Chicago Tours & Activities

Chicago, Illinois

Walking Tours

Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway and Riverwalk

Price: From $65.00

4.8 rating • 441 reviews

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Meet your guide at the Chicago Cultural Center or confirmed Loop Pedway entrance at your scheduled time.

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Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway and Riverwalk

Overview

Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway and Riverwalk is a city sightseeing outing in Chicago, Illinois centered on Chicago Pedway, Chicago Riverwalk, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Chicago Pedway, Chicago Riverwalk, The Loop, Chicago Theatre, and Loop District underground and street-level routing. The experience emphasizes Chicago Riverwalk walk with bridge and art commentary, Loop District underground and street-level routing, and Weather-friendly Pedway segments. Scheduled stops include Chicago Pedway, Chicago Riverwalk, The Loop, and Chicago Theatre. The route combines landscape features and scenic viewpoints and neighborhood landmarks and open views. The outing typically lasts 2 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as walking travel with route pacing matched to the destination. City landmarks, neighborhood transitions, and skyline or historic districts frame the walking tours across Chicago.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Chicago Pedway tunnel network
  • Two-hour format near downtown meeting points
  • Chicago Riverwalk walk with bridge and art commentary
  • Loop District underground and street-level routing
  • Weather-friendly Pedway segments

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Pedway and Riverwalk walking tour

Itinerary

Stop

Chicago Pedway

40 minutes

Visit Chicago Pedway during the 40 minutes stop.

Stop

Chicago Riverwalk

30 minutes

Visit Chicago Riverwalk during the 30 minutes stop.

Stop

The Loop

25 minutes

Visit The Loop during the 25 minutes stop.

Stop

Chicago Theatre

15 minutes

Visit Chicago Theatre during the 15 minutes stop.

FAQs

How long is the Walking Tour: Underground Chicago via the Pedway and Riverwalk?

The planned duration is 2 hours.

Where does the tour depart from in Chicago?

Meet your guide at the Chicago Cultural Center or confirmed Loop Pedway entrance at your scheduled time.

Additional info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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