coast neighborhood itself, seeing grand homes and learning about the area's development after the Great Chicago Fire. Continuing along the route, the tour goes by The Magnificent Mile shopping district, followed by a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest free zoos in the US. The route includes a stop at St. Michael’s Church in Old Town, a landmark that survived the 1871 fire. The tour proceeds to North Avenue Beach, offering city skyline views across the sand and water. The final stretch is a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, an 18-mile bike path along Lake Michigan. Along the way, riders see the lake itself, the Standing Lincoln Statue, and neighborhoods like Old Town, Lincoln Park, Streeterville, and the Magnificent Mile. The guide provides historical context and points out architectural highlights throughout. Food and drinks are not included and gratuities are suggested but optional. The ride is family-friendly but requires children to be able to bike about 9 miles comfortably.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
The tour passes the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Gold Coast neighborhood. This cultural institution is located among historic mansions and tree-lined streets. The guide explains how the museum contributes to Chicago’s modern art scene and its architectural significance.
5 min
Gold Coast
Riders travel through the Gold Coast, an elegant area featuring grand mansions, historic brownstones, and shaded streets. The guide discusses the neighborhood's development after the Great Chicago Fire and its status as home to influential Chicago families.
10 min
The Magnificent Mile
The route includes a ride along the Magnificent Mile section of Michigan Avenue with stops to view historic hotels, architectural landmarks, and prominent shopping storefronts. The guide shares the area’s history as a former mansion district turned commercial hub.
Lincoln Park Zoo
The group rides past Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest free zoos in the US, surrounded by green space near Lake Michigan. The guide describes the zoo’s origins dating to 1868 and how the park area was transformed from cemetery grounds after the Great Chicago Fire.
15 min
St. Michael’s Church
The tour stops at St. Michael’s Church in Old Town, built in 1852. This church survived the Great Chicago Fire and its steeple historically served as a navigation aid for ships on Lake Michigan. The guide explains the church’s role in the neighborhood’s rebuilding.
15 min
North Avenue Beach
Riders visit North Avenue Beach, located on the lakefront with views of the Chicago skyline. The guide talks about the preservation of the lakefront for public use and the beach’s role as a social and recreational space.
15 min
Lakefront Trail
The tour includes a section on the Lakefront Trail, an 18-mile paved bike path along Lake Michigan. The guide discusses the trail’s importance as a public recreational area and its setting between the lake and city skyline.
20 min
Lake Michigan
Cyclists ride alongside Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, enjoying views of open water, sailboats, and beaches. The guide shares how the lake influenced Chicago’s growth and identity.
15 min
Old Town
The tour passes through Old Town, known for Victorian-era homes that survived the Great Chicago Fire. The guide describes the neighborhood’s history as an artists' and cultural community and its architectural preservation.
15 min
Lincoln Park
Riders go through Lincoln Park, an urban park area with historic brownstones and shaded streets. The guide explains the park’s transformation from former cemetery grounds to a public green space.
10 min
Streeterville
The route includes Streeterville, a lakeside neighborhood built on reclaimed land after the Great Chicago Fire. Riders see modern towers, marinas, and lake views while hearing about the area’s development from a sandbar to a valuable city district.
Standing Lincoln Statue
The final stop is the Standing Lincoln Statue in Lincoln Park, which depicts Abraham Lincoln before his presidency. The guide notes this statue predates the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and reflects Lincoln’s Illinois roots.
5 min
Meeting point
Your Chicago Bike Tour will begin at Bobby's Bike Hike, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive (entrance on Ohio Street). Enter through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance. Arrive 15 minutes before start time to check-in.
End point
Your Chicago Bike Tour will begin at Bobby's Bike Hike, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive (entrance on Ohio Street). Enter through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance. Arrive 15 minutes before start time to check-in.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.