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Private tour in Chicago Mimi F

Half Day Chicago Highlights Tour by car

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Mimi F.

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Come explore a fabulous city with a native and life-long Chicagoan. I offer many unique, off-the-beaten-path tours and can also customize your very own personal walking tour. All my routes can be seen by car as well. I am a Certified Tour Guide & member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association and a former docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation for 5 years. I would love to share my passion and knowledge of this great city with you in a fun and non-traditional way. Please take a look at my routes and see if there is anything that piques your interest. Great for singles, couples & families on vacation, here for business or checking out the city before college. Let the urban adventures begin! I am a native Chicagoan and I am still here because what's not to love! I am a Certified Tour Guide (CTG) & member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association. A former docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

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Overview of your Chicago tour

This is a great year-round tour! From the Planetarium to Lincoln Park and everything in between. I'm a native Chicagoan & tour guide for the last 15+ years, so I know of all the best, must-see spots in the city! And I will show them to you by car driven by me. You'll discover where to get the BEST views of the city, one of the largest fountains in the USA, one of the surviving buildings from the Great Chicago Fire, a baseball park right in the middle of a neighborhood & more! I can't wait to show you my beautiful city!

Your Chicago tour itinerary

We will explore downtown highlights by car driven by me. - the site of where the Great Chicago Fire started - drive by the Museum of Science & Industry - Hyde Park & University of Chicago - admire the view from the Museum Campus - Buckingham Fountain - drive down the Mag Mile - Historic Water Tower District - Lincoln Park - Wrigley Field (non-game days) We will get only get out at the Museum Campus & Wrigley Field for photos. ** This is just an overall guide, and we will adjust it as needed depending on different factors. I will rent an insured vehicle.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

We will tour the city by me driving an insured rental car. This tour is available M-F & begins at 10 am.

What's included
Other
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Pick up from your hotel in downtown Chicago

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1014054
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
5.0

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Who is this private tour in Chicago best suited for?

This private tour in Chicago is perfect for those who want to explore the city's highlights comfortably by car. It's ideal for travellers who prefer minimal walking and want to see a lot in a short amount of time. With Mimi F., a native Chicagoan with over 15 years of guiding experience, you'll get insider insights into the city's must-see spots. This tour is also great for those who want to connect with a local for deeper insights into Chicago's history and culture.

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