The 10 Best Loop & River North Tours in Chicago

1.Chicago Loop District Food Tour with Deep Dish & Beef Sandwich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Taste deep dish, Italian beef, hot dogs, and more while exploring Chicago’s Loop landmarks on a three-hour small-group food walk.

“Eliot was awesome! She showed up some beautiful buildings and chatted about history while we did our food tour. She was absolutely hilarious and had lots of cool facts about downtown. The food was excellent and very healthy portions so you get a good bit of food. Definitely recommend”

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2.Chicago Architecture Tour: Underground Pedway and the Loop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Explore Chicago’s Pedway, Picasso, Macy’s, Block 37, and the Loop on a smart, mostly indoor architecture tour for $35.

“Good for both local and visitors. It is a neat dive into a part of Chicago most people never see. Definitely worth it.”

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3.The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Test your wits in one of five Chicago escape rooms, with 60 minutes to solve clues, work as a team, and complete your mission.

“We had a great time, even though we didn’t break out a prison, it was such a fun enjoyable time. The crew is very helpful very polite. Will definitely do it again and bring some new friends with us.”

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4.River North Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Taste Chicago classics, from deep dish to tacos and Italian beef, on a three-hour River North walk with a local guide.

“Along with the food, you get stories and info about the food, and great general info about Chicago. More than enough food to be a long lunch. Lots of walking but plenty to see and stories enjoy along the way so it goes by easily. End of tour is different location than starting point (20 min walk away), so plan accordingly when considering parking or your next activity. We had a great time.”

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5.Chicago Loop Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Explore Chicago’s Loop on a two-hour small-group walk featuring Tiffany glass, landmark buildings, architecture, history, and personal stories.

“Guide was outstanding. Knowledgeable, proud of his city, and very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour. He runs other tours that sound great!”

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6.River North Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · from $99

Taste five Chicago specialties on a three-hour River North food walk, with local stories, famous eateries, and practical guidance from an expert.

“My daughter and I went on the walking food tour at the end of a 6 day break in Chicago. The guide was very friendly and informative and the food stops were interesting. Overall it was a good tour but we learned more about Chicago on other tours. Great if you like food!”

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7.Walking Tour: Historic Chicago Pubs in River North and the Loop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Explore four historic Chicago pubs, hear Loop and River North stories, and ride the L with a local guide on this small-group walking tour.

“Had a great time! Took my relatives from out of town who are very picky about activities and they loved this tour a lot. Tom is a great local guide who knows his city very well and brought lots of neat materials and photos to bring the someRead more”

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8.Chicago Loop: Art, Skyscrapers, Millennium Park & “The Bean”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $49

Walk Chicago’s Loop with a local guide, from Tiffany glass and Picasso to Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and Cloud Gate.

“This tour of the Chicago Loop was excellent. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fun and fascinating facts about the city. I learned so much and enjoyed every minute.”

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9.Chicago Foods Tour with The Loop, Skyline, Millennium Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Taste Chicago classics, from deep dish to Italian beef, while exploring The Loop, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and the skyline.

“awesome Nice guide lots of info. lots of delicious food. lots of walk!!!!ing. loved it would highly recommend to family and friends. Chicago is well visiting. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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10.Retro River North Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $0

Explore River North’s vintage neon, landmark architecture, and music venues on a free, small-group Chicago walking tour with guide Ronnie.

“Omg! What a fun way to explore the lovely history of River North. I live so close by Ronnie opens my eyes to the beauty of the neighborhood. His energy is electric! The joy and knowledge radiates during the whole tour! Even more so, we conneRead more”

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