Bikes, Bites, and Brews: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour
Overview
Taste all of Chicago’s classic eats on this 4-hr guided bicycle tour! Join the expert tour guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city bike tour company, on this exciting and informative adventure. The journey is 14 miles (at a leisurely pace) and includes deep dish pizza, a gourmet brownie, a Chicago-style hot dog, and a few samples of local craft beer! On the daytime version of the tour, you’ll drink in the sights of Chicago’s beautiful northside neighborhoods, including the Lakefront and Wrigleyville, home to our intrepid Chicago Cubs baseball team. On the nighttime version, you'll ride through the party districts of downtown and see the lights of Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the glorious skyline. Then you’ll get a chance to cruise the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the country. Don’t miss out on this rip-roaring good time! You’ll leave with a profound understanding of our town, even if you only came for the beer.
Inclusions
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Water Bottle
- Expert local guide
- Food and beer samples
- Entry/Admission - Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
- Entry/Admission - Murphy's Bleachers
- Entry/Admission - Gold Coast - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- Entry/Admission - Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
- Entry/Admission - The Wiener's Circle
- Entry/Admission - Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: River North, River North, Chicago, Illinois
PM Night Route. Sample delectable deep dish pizza at one of Chicago's most iconic pizza destinations.
Pass By: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. Chicago's wealthiest neighborhood, the Gold Coast features beautiful gilded age mansions on lovely tree-lined streets.
Stop At: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois
AM Day Route. Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest municipal park, spanning five miles of waterfront and over 1200 acres of land. It’s home to countless bike paths, jungle gyms, and sports fields, as well as one of America’s largest free zoos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Wiener's Circle, 2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
AM Day Route. Sample a Chicago-style hot dog at Chicago's sassiest and most delicious hot dog joint.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe, 1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
AM Day Route. Taste a delectable brownie and hear the story of how it was created
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
AM Day Route. Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest baseball stadium in the nation and one of the most frequently visited by out-of-towners. Located in the heart of a vibrant nightlife district, a visit to Chicago is never complete without a trip to Wrigley.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-4303
AM Day Route. Drink a delicious craft brew in the shadow of Wrigley Field at a world-class sports bar.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Boystown, Chicago, IL
AM Day Route. Pass through Chicago's proudest neighborhood, with its rainbow sidewalks and vibrant bars.
Stop At: Lake Michigan, Beaches for swimming, IL
Ride along the shores of one of five gorgeous Great Lakes!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. The 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Oak Street Beach, 1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5303
AM Day Route and PM Night Route
Stop At: North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
AM Day Route and PM Night Route
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605
PM Night Route
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museum Campus, Museum Campus, Chicago, Illinois
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
PM Night Route
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. Sample Chicago style deep dish. Yummmmmm!!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park), 60 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
PM Night Route. Sample Chicago style hot dogs and a Chicago institution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
PM Night Route. Sample amazing gelato
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
Enjoy Chicago's 18 mile lakefront trail
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757
We ride by the Lincoln Park Zoo on our AM Tour
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Downtown / The Loop, Downtown / The Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy a bike ride through Downtown Chicago on our PM version of the Bikes, Bites and Brews.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: River North, River North, Chicago, Illinois
PM Night Route. Sample delectable deep dish pizza at one of Chicago's most iconic pizza destinations.
Pass By: Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. Chicago's wealthiest neighborhood, the Gold Coast features beautiful gilded age mansions on lovely tree-lined streets.
Stop At: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois
AM Day Route. Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest municipal park, spanning five miles of waterfront and over 1200 acres of land. It’s home to countless bike paths, jungle gyms, and sports fields, as well as one of America’s largest free zoos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Wiener's Circle, 2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
AM Day Route. Sample a Chicago-style hot dog at Chicago's sassiest and most delicious hot dog joint.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe, 1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
AM Day Route. Taste a delectable brownie and hear the story of how it was created
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
AM Day Route. Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest baseball stadium in the nation and one of the most frequently visited by out-of-towners. Located in the heart of a vibrant nightlife district, a visit to Chicago is never complete without a trip to Wrigley.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-4303
AM Day Route. Drink a delicious craft brew in the shadow of Wrigley Field at a world-class sports bar.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Boystown, Chicago, IL
AM Day Route. Pass through Chicago's proudest neighborhood, with its rainbow sidewalks and vibrant bars.
Stop At: Lake Michigan, Beaches for swimming, IL
Ride along the shores of one of five gorgeous Great Lakes!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. The 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Oak Street Beach, 1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-5303
AM Day Route and PM Night Route
Stop At: North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
AM Day Route and PM Night Route
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605
PM Night Route
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museum Campus, Museum Campus, Chicago, Illinois
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
PM Night Route
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gold Coast - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
AM Day Route and PM Night Route. Sample Chicago style deep dish. Yummmmmm!!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park), 60 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
PM Night Route. Sample Chicago style hot dogs and a Chicago institution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
PM Night Route. Sample amazing gelato
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419
PM Night Route
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-3414
Enjoy Chicago's 18 mile lakefront trail
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757
We ride by the Lincoln Park Zoo on our AM Tour
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Downtown / The Loop, Downtown / The Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy a bike ride through Downtown Chicago on our PM version of the Bikes, Bites and Brews.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email us after booking to confirm they can accommodate. You will see our email at your tickets or vouchers.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
- TripAdvisor rated Bobby’s Bike Hike its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If extreme weather forces cancellation there will be options to change tours or refund.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Regina_C
May 2022
This excursion was the highlight of our trip to Chicago. Loved it! They are making me type more before sending this so I added this sentence Bhaaa.
This excursion was the highlight of our trip to Chicago. Loved it! They are making me type more before sending this so I added this sentence Bhaaa.347marleneo
April 2022
Riding by the water and the baseball complex was the most fun. Also the people in the group were friendly and talkative. Great way to met others and socialize. All smiles
Riding by the water and the baseball complex was the most fun. Also the people in the group were friendly and talkative. Great way to met others and socialize. All smilesLAJ2706
April 2022
Our tour guide, Josie regaled is with Chicago’s tall tales and historical facts. The route was filled with adventure as we pedaled our way through downtown traffic, saw exquisite architecture and a spectacular skyline. Had some tasty bites and brews too.
Our tour guide, Josie regaled is with Chicago’s tall tales and historical facts. The route was filled with adventure as we pedaled our way through downtown traffic, saw exquisite architecture and a spectacular skyline. Had some tasty bites and brews too.199declanf
April 2022
Great way to see the city. Excellent culinary & cultural trip while getting fresh air and exercise! highly recommended!
Great way to see the city. Excellent culinary & cultural trip while getting fresh air and exercise! highly recommended!Monica F
April 2022
This tour was amazing!! Brian was an amazing tour guide. He was so informative with the history of chicago and restaurants. The food was amazing and the bikes were so nice. My husband and I definitely got a great workout with the most beautiful scenery!! I highly recommend this tour!!!
This tour was amazing!! Brian was an amazing tour guide. He was so informative with the history of chicago and restaurants. The food was amazing and the bikes were so nice. My husband and I definitely got a great workout with the most beautiful scenery!! I highly recommend this tour!!!Victor_N
April 2022
Great your! We had Julia and Mariana and they are amazing guides. Fun experience and you get to try iconic food fast. Recommended for sure for something different and fun
Great your! We had Julia and Mariana and they are amazing guides. Fun experience and you get to try iconic food fast. Recommended for sure for something different and fun