We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 636 Chicago Attractions »

Chicago Detours, Tours by Foot and by Bus

25 E. Washington St., #1500, Chicago, IL 60602
312.350.1131
Ranked #10 of 84 tours in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Guided tours of architecture, history and culture that bring people to explore stories and places locals don't even know. Tours include Good Times...... more » Owner description: Guided tours of architecture, history and culture that bring people to explore stories and places locals don't even know. Tours include Good Times Historic Bar Tour, Inside the Loop Architectural Tour, and Jazz, Blues & Beyond Bus Tour. Guests get to share iPads with media while professional tour guides share forgotten stories from the past and create a fun, interactive dynamic. « less
Update attraction details
Write a Review

46 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    44
    2
    0
    0
    0
Date Rating
Chicago suburbs
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Amanda - founder and tour guide - did an amazing job on our tour. We took a look at different architectural styles, went into some buildings I have walked by but never ventured in, went underground to the pedway system and back up to visit Macy's (Fields) for some Chicago history. The trip ended in the Cultural center. I would... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
chicago
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Amanda not only has the history of places in the loop; she has another dimension of including the subtle impact of the buildings and space that we seldom pay conscious attention to when we walk around. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Aurora, Illinois
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

A great way to learn a little about Chi-town! Different types of tours to suit different people... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 12 more reviews by T B for Chicago
UT
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

My girlfriend and I took Inside the Loop walking tour. It was a very cool, personalized experience. Our tour guide Amanda was great. She was very informative and had great little known facts and stories. It made us see the loop from a different perspective. We also enjoyed the use of iPads as an interactive tool on the tour to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
North Aurora, Illinois
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My husband and I live in the Chicago suburbs and purchased this tour on a Groupon. Great tour and very informative. I found out things I had never known before and we got to explore the Pedway which I had never been in. Good if the weather is bad as you are indoors for more than half of the tour. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bloomington, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Intimate, informative and enjoyable, a can't miss have to do tour. They do it right and make you smile as you learn about the city of Chicago in a unique way that will bring you back for more ... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Wow. We've lived here our whole lives and never even scratched the surface of Chicago. Learning about the Pedways and the history and architecture around them was fascinating. My new favorite place to chill with my laptop will be The Cultural Center. Gorgeous. And we will be sure to frequent Block 37 and support businesses there. We have already reserved... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
CT
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I think you will enjoy this tour it gives a different perspective of Chicago buildings and history. Would highly recommend this tour very interesting even those from Chicago would learn about Chicago history. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I had some free time in Chicago after attending business meetings and wanted to do something a bit different but learn something about Chicago past and present at the same time. Inside the Loop: Exploring the Unexpected was certainly that. Visiting a variety of buildings made you see things in a completely new way. My greatest learning was to 'look... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband, 12 year old son and I took the 'Inside the Loop: Expect the Unexpected' tour and had a great time. Although I lived in the city for years and both my husband and I are familiar with the Loop, we both visited buildings we had never been in and saw things we had never seen before. My son... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Chicago Detours, Tours by Foot and by Bus also viewed

Chicago Greeter
5 of 5 stars 208 Reviews
Chicago, IL
Chicago\
5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Chicago, IL
 
Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
5 of 5 stars 720 Reviews
Chicago, IL
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Chicago, IL
 

Been to Chicago Detours, Tours by Foot and by Bus? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Chicago Detours, Tours by Foot and by Bus, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing