Bobby's Bike Hike: Exploring Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods
4.9
194 Ratings
Chicago
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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(194 Ratings)
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Debbie_l
Nov 5, 2023
November 2023 - We went in the morning, the weather was beautiful and guide Vasil was excellent. It was a great experience.
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Apollobay1
Oct 18, 2023
E-bike convert. - Very good tour of interesting neighborhoods with a great guide - thanks! Also had a great upgrade to e-bikes … now a convert!
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Helen_w
Oct 1, 2023
Perfect for anyone who likes biking but dislikes navigating through a foreign city - We loved the lakefront tour! Vasil was a great tour guide and he had interesting stories to share. We saw a lot more from Chicago than we would have been able to discover by foot. We loved the ease of just following someone who knows the area. While riding, you can just take in the scenery without worrying about navigating. They know which ways are bike-appropriate and take you on a beautiful tour to spaces you would likely miss otherwise!
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Julie_a
Sep 27, 2023
Awesome and a must do - Actually cycling in a city with a confident guide making it all seem easy , Gold Coast was beautiful as was st micheals church .
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Kasey_f
Aug 19, 2023
A great way to see the city! - York was a great tour guide. I felt safe the entire time riding through the city. I had a blast and can’t wait to do this again one day!
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Vrdbs
Aug 6, 2023
Cycle your chicago - This is the way to see Chicago Excellent tour guide called T He was very knowledgable and passionate about Chicago and learnt many thinking never knew Would highly recommend
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Rodger
Aug 1, 2023
A most memorable food tour! - The tour was fantastic & lead by Julia. We are both in our late 60’s & thought this might be out of our comfort zone. We were wrong. Julia was extra cautious & we never felt that the traffic was intimidating. Plus the food stops where excellent & we will return on our own at a later date. With the number of stops our old legs never got wore out. We will return for other tours. Ask for Julia.
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903geraldr
Aug 1, 2023
Best bike tour ever. - All aspects of this bike tour were excellent. The bikes were in very good condition as were the helmets. The safety briefing was concise and useful for a group of 15 bicyclists in downtown Chicago. The tour guide (I can’t believe I forgot his name) was outstanding. He was a very good speaker, funny, engaging, knowledgable and informative - everything you look for in a guide. The tour path was rideable and there were plenty of stops and talks. Really a good time.
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Foodfinders2011
Jul 16, 2023
Great introduction to Chicago’s history and northern neighbourhoods - What a great overview of Chicago’s north end. It was a nice break from all the touristy areas and provided an easy way to see some great and interesting neighbourhoods. Our guide was awesome.
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Expedition312480
Jun 25, 2023
Bobby’s Bike Tour - Seeing the quieter historic neighborhoods and learning so many fun facts and Chicago history from our entertaining guide AJ.
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