I recently went on Chicago for Chicagoans tour of Hegewisch and thought it was incredibly…read moreinteresting and well researched. I lived most of my life in Chicago and knew very little of this neighborhood, and tour guide Emily did an amazing job of presenting both the history of the neighborhood, and issues that Hegewisch is currently addressing.

Every talk and tour I have done with Chicago for Chicagoans has been amazing! All the presenters,…read moreespecially Patti Swanson, are passionate, funny and most importantly present well researched and accurate information.

Tom was a fantastic guide on the out-of-the-way city tour. We learned so much! He's incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and so generous in answering questions. We could not have asked for a better tour and are glad it was tip-based. Thank you, Tom!

I love the flexibility of this outfit. No down payment required, easy cancellation if needed, easy…read morerescheduling if needed, and the tour guide is friendly, energetic and cheerful. We did the gangsters tour and was full of interesting Chicago history and biographical accounts of gangsters. There's even a well timed bathroom stop at the Harry Carey restaurant/museum.

During Parents' Weekend at the University of Chicago, the university offered tours of the…read moreneighborhood through Chicago Detours. My wife did this tour a couple years ago and highly recommended it, but I wasn't especially interested because I had also gone to school here and figured I knew enough about Hyde Park already. However, she insisted that it would be worth our while and so I agreed to climb on the bus. And it was the absolutely right decision, because the tour was excellent. In fact, it wasn't just a tour of Hyde Park. It included the surrounding neighborhoods of Washington Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, and Woodlawn. Since this was a UChicago sponsored event much of the information related to the University's investment and involvement in the area. Our tour guide and founder of Chicago Detours, Amanda, is herself a graduate of UChicago and thus she had some additional insight into the relationship with the community. Though the 75-minute tour felt a little slow-going at times, there was much to learn about the vibrant but sometimes troubled history of the area. Amanda has tremendous knowledge and the excursion was both fascinating and entertaining. I can imagine that Chicago Detours would have equally interesting tours of other neighborhoods in this diverse city.

Virtual tours are such a cool thing to do right now. I attended a Yelp Elite event that was a…read morevirtual food tour of Chicago. It was incredibly informative and a good balance of history and current trends. Looking forward to attending more virtual tours, like the World's Fair and the Cruise From Your Couch Boat Tour. I loved seeing the pictures of the in-person tours and can't wait to attend some of those too.

I did the Birth of a Skyscraper tour with Mitch, and it was incredible!! I gained a deeper…read moreappreciation for Chicago's buildings. My partner even said that even though he passes by some of these buildings everyday, he didn't realize things until Mitch pointed them out! Mitch was engaging and friendly. He answered all of our questions as well, and I enjoyed his "storytelling format" of the tour. He also communicated with us about when and where we should meet. I highly recommend Free Tours by Foot for anyone visiting Chicago!

Bruce was a great guide on our Lincoln Park tour! Lots of info about Chicago's gangsters. Thank you…read moreBruce!!

Great guide. Very knowledgeable about the interior, exterior, architect and history. Had photos of…read moremovies shot in the specific locations. Took time to answer questions.

This was fantastic! I've always believed the tour guide is what makes or breaks an experience…read more Access aside, these building designs are fascinating but Colleen turned them into a memorable story about the history of Chicago's innovative commercial architecture. She is a professional and I assume others who work for this company are as well. In my opinion, the tour ​structure and pace were optimal. She set us up with an introduction to each building, gave us time to absorb it and then went into details. We had a member of our group who can't always keep up physically so I was prepared to drop out but the pace was very accommodating because the actual distance between buildings is short and there are accessibility doors / elevators at each since they serve a modern population. We'd sign up anytime for any other tour Colleen leads!

This was a moms night out activity. The day after halloween so wasn't very scary. I am not one to…read morewatch horror movies coz I get spooked very easily. So when I heard how this walking your was going to be more of a history lesson, I was into it. some of the stories seemed a bit hollywood like. But the tour guide was a great story teller. If you like haunted experiences you might be a bit disappointed. The sites themselves are all tragic events like the St Peters church and the Naperville Metra station crash. So you would definitely feel the eeriness. The fun part is the EMF meters that go off on random things - like your phone, the wires under the sidewalk - sometimes even your own heart. But that's what made it fun - and the feel of energy that could be a ghost. We had a drink at Quigleys before the tour so that helped us be silly too. Beware ladies ten ladies room at quigleys is apparently haunted! boo

These guys are the best!!! And I must bow to their superior knowledge in the Occult and Esoteric. I…read moredid a couple of Psychic Fairs with them years ago and they were a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge in the Paranormal and Supernatural. They have stories that will actually raise the hair on your head, and from first hand experience also. If you've tried the others, now try the best!!! The knowledge that they expound is the most accurate in this field, and their information is always spot on. Believe me, these Tours are well worth the money, because you are getting the first hand experience of a lifetime!! You will never find anything better than this. This is your chance to experience the real deal. You won't be sorry!!!

Our tour Guide was Susie. She was very pleasant and professional. She was very informative and…read morespoke clearly as she took us around. It was money well spent and would take another tour.

We did the Chicago Walking Food & Walking Tour with Braeden and would highly recommend. Braeden was…read morea great tour guide- easy to hear, very knowledgeable, and super friendly! Food was great and got to see a lot of the city.

We did the Chinatown walking food tour this past weekend and it was amazing!!! Highly recommend…read moredoing this even if you live in the Chicagoland area. Valarie was our guide and she was terrific! Took us to 5 really great spots that we will be going back to for a full dining experience. Valarie gave us a lot of Chinese history and how it related to food, and the people in our group were all friendly and made for an enjoyable experience. I couldn't recommend doing one of their tours more. Do it!!

We just did our second Tour With Mike, this time the Underground Chicago tour. Really fun. We…read moreexplored the bowels of the city, from familiar spots like the Billy Goat on Lower Michigan to portions of the labyrinthine Pedway. I've lived here over 30 years and saw some things I've never seen before. Mike is great. Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. He's a fantastic tour guide for visitors and longtime residents alike. Thank you!

Mike, who owns an operates the tours is extremely knowledgeable in Chicago history and…read morearchitecture. It's also extremely friendly and personable. Despite having lived in Chicago before decades, I have never taken a tour or I don't learn new and interesting information. Highly recommend.