Top Experiences in Lincoln Park & Zoo

Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour.  Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the best pizza.  Your local guide will teach you the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias.  In just a few hours, you’ll leave stuffed, and with an understanding of why pizza is such an important part of Chicago’s culture.

Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Walking tour paths explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. True crime stories about Chicago Gangster Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, Prohibition, John Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb, H.H. Holmes and more.
Visit historic landmark buildings like: The Biograph Theater, Holy Name Cathedral, Cook County Criminal Court House, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, etc. Tour famous Chicago neighborhoods: Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Locals and tourists agree that this educational and entertaining thing to do in Chicago is a unique cultural experience.

The Lincoln Park Zoo was born in 1868, when four swans were gifted to the city by New York’s Central Park. It has since grown to a 35-acre complex with 200 species from around the world. In addition to the menagerie of more than 1,100 animals, the zoo has programs devoted to conservation, protection and education. Every December, ZooLights brings thousands of visitors to see the zoo at night festively decorated for the holiday season. And it’s all just a few miles north of downtown Chicago!

There are eight objectives in our scavenger hunt, encompassing the entire grounds of the zoo, which includes the Nature Boardwalk and Farm-in-the-Zoo. Some of the objectives involve taking a photo, so be sure to share those and any other pictures you take at the zoo on social media using the hashtag #LPZooScavHunt. And don't forget to tag us at @eATLAS!

The zoo is open 365 days a year, from 8 AM to 5 PM on the weekdays and 8 AM to 7 PM on holidays. There is no charge for admission.

Create your own sightseeing itinerary with the Chicago Explorer Pass, saving up to 50%* off compared to buying individual attraction tickets. This multi-attraction pass, valid for 60 days after your first use, provides admission to your choice of up to seven attractions, tours or activities - all one one pass. Select from more than 25 top sites and things to do, including SkyDeck Chicago, Navy Pier and a Shoreline Architecture River Cruise. It's the easiest and most affordable way to explore the Windy City at your own pace. Simply save your pass on your mobile device (available as your 'ticket' after purchase) and go – no voucher redemption required! With Go City you can see more, do more, and save more.

*Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website

We offer custom tours completely unique in the city of Chicago. This tour is great for seeing the park with your family, a romantic date or a friends day out after brunch or dinner. History, architecture, photo opportunities, time in the park and the lakefront, this tour checks all the boxes. Enjoy the breeze as our tour guide drives you between each location in the open air motorized tricycle, this is also a great option for anyone with mobility impairment as we do all the moving for you! We cover the area of Lincoln Park but for a fee you can extend your tour and see nearly anything in Chicago you would like to see. Examples include our Save Ferris tour package that recreates Ferris Bueller's Day Off complete with stops at Wrigley Field, Chicago River and The Chicago Art Institute.

Join us for a fun night of exploring Chicago's crime history on this 2-2.5-hour bus tour that includes:

* World famous crime scenes like the St Valentine's Day massacre
* Stops on-and-off the bus at famous crime sites
* True Crime history
* Historic video footage
* Interactive live commentary
* Crime quiz
* Souvenir pamphlet with photos
* Luxury climate-controlled bus
* So much more!

Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters & gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. Escape into the city’s criminal underworld as you investigate stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob and more. From a luxury coach, see the sites of storied crime scenes including Biograph Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, and the St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murders. Snap photos of the historic criminal courthouse, and hop on-and-off the coach to walk the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss followed just before their deaths.

Chicago and the history of the mob are synonymous when we look back at history. That’s why we provide an in-depth Chicago Gangster Tour that makes all of the infamous stops for our patrons. 

Visit the old stomping grounds of:
• Al Capone
• John Dillinger
• The Untouchables

View crime scenes immortalized in vintage news footage, the theater where the law caught up with Dillinger, the restaurant where the North Side Gang riddled Al Capone’s motorcade with rounds from their Tommy Guns, and the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

We bring Chicago’s true crime past to life before your very eyes.

Discover Chicago’s haunted locations by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights:
1. Explore historical places in Chicago such as the Chicago History Museum, the Standing Lincoln Monument and lesser-known places.
2. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
3. Visit the Couch Tomb Mausoleum, the only surviving gravesite in Lincoln Park.
4. You will learn the 14th C history of Prague through the eyes of their greatest medieval ruler and builder, Charles IV
5. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

Let us put the Custom in Chicago Custom Tours. What are your must-see venues? What would personalize your excursion? We’ll plan your tour and make it happen, and also provide suggestions based on your interests.

We are Chicago's only paranormal investigation tour, and Chicago's oldest ghost and hauntings tours, founded by Ursula Bielski, Chicago's 35 year paranormal researcher and investigator. Like Ursula, all of our guides are all real investigators and true Chicagoans. We love investigating, we love Chicago history, and we would love to show you Chicago's haunted history. This is the only tour which takes you out of the downtown area and into one of the most haunted parts of Chicago: Lincoln Park, the old City Cemetery, which was ravaged by the Great Fire of 1871, leaving 10,000 graves behind. The bodies are all still here, as well as the ghosts. The tour also visits the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the site of Suicide Bridge, where more than 100 desperate souls lost their lives.

This is the tour that made Bobby famous! Bobby’s Bike Hike is America’s longest-running city bicycle tour company, and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by National Geographic, USA Today, The Associated Press, Conde Nast Traveler, and more! Bobby’s now offers over a dozen specialized tours, but The Lakefront Neighborhoods ride is what started it all. Join one of Bobby’s expert guides on this 3-hour romp through Chicago’s beautiful North Side neighborhoods. See the ever-rising skyscrapers of Streeterville, the luxe residential property of the Gold Coast, the cozy artists’ village of Old Town, and the rolling greenery of Lincoln Park. You’ll finish off with a cruise down the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the nation. This leisure-paced journey is sure to make memories that’ll last a lifetime! Tour departs from 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.

Taste all of Chicago’s classic eats on this 4-hr guided bicycle tour! Join the expert tour guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city bike tour company, on this exciting and informative adventure which recently ranked Top 20 in the World by TripAdvisor. The journey is 14 miles (at a leisurely pace) and includes deep dish pizza, a gourmet brownie, a Chicago-style hot dog, and a few samples of local craft beer! On the daytime version of the tour, you’ll drink in the sights of Chicago’s beautiful northside neighborhoods, including the Lakefront and Wrigleyville, home to our Chicago Cubs baseball team. On the nighttime version, you'll ride through the party districts of downtown and see the lights of Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the glorious skyline. Cruise the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the country. Don’t miss out on this fun tour! You’ll leave with a profound understanding of our town, even if you only came for the beer.

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Chicago is a big city with a lot of activities & sightseeing. To tour the city quickly, it requires the help of a knowledgeable local driving guide and that's where we step in to assist. Your Private Chicago Scenic Driving Tour will start by meeting our knowledgeable Guide/Driver who will pick you up at your hotel or other location provided and then proceed with the exploration of the beautiful windy city.

Enjoy the car-free lakefront trail and explore Chicago’s beaches, parks, lagoons, and gorgeous Lincoln Park Zoo (free admission). This tour offers a diverse mix of nature and attractions. Top sights include: The Chicago Lakefront, Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Conservatory. Easy riding and kid-friendly, great fun for the whole family!