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540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

America’s longest-running city bike tour operator offering award-winning guided bike, walking and food tours of Chicago. Tours include Bikes, Bites & Brews tour, Ultimate City bike tour, Foodie Tours and Neighborhood tours. Bicycle rentals include comfort, road, electric, child bikes and equipment.

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540 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago IL 60611

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Bobby’s Bike Hike, founded in 2002 as the country’s first guided city bike tour company, now offers quality food and walking tours. As a 2nd-generation tour operator, Bobby’s Bike Hike has a passion for immersive travel, exceptional culinary experiences, and meeting fun people from all over the globe. Bobby’s has created bike, walking, & food tours that cater to a variety of ages, interests, & skill levels. In just the past year, Bobby’s Bike Hike was awarded the following:

“Top 10 Food Tours in America” by USA Today “Top 20 Food Tours in the World” by TripAdvisor “Top 15 Vacation Experiences in USA” by Entrepreneur Magazine

Bobby’s Bike Hike also offers bike and kayak/SUP rentals, as well as Adventure Youth Summer Camps for kids. All equipment included. Groups welcome. Leave the planning to us to ensure your experience is unique, informative, tasty, and most of all, fun. Book Today.

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Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago

Because of its flat terrain, interconnected neighborhoods & parks, and miles of bike trails, Chicago consistently ranks as the top city for bicycling in the United States. This means that biking tours are the perfect way to join in on a fun learning experience while getting some exercise!

Started by Jeremy Lewno, who was enchanted by bicycle explorations in Europe, Bobby’s Bike Hike was opened in 2002 with the vision of inspiring Chicago visitors through environmentally sound and culturally beneficial bicycle tours. Named after Jeremy’s father, Bob, the bicycle tourism company began by showing off the beautiful communities of Chicago and has now expanded with food stops and walking tours .

Guests of Bobby’s Bike Hike tours include the use of a bicycle and helmet. In addition to traditional bicycles, electric bikes, child tag-a long bikes and bike trailers are available. Online rates are discounted and the best bikes tend to rent quickly so guest should reserve ahead of time.

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540 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611

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• Things to Do with Kids : "Bike tours depart March - December; walking and food Tours take place year-round. Reservations accepted only through the website."
• Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: It's a dynamic way to see the city, expend some kid energy and even have a special Chicago nosh.

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America's longest running city bike tour operator, offering local food and cultural tours by bike or on foot.

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Hop on your bike and get ready for a tasty tour through Chicago’s most diverse and delicious neighborhoods. You’ll stop at local eateries loved by locals all while learning about Chicago’s history, notable landmarks, and restaurants. This four-hour tour includes all food and beverages, along with bikes to ride if you don’t have one. up to 4.5 hrs

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• Tour duration: approximately 4 hours.
• Tour length: 13 miles.
• Sample Chicago’s best pizza, beer, and other cuisines.
• A great tour for all ages.
• Tour includes your bike, food, and beverages.

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• Price includes food, drinks, bicycle, helmet, water, guide, and lots of laughs.
• Guide gratuity not included, 15-20% is customary and appreciated!
• Be sure to wear comfy clothes for biking and for Chicago’s dynamic weather trends!
• Ages sixteen and up are recommended, but all skill levels are welcome!

Bikes, Bites, & Brews - Chicago's Signature Dishes Reviews

Bikes, Bites, & Brews - Chicago's Signature Dishes is located at Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours • 540 N. Lake Shore Drive • Chicago , IL 60611

Nearby Things to Do

• Chicago's Lakefront Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour
• Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bikes, Bites, & Brews - Chicago's Signature Dishes

How long and strenuous is the bike tour.

This tour covers 13-miles of Chicago neighborhoods in 4 hours. However, the pace is easy and ideal for all ages and activity levels.

Can you accommodate food allergies or vegetarians on your food tours?

We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians on ALL tours. Gluten-free substitutions are available on certain tours. While we try our very best to accommodate food allergies, we cannot guarantee certain avoidance from various food allergies. We would encourage you to ask questions along the way and see if our guide might recommend a substitution. Please note your request for food accommodations when booking your tour in the “Have Special Needs?” field.

Are food and drinks included in the tour?

May i bring my dog on this tour.

Sorry, pets are not allowed on the tours.

Will there be breaks for restrooms?

Yes, most of the restaurants we visit will have restrooms to use. We recommend using the restroom prior to arrival to your tour, however, to expedite the start of the tour.

Is water provided on the tours?

Water is provided at each restaurant stop.

What should I wear? What should I bring?

Bring small items such as an ID, credit card and cash (to tip the guide), cell phone, and camera. We suggest tennis shoes and comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that are appropriate for the weather conditions on the day of your tour. We strongly suggest you wear layers, particularly in spring and fall. Many of our tours ride close to Lake Michigan, which is one of the largest lakes in the world and can alter the temperature quickly based on the direction of the wind. We offer pouches on the front of our bikes that allow you to store wallets, cameras, cell phones, and other smaller items, and you are welcome to keep any larger items back at our shop while you are out on a tour or rental.

Do you have a bike I can use?

No bike, no problem! We have hot deluxe comfort bikes for you to ride, and helmets to keep you safe. They each have front pouches and back racks for storage of smaller items. Although we recommend riding our bikes, you can bring your own but we don’t offer any discounts for doing so. Moreover, due to so many types of bike makes and models, if you bring your own bike and have a mechanical issue it will be unlikely we will have the proper tools to fix the issue. But, we will have the tools to fix any issues that might arise from the use of our bikes. All of our bikes are deluxe comfort bikes with fat tires, cushy seats, and fenders to keep you clean.

Are tours offered in bad weather?

We run most of our tours in any type of weather.

Are guide gratuities included in the price?

No. If you had a great time, gratuities are accepted by our tour guides

How much biking is involved?

Enough biking that you’ll see a ton but not more than you can handle! The pace is usually good for everyone. We do stop at various points of interest and attractions so that you can have a brief rest while our tour guides explain the history of Chicago in a way that brings the stories to life. While you want to make sure the distance we cover is suitable for you, remember that we will never be biking continuously for that amount of time. We will have 6-8 stops mixed in along the route for resting periods and to learn about Chicago.

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We consider ourselves to be Chicago’s food tour experts, so prepare yourselves to be entertained, informed, well-fed, and we’ll throw in a whole lot of fun as well. We offer a wide variety of award-winning Chicago city food tours and consistently rank as having the top tours in Chicago. Plus, we’re proud to be Chicago’s largest and most popular food tour company, offering new and unique guided tours in Chicago each and every year.

Our food tours for a wide range of interest, either by guided bike tour or a walking tour. Both types of food tours in Chicago have their advantages. Exploring by foot will allow you to have an intimate experience, getting up close and personal with the neighborhoods, people, and foods that make Chicago special. Exploring by bike will allow you to cover more ground and see more of Chicago’s top neighborhoods, eateries, and attractions. You really can’t go wrong with either style of tour experience.

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