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Bikes, Bites, and Brews: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour
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Bike around Chicago without worrying about equipment or navigation 
Duration:
4h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
15
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    4h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Group size:
    15
  • Near public transportation
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Chicago offers amazing historical and culinary adventures, and this bike and food tour allows you to experience both while leaving the navigation to a guide. Hop on a provided bike and pedal around 13 miles (21 kilometers) at a moderate pace through Gold Coast, Wrigleyville, and other famous neighborhoods, stopping along the way to refuel with Chicago-style pizza, hot dogs, cupcakes, and beer.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 4h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • Learn about the city's culinary history through commentary 
  • Visit neighborhoods that many city visitors don't get to
  • Enjoy the authentic dishes Chicago made famous
What to expect
Meet at the tour’s bike-shop departure location along Lake Shore Drive, where you’ll listen to a safety briefing and get set up with a properly sized bike and helmet. Pedal through local neighborhoods, leaving the navigation and planning to your guide. Just follow along for the roughly 13-mile (21-kilometer) ride. On the day tour, ride through Wrigleyville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Gold Coast. On the night tour, visit Gold Coast, Chicago’s Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain and Chicago’s Lakefront Trail. Learn what makes Chicago deep-dish pizza special, why you’ll get dirty looks if you ask for ketchup with your hot dog, and where to find the best local craft brews. Learn about the history of each neighborhood, and finish with a cupcake at one of the city’s best bakeries. Your guide will be happy to provide you with more suggestions on where to eat and drink in Chicago during the remainder of your stay. Both the 11:30 am and 5:30 pm tours include healthy portions of Deep Dish pizza, Chicago hot dogs, locally crafted beers, and dessert to top things off.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 4h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Learn about the city's culinary history through commentary 
  • Visit neighborhoods that many city visitors don't get to
  • Enjoy the authentic dishes Chicago made famous
What to expect
Meet at the tour’s bike-shop departure location along Lake Shore Drive, where you’ll listen to a safety briefing and get set up with a properly sized bike and helmet. Pedal through local neighborhoods, leaving the navigation and planning to your guide. Just follow along for the roughly 13-mile (21-kilometer) ride. On the day tour, ride through Wrigleyville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Gold Coast. On the night tour, visit Gold Coast, Chicago’s Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain and Chicago’s Lakefront Trail. Learn what makes Chicago deep-dish pizza special, why you’ll get dirty looks if you ask for ketchup with your hot dog, and where to find the best local craft brews. Learn about the history of each neighborhood, and finish with a cupcake at one of the city’s best bakeries. Your guide will be happy to provide you with more suggestions on where to eat and drink in Chicago during the remainder of your stay. Both the 11:30 am and 5:30 pm tours include healthy portions of Deep Dish pizza, Chicago hot dogs, locally crafted beers, and dessert to top things off.
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 3332BITE
Important information
Inclusions
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Water Bottle
  • Expert local guide
  • Food and beer samples
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Murphy's Bleachers
Exclusions
  • $10-15 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Duration
4h
Departure details
  • Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Moderate level, must be able to ride a bike for 13 miles
  • Must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol.
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • 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
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Inclusions
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Water Bottle
  • Expert local guide
  • Food and beer samples
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Chicago
  • Entry/Admission - Murphy's Bleachers
Exclusions
  • $10-15 per person suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
Departure details
  • Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
Duration
4h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Moderate level, must be able to ride a bike for 13 miles
  • Must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol.
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • 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
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
What you can expect during your visit
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours
    540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    Through the driveway (tunnel) to our entrance
    See address & details
  • 1
    River North - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
    See details
    Pass by
    Gold Coast
  • 2
    Lincoln Park
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    The Wiener's Circle
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 4
    Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 5
    Wrigley Field
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 6
    Murphy's Bleachers
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
    See details
    Pass by
    Boystown
  • 7
    Lake Michigan
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 8
    Lakefront Trail
    Stop: 20 minutes
    See details
    Pass by
    Oak Street Beach
  • 9
    North Avenue Beach
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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5.0
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Dave H
Saint Louis, MO15 contributions
Bike Tour - AMAZING, but even better in the rain!
First off, Bobby’s was kind enough to allow us to move our reservation back nearly 3 months from July to October when our flight was unexpectedly canceled last minute over the summer. Amazing customer service!

Secondly, the TOUR WAS TOP NOTCH! The weather was windy, cold and rainy and that made the tour more unique and special! We rode on wonderful bikes for 14 miles through the streets of downtown Chicago and finished with 45 minutes along Lake Michigan while the water was crashing into the bank like crazy… made for amazing views!

Well-organized and safe, we had a slice of Chicago deep dish pizza and then a local beer, award-winning cupcake and a Chicago-style hotdog and finally a few local beers.

4 hours of memories, well worth the cost for the experience! Julia was a terrific guide!!
Written 25 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
1990liz
Watertown, NY2 contributions
A day of clean fun!
This is a must do while visiting in downtown Chicago. We were able to see parts of Chicago neighbor hoods and ride along the waterfront of Lake Michigan . If you don’t want to drive around or take cab services all the time, this is the way to see some of Chicago , and next day you can rent one of their bikes at a very discounted rate if you have taken the tour, then ride all day yourselves!
Written 16 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Julie D
Tacoma, WA15 contributions
Well, that was fun!
I had a wonderful time. All my worries about riding in traffic on city streets came to nothing. Our guide, Thomas, kept us in a pack, safely navigating the route through all kinds of residential, downtown, and bike trail traffic. I felt really good the whole way!
Written 24 June 2021
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JohannHelga
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland24 contributions
Great fun and way to see Chicago
Apr 2022
We are 4 friends that booked this tour to see Chicago from a different perspective than walking or a bus. We did not go on this tour expecting anything special but it turned out to be insanely fun, both due to Chicago being a fun city to visit but not least because of our tour guides, Julia and Josie, they are a bundle of fun and made us all really enjoy the 4 plus hours the tour takes. Insidentaly they are both aspiring actors/singers and very talented so you just might be taking a tour with future stars.
If you take this tour ask for them to guide you :)
Written 15 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cassinator7
Rocklin, CA2 contributions
Pizza, cupcakes, hot dogs and beer, oh my !!
What a great way to experience Chicago and all it has to offer !!! We loved biking around the city, visiting the local eateries and learning a bit of history. Pizza, cupcakes, hot dogs and beer, oh my !!! My only critique would be to make it four stops rather than five. We felt a bit rushed at the last bar. The other four places we stopped, we had a chance to sit and talk with our guide, Nate, and to others on the tour. But with the last bar stop, we were crowded into a small dark bar and did not have enough time to really enjoy our beverages. I would still highly recommend this tour. It was one of my favorites from our week long adventure in Chicago.
Written 27 June 2021
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Corey Hesser
4 contributions
Outstanding Tour!
Aug 2021
This was an absolutely fantastic tour! We went on a 13 mile bike ride around Chicago and stopped at 4 different establishments plus a few unique places. We also rode through many different neighborhoods, so we were able to get a good feel of what Chicago is like. Everything is included in the price, so you don't have to worry about paying for any of the food/drinks on the tour.

Julia (our guide) did a fantastic job going over easy-to-remember safety guidelines that helped us ride on the busy Chicago roads safely without being worried. She was extremely friendly and engaging to every single person on the tour, so we all felt like a real part of the tour. Even after herding us around for 13 miles and 4 hours, Julia still had endless energy at the end of the tour.
Written 12 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Seth L
1 contribution
Excellent Tour With Julia
Oct 2021 • Friends
This was such a cool tour! Julia does a great job of being entertaining, informative yet also allowing us to take everything in. My favorite stops were Lu Malnati’s and Harry Carey’s bar on the pier. Julia even, somehow, convinced me to eat the Chicago dog without ketchup 😂… and it was good too! We also got great suggestions that we were able to use for the rest of our trip. 10/10 would recommend, and I will also do another one of their tours when I visit Chicago again.
Written 4 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sadler Kirk
Hilliard, OH2 contributions
An exciting way to see Chicago!
Jul 2020
My wife and I did this tour over July 4th weekend, and we really enjoyed it! It was a little intimidating at first to be on a bike out on the street with cars and all, but we didn't have any issues whatsoever, I think Chicago drivers (at least in the downtown area) are used to seeing cyclists and tourists on bikes. Our guide Kevin was great, he was super accommodating as well as knowledgeable about the city and the food, etc. He also did an excellent job getting us through traffic as a group, not an easy thing to do! The places we visited to eat were all delicious and the combo of eating and biking was just fine because we weren't eating a lot at each stop and the biking itself was not strenuous (Chicago is mercifully flat). It was really hot the day we did this (lower 90's) so we ended up good and sweaty by the time we finished, but from here we headed over for an architecture boat tour and it was not an issue!
Written 5 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Austin R
Orland Park, IL1 contribution
Amazing Tour!!
Jan 2021 • Friends
We had an absolutely phenomenal time on our Bike, Bites, and Brews Tour with Bobby's Bike Hike! We know Covid times are weird, but this gave us an exceptional and unique way to see the city and try some delicious treats from some great local restaurants and hidden gems. We are so thankful to our tour guide, Gabe, for braving the frigid cold with us and teaching us so much! Gabe cannot get enough praise for his historical knowledge, fun spirit, amazing impressions, sense of the city, and aptitude to guest service. An incredible time all around and I cannot recommend booking a tour enough!!
Written 25 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Colshy1984
Wilmington, NC9 contributions
Best way to see this wonderful city
Apr 2021 • Couples
I would highly recommend this to anyone. We done the Bikes Brews and Bikes night tour. We were a little worried about biking through the streets. But the organization of those leading the trip and the fact Chicago is so bike friendly settled that very quickly. The route we took was beautiful and the stops chosen were fantastic. It really is the best way to see the city. The guides were friendly and informative, they shared their personal experiences of the city as well as sharing historical facts. This has been my favorite thing we have done in Chicago and will definitely use them when we return in the future.
Written 1 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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The perfect way to begin your stay in downtown Chicago
Dylan was our guide and he was awesome. He was so knowledgeable about the area. He had a great sense of humor which…
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BOOK THIS NOW!!
Dylan was our tour guide & it was AMAZING! This was my first time in Chicago and he gave us a beautiful tour of the…
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Awesome guide and great experience for a group!
Dylan was an awesome tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and kept our group of 11 engaged, on track and full of foo…
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Good company.
I spent a great afternoon biking up and down the lakeshore of Chicago. The staff are polite and friendly. The bike …
Carpetalla
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Would recommend
Was great was able to eat alot and jannie the tour guild was nice,energetic,knowledgeable and personable. Tip: if …
carmenrumbeck
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A tour not to be missed
Perfect if you have a limited time in Chicago to learn, see and taste a variety of well known structures and cuisin…
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Food tour with history
Justin was so amazing and knowledgeable. His personality made the day so much fun. We learned so much from him. I w…
Reed_Tyler95
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Must do!
Our tour guide Dylan was the best! The food was phenomenal and learning about the history of the city was fantastic…
Leslie M
Leslie M
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So fun
Great experience. Dillon was a great host! We would do it again. Well worth the money. Great way to see the city …
Micki B
Micki B
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Delicious food and great history
The food that Chicago is known for was great to experience! The pizza, hot dog and Italian beef were all delicious …
Dr_Gis64
Dr_Gis64
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Fourth tour of our trip and didn’t disappoint
We took this 4th trip of our 2022 world bike tour of Canada and Chicago, with Gabe as our intrepid leader. He didn’…
robinbK9099RC
robinbK9099RC
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Good Food
We had a great rainy day tour with Justin. All the food was great. The walk and history were great too. Justin was …
Kelsay F
Kelsay F
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100% worth it
Justin was amazing! We really loved the tour and the food. Justin’s knowledge about the city was mind blowing. If y…
H779CGlizm
H779CGlizm
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Take this tour if you love food and history!
This was an excellent tour, chock full of generous portions of food and lots of history about the city and its vari…
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Chicago food tour
Loved the tour. The only thing is read the meet up location. It is NOT the bike rental place it was at a restaura…
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