Tom was a fantastic guide on the out-of-the-way city tour. We learned so much! He's incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and so generous in answering questions. We could not have asked for a better tour and are glad it was tip-based. Thank you, Tom!

I love the flexibility of this outfit. No down payment required, easy cancellation if needed, easy…read morerescheduling if needed, and the tour guide is friendly, energetic and cheerful. We did the gangsters tour and was full of interesting Chicago history and biographical accounts of gangsters. There's even a well timed bathroom stop at the Harry Carey restaurant/museum.

During Parents' Weekend at the University of Chicago, the university offered tours of the…read moreneighborhood through Chicago Detours. My wife did this tour a couple years ago and highly recommended it, but I wasn't especially interested because I had also gone to school here and figured I knew enough about Hyde Park already. However, she insisted that it would be worth our while and so I agreed to climb on the bus. And it was the absolutely right decision, because the tour was excellent. In fact, it wasn't just a tour of Hyde Park. It included the surrounding neighborhoods of Washington Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, and Woodlawn. Since this was a UChicago sponsored event much of the information related to the University's investment and involvement in the area. Our tour guide and founder of Chicago Detours, Amanda, is herself a graduate of UChicago and thus she had some additional insight into the relationship with the community. Though the 75-minute tour felt a little slow-going at times, there was much to learn about the vibrant but sometimes troubled history of the area. Amanda has tremendous knowledge and the excursion was both fascinating and entertaining. I can imagine that Chicago Detours would have equally interesting tours of other neighborhoods in this diverse city.

Virtual tours are such a cool thing to do right now. I attended a Yelp Elite event that was a…read morevirtual food tour of Chicago. It was incredibly informative and a good balance of history and current trends. Looking forward to attending more virtual tours, like the World's Fair and the Cruise From Your Couch Boat Tour. I loved seeing the pictures of the in-person tours and can't wait to attend some of those too.

We did the Chicago Walking Food & Walking Tour with Braeden and would highly recommend. Braeden was…read morea great tour guide- easy to hear, very knowledgeable, and super friendly! Food was great and got to see a lot of the city.

We had a great time with a knowledgeable guide who grew up in Chinatown and who had unique and…read moreinteresting stories to tell. It didn't hurt that the food we sampled along the way was delicious, too! I would recommend this tour to anyone who likes good food and good stories.

I did the Birth of a Skyscraper tour with Mitch, and it was incredible!! I gained a deeper…read moreappreciation for Chicago's buildings. My partner even said that even though he passes by some of these buildings everyday, he didn't realize things until Mitch pointed them out! Mitch was engaging and friendly. He answered all of our questions as well, and I enjoyed his "storytelling format" of the tour. He also communicated with us about when and where we should meet. I highly recommend Free Tours by Foot for anyone visiting Chicago!

Bruce was a great guide on our Lincoln Park tour! Lots of info about Chicago's gangsters. Thank you…read moreBruce!!

Great guide. Very knowledgeable about the interior, exterior, architect and history. Had photos of…read moremovies shot in the specific locations. Took time to answer questions.

This was fantastic! I've always believed the tour guide is what makes or breaks an experience…read more Access aside, these building designs are fascinating but Colleen turned them into a memorable story about the history of Chicago's innovative commercial architecture. She is a professional and I assume others who work for this company are as well. In my opinion, the tour ​structure and pace were optimal. She set us up with an introduction to each building, gave us time to absorb it and then went into details. We had a member of our group who can't always keep up physically so I was prepared to drop out but the pace was very accommodating because the actual distance between buildings is short and there are accessibility doors / elevators at each since they serve a modern population. We'd sign up anytime for any other tour Colleen leads!

It was super enjoyable. Learned a lot of history about the city of Chicago. Max is so energetic and…read morejust good time! You won't regret it. Take the tour.

Review for the WALKING TOUR: went with my family. The stories and the locations were not the only…read morehighlights, but the skill and presentation of the storyteller as well. Sophia was amazing, engaging and was full of energy/passion. We saw a deal at Groupon for $28 and we decided to take a chance on the activity. You don't go in any buildings, except one - the Palmer House Hotel. It was a good place for a break in the tour, though no scary stories were told about it. My feedback for the tour company is to add more stories if possible, I feel like there could be a little bit more added compared to the other tours I've been on. Parking: Use spot hero beforehand to find the best deal closest to Hoyt's tavern (meet up spot). Picked the spot near Dunkin Donuts for $10.99 and 5 min walk away. FYI: The tour does NOT circle back close to where they originally started. We ended the tour about 20 min walk away. So just keep that in mind. We were fine with it and even got to stop by one of our favorite Gelato places in Paris, Amorino on the way back. Discovered they have a store here along the walking tour.

I had an amazing experience! I went on May 31 and Ciara amazing! She went out of her way to help…read moreme find the perfect souvenir. She was knowledgeable, friendly and customer service was a 10 out of 10 she was what made the experience so great! If she wouldn't have gone on her way to assist me, I would've walked out without a souvenir!

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, the food was delicious, and the topics were…read moreinteresting. Had a wonderful time! Kerrigan was wonderful!

Yes,Chef Chicago Food Tour. Our tour guide Casey was great! He was friendly, knowledgeable and make…read morethe tour fun. We had 29 people on our tour. Had a hard time getting a seat to eat at Mr Beef. Very hot and crowded. PizzaLobo portions very small and hardly any cheese on the pizza. Publican Meats. They put out a charcuterie board that was very skimpy. Cheese and Pate. Did not even have enough pate for everyone. Several people did not even get one. This was due to others taking several. They were very small. No room and very cramped quarters too. We felt we filled up on the strawberry donut on the next stop. For the price we paid, it would have been nice to have bigger portions on the main food and not the sweets.

Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road", officially begins in downtown Chicago. The starting…read morepoint is marked by a sign & plaque on Michigan Ave, near the intersection of South Michigan & East Adams; across from the Art Institute of Chicago. The route originally ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, California

Route 66 starts, or ends, in Chicago at the intersection of Jackson and Jefferson and ends in Santa…read moreMonica, CA. Today, 85 % of the original roads are still drivable. "Get Your Chicks on Route 66."

We just did our second Tour With Mike, this time the Underground Chicago tour. Really fun. We…read moreexplored 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!

Mike, who owns an operates the tours is extremely knowledgeable in Chicago history and…read morearchitecture. It's also extremely friendly and personable. Despite having lived in Chicago before decades, I have never taken a tour or I don't learn new and interesting information. Highly recommend.