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Walk Chicago Tours

78 E. Washington St.,, Chicago, IL
708-557-5400
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Ranked #14 of 153 activities in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Walk Chicago Tours is a privately owned walking tour service known for its personal amenities, experience and reasonable rates. Its concierge-like... more » Owner description: Walk Chicago Tours is a privately owned walking tour service known for its personal amenities, experience and reasonable rates. Its concierge-like treatment of all of its guests, and the ability of its experienced guides to engage visitors through skillful story-telling have set standards in Chicago. It offers a "no-gimmicks" product delivered in an engaging and professional style. Personal treatment for guests begins at the outset of their day. If you are staying at a Loop area hotel, your guide greets you in the lobby to begin your tour experience. If you are a disabled tourist or have special needs to be addressed, Walk Chicago Tours devises a completely accessible itinerary at no extra cost. There is also no combining of groups or joining groups with strangers. Each tour reservation is a private promise...only your group with your own private guide(see FAQ page of their website). Guides at Walk Chicago Tours have been carefully chosen based upon their natural ability to engage visitors and to narrate historical facts,culture and urban lore. The company motto, "A Story on Every Corner", is typical of the ownership's insistence that Chicago's history,its neighborhoods,its culture and urban lore be delivered to visitors in an entertaining and informative manner that appeals to a wide array of groups. In fact,several of the guides are former teachers with years of experience at engaging listeners. The result has been the reputation that Walk Chicago Tours is Chicago's most competent story telling ambassador. No service is more zealous about wanting you to leave Chicago loving Chicago as much as they do. And, they attempt to do this at a price that fits the budget of every visitor. Large groups are accomodated by the use of multiple guides. See their website and visit their FAQ page for answers to most of your questions. Email or call and they will respond immediately. . « less
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Calgary, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The best way to learn about Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We did two walking tours, the architectural tour with Allan and the old town tour with Mimi. Both guides were excellent. They were courteous and very knowledgeable, questions were answered with enthusiasm. We learned interesting facts and stories about the tour subject. This is the best way to learn in-depth about Chicago. The cost was reasonable and the two hours... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great way to see downtown Chicago!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The highlight of our first visit to Chicago was our walking tour with Walk Chicago Tours and tour guide Jim. We met at the Chicago Cultural Center and from there spent 3-1/2 hours learning about, and seeing, the great history and architectural wealth that Chicago offers. It was especially fun to pop in and out of the various buildings (that... More

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Saginaw, Michigan
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“A whole new perspective on Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I've visited Chicago several times for both business and pleasure each time seeing a piece of the puzzle but not getting a feel for how the pieces fit together. During my most recent visit with friends we decided to take a walking tour. We chose walk Chicago because the 5 of us could have a private tour with an knowledgeable... More

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W. Pennsylvania
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Excellent and fun guides. Really made Chicago visit enjoyable.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I just experienced the loop tour downtown with this company and was very impressed. Most of the guides are lifelong Chicago residents who love the city and have great stories to tell. Our guide, Jim, was a retired school teacher and gave my students and I a great tour. In the past I have avoided tours, considering them something for... More

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Chicago
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“Little Italy - Helped Out When the Tour was Full”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

My Italian mother was coming to visit. No one does tours of Little Italy any more except for Walk Chicago Tours. Since the tour was full Terry nicely gave me his directions for free since the tour was booked up for Spring Break to help my mom out. This is an example of a tour service going above and beyond... More

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Cambridge, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE CHICAGO”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We just returned from a four-day winter trip to Chicago. One day we did a three hour walking tour in the downtown area and on the second day a two hour walking tour in Little Italy. The guides were excellent, well-informed and fun to be with. We were so wrapped up in the experience that we never felt the cold.... More

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Dallas, Texas
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“FANTASTIC!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We spent the weekend in Chicago and my partner, being a history buff, wanted to take a walking tour of Chicago. We met Terry, our guide and the owner of the company, and for the next 3 hours I was captivated on every word out of his mouth. The amount of information that this man knew was incredible!! From dates... More

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“Made us forget about the cold!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We were only going to be in Chicago for one day and wanted to see the highlights - I had to convince the three other people with me to go on a walking tour in the chilly Chicago wind, but we all left thinking it was the best thing we did in town. Terry was accommodating from the very beginning... More

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Evansville, Illinois
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“Great walking tour of Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

My wife and I were spending 2 days in Chicago in September, 2012. Terry Sullivan, the owner of this small tour company, met us at the Chicago Cultural Center on Michigan Ave. and proceeded to give a wonderful walking tour that included the architecture, art, history, and public art/parks of Chicago. Terry had a number of great stories and historical... More

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Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
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“Chicago...here we come!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Our tour group was 6 women from Montreal, keen to learn as much as was possible in a short time in the Millenium Park area! Terry O'Sullivan certainly was able to keep us captivated with his anecdotes and historical perspective....His humour, and his obvious passion for his city, made our 3 hours with him a real adventure and pleasure. Not... More

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