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Full Coverage Chicago City Tour

  • 5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Chicago
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Colm & Mike

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Chicago, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Chicago.

Destination
Chicago, United States
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • All the must-see sights & highlights
  • Tons of local insights & hidden gems
  • Take your time to discover Chicago
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Connect with your local private host
  • Inspiring stories on the city’s history & culture

What you can expect

Full Coverage Chicago City Tour in Chicago - AdobeStock_164858576

If you're wondering how to get a broader picture of Chicago, you only need this private city tour and a knowledgeable city expert by your side! Go to the city's must-sees and cover more ground on this extended city tour of Chicago. See the essentials and learn what makes Chicago such a fascinating place, from the most interesting landmarks to hidden gems, local food recommendations, and inspiring stories.

Get to know Chicago like the back of your hand and let your local host give you a more in-depth understanding of the city. Check out The Bean, Art Institute of Chicago, and Riverwalk, and many more highlights that your host has in store for you. Embrace the local culture as you get orientated with the city, thanks to the incredible insights, stories, and recommendations of the local host of your choice.

What makes this tour more attractive is each one of the hosts available will show you their city. Depending on the host, your tour will vary according to their expertise and passion, of course, also taking into consideration your interests and requests, making it a more personal and fulfilling experience. The best way to discover Chicago in just one day!

After this complete Chicago tour, you can enjoy the rest of your stay going further, off the beaten path, and taking in the local culture. So, why not a food tour or an evening experience? Now that you know everything about Chicago, it's time for you to enjoy it away from the touristy spots!

Any questions? Pick your favorite local and go ahead, ask them about anything that pops into your mind. Get all the answers you need for the perfect Chicago trip. Locals always know best. Did you know that this private tour can be personalized? Yes! Get in touch with your local host, and they'll make your wishes come true.

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Colm - Friendly Chicago Walking Guide

    Colm

    Friendly Chicago Walking Guide

    5.03 reviews
    English
  • Mike - Making architecture, design, & history fun & interesting!

    Mike

    Making architecture, design, & history fun & interesting!

    5.09 reviews
    English

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at At the corner of Randolph street and Michican avenue right outside the Millemium Station - Chicago to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See The Bean, Art Institute of Chicago, Riverwalk, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Chicago so special

  4. Hidden Gems

    long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

  5. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

  6. More Things to See

    With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Louise
(About local )
15 October 2024
Mike was a fantastic guide and very informative. Would thoroughly recommend this tour. We went to places we would never have found on our own. Faboulous Chicago Tour
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Dawn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 September 2024
We enjoyed our time with Mike and learned so many interesting facts about history and architecture of Chicago! Excellent Walking Tour of Chicago!
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Jo🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
20 April 2024
Wow....What a smart guy!!! My friends and I loved our time spent with Colm. He met us promptly at our hotel and deposited us directly at the restaurant (he recommended) 3 hours later. Colm was able to tell stories that brought much of what we saw to life. (Ask him about seeing Obama arrive for jury duty). He was also able to hold the attention of 3 very enthusiastic and chatty women! Colm was easy to reach so we could confirm details about our trip and adjusted our tour to US! Thanks Colm!!! Wonderful walk around the loop with Colm!
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gimaklein🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
15 November 2023
Our tour with Mike has been excellent - a great way to explore Chicago! Mike is extremely knowledgeable about all things history, culture and architecture of the city. Even more importantly, he is extremely nice and easy-going, so time flew. We highly recommend Mike! Wonderful experience in Chicago
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Michelle🇺🇸 United States
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26 September 2023
I made a special request tour of Chicagoland with Colm to show us around town and neighborhoods and it was a must-do experience!! Will be relocating my newly graduated kid to Chicago (23 yrs old) and needed a crash course in neighborhoods,CTA transit, demographics, living in Chicago, orienteering and advise. Colm has it all!! He met us at my hotel, and we started the day at State and Madison - which is the "zero point" address for the city and for navigating Chicago overall. All public transportation for entire 5 hour tour. Embarked to several neighborhoods and walked around to get the vibes. Wrigleyville, Southport, Lincoln Park, Old Town, River North and Wicker Park...That's 7 neighborhoods people!! Colm has extensive knowledge and fun facts for every stop. Had a super informative and totally fun day. When time permits - will be seeking more tours with Colm. Newcomers Must-Do City Neighboorhood Tour
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Dana 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 September 2023
I highly, highly recommend Colm for a tour. He’s very informative with lots of great details and knowledge about the paintings, the museum and city as well. I have been to the Art Institute many times. This time, my friend who has an MFA in painting, was in town so I wanted an expert to show us around. Colm’a tour was really a special few hours. He knows the museum so well and we saw staggering number of famous works this museum has. It was the highlight of my friend’s visit and a huge highlight for me as well. I highly recommend. Great tour!
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Shawn
(About local )
12 April 2023
Mike is amazing. He knows Chicago like the back of his hand. I had never been there and I took photos of the exact things I had wanted to. Mike is patient, warm and kind. He's also funny with great energy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his tours!The best photo opportunities!
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Pat
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5 April 2023
Chicago's Neighborhoods - Chinatown An excellent tour. It's unlikely I'll ever be able to spend any time in Chicago but I really enjoyed walking through the Chinatown neighbourhood with Mike!!Excellent and very worthwhile!
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Chris
(About local )
8 March 2023
This is our second tour with Mike, but definitely not our last! The two-hour tour is jam-packed with interesting and well-researched information. Even as native Illinoisans, there was a lot of new anecdotes and perspectives to consider. Highly recommend for native Chicagoans AND visitors alike! Mike has such a friendly and easy-going way of presenting the information and I just love his unique takes on buildings that I've walked past dozens of times.For Native Chicagoans and Visitors Alike
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Chris
(About local )
2 March 2023
My husband and I went on this tour because we thought it was a unique concept. Money well spent! Not only was this highly entertaining, but Mike was super knowledgeableDefinitely repeat customers!
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Rob
(About local )
1 March 2023
We just did our second Tour With Mike, this time the Underground Chicago tour. Really fun. We explored the bowels of the city, from familiar spots like the Billy Goat on Lower Michigan to portions of the labyrinthine Pedway. I've lived here over 30 years and saw some things I've never seen before. Mike is great. Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. He's a fantastic tour guide for visitors and longtime residents alike. Thank you!A Must for Visitors & Locals, Too
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Judy
(About local )
4 February 2023
Awesome Tour - fantastic blend of architectural knowledge, Chicago history and entertainment - Mike does a great job making this tour fun - and a great value! We will use his tours again in the future!Excellent Tour - Highly Recommended

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