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Be charmed by the Windy City on a private tour with a friendly mid-western guide. Experience Chicago through the eyes of a local private guide! Browse our tour 'suggestions' - each can be customized just for you.

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Chicago Private Tours

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Welcome to Chicago - a world-class city offering enough attractions, entertainment and character to charm even the most discerning urbanite. Take a Chicago tour with a friendly local guide and discover the best the Windy City has to offer.

Take a riverboat cruise for a fresh perspective on Chicago's striking architecture. Your guide will point out the world's first skyscraper, whose steel frame revolutionized the building of office towers. Stroll around captivating pieces of public art, including Frank Gehry's Pavilion, on display in Millennium Park and make sure to visit the Art Institute's legendary galleries. If you're in need of retail therapy, head straight to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, and don't forget to indulge in a deep-dish pizza; your guide will make sure to take you to the best spot in town.

Whether you want to hang out at Wrigley Field or the Theatre District, your guide can customize a Chicago tour to suit your unique travel interests.
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Most states offer certification and training, however the majority of states do not require a guide to have a license.

There are exceptions such as New York City, Washington DC, and New Orleans, that do require the guide to be licensed.

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Chicago Culinary Tours

Chicago tours Culinary Private Tours Destination Portraits
A fine quality album of your time in Chicago together
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Chicago tours Culinary Private Tours Hungry in Chicago
Around the World in Three Servings
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Chicago tours Culinary Private Tours City Highlights Tour
Quick Introduction to Chicago's Downtown
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Other Chicago Tours

Chicago tours Other Private Tours Black Sox, Billygoats & the Monsters of the Midway
Chicago's Wild Sports History
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Chicago tours Other Private Tours Hell hath no fury!
The Wonderful Women of the Windy City
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Chicago tours Other Private Tours four stars, two stripes & one vision
Chicago History
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Chicago City Tours

Chicago tours City Private Tours Hell hath no fury!
The Wonderful Women of the Windy City
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Chicago tours City Private Tours four stars, two stripes & one vision
Chicago History
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Chicago tours City Private Tours The White City, The Rainbow City, and 80 Acres of Hell
Our two World's Fairs, our first serial killer, and our most infamous POW camp.
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Chicago Cultural Tours

Chicago tours Cultural Private Tours Blues, Broadway & the Boob Tube
Popular Entertainment of Chicago
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Chicago tours Cultural Private Tours Black Sox, Billygoats & the Monsters of the Midway
Chicago's Wild Sports History
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Chicago tours Cultural Private Tours Hell hath no fury!
The Wonderful Women of the Windy City
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Chicago Hiking & Walking Tours

Chicago tours Hiking & Walking Private Tours Northside Neighborhood Tour
Uptown, Argyle Street & Andersonville
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Chicago tours Hiking & Walking Private Tours My Neighborhood Tour
Lincoln Square
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Chicago Cycling Tours

Chicago tours Cycling Private Tours Bike Chicago
How about gliding along the lakefront? We can take a leisurely bike ride or step up the pace and get some exercise. This is the,...
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Chicago Youth and Family Tours

Chicago tours Youth and Family Private Tours Take me out to the ball game!
Professional Sports in Chicago
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Chicago tours Youth and Family Private Tours Chicago, the Second Time Around
Tour of Re-sale shops
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Chicago tours Youth and Family Private Tours Uniquely Chicago
One-of-a-kind places found only (I'm pretty sure) in Chicago
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Tour in Chicago, United States:
"I took two different tours with Lynn, and it was the best decision I made with regard to my visit to Chicago. Lynn embo,..." [more]
Dagmar Rathjen - Dec, 2011   [view tour]
Tour in Chicago, United States:
"Clarence is an awesome guide. Adds little details. Answers questions. Funny and very professional."
Cleota Murrell - Mar, 2012   [view tour]
Tour in Chicago, United States:
"Mimi was on time, full of good energy, knew lots of interesting things, and overall very professional."
Merilou Clapper - May, 2012   [view tour]
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