Mahalia Jackson Home in Chatham

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I spent an amazing 4.5 hours riding 15 miles on a totally customized bike tour with Steve. He knows so much about the art, architecture, and history along the way... read more

Colin K.
8/17/2021
Absolutely loved this bike tour with Steve. Our tour was customized to what we wanted to see. Steve included stops in between our requested stops so we could learn and... read more

Stacie A.
9/25/2023
Steve is great and love the tours. My wife took me on one a couple years ago and we went again while some friends were in town last week. Great... read more

Jason K.
8/16/2022
If you want to get to know Chicago more personally, try this out. This was one of my favorite experiences during my three day stay at Chicago. I did all... read more

Somang L.
8/28/2019
This was by far the best day of my vacation in Chicago. A bike tour is the best way to see a city, and Steve's street art bike tour was... read more

Naima B.
10/29/2019
A fantastic bike tour, personally tailored to your interests. We did a 3-hour ride with a group of four who signed up together, but you can also sign up alone... read more

Alex H.
7/12/2019
Steve created a wonderful memory for us while on a short trip to Chicago. Our group of girls had a mix of biking experience and he went out of his... read more

Amy H.
4/29/2021
My friend from out of town wanted to visit me in Chicago for my birthday. Instead of going out to a fancy dinner, we decided to go on an... read more

Emily E.
1/25/2019
I found Steve of Chicago Bike Adventures on Trip Advisor. They also have a website: https://chicagobikeadventures.com/about/

I wanted to enhance a four day holiday in Chicago... read more

John K.
12/28/2018

This bike tour was absolutely fantastic! We were able to casually cruise around the streets of Chicago with relative ease due to Steve’s careful guidance and attention to our surroundings.... read more

Emilio
August 9, 2021

Great guide. Tailors to what is most important to you.

Judy
September 16, 2022

Had a really great time with Steve! Very knowledgeable about the history of the US, and Chicago in particular, and overall a really nice guy to talk to while exploring... read more

Mikita
July 26, 2022

Steve's bike tour was an amazing and unique experience!! He weaves together a rich tapestry of art, culture, and social history. He also did a fantastic job at intuitively guiding... read more

Sarah
November 12, 2023

Chicago native who 'thought' she knew everything until now! What a treat learning new things about the most amazing city in the world; making it even MORE amazing! Would definitely... read more

Teri
September 5, 2020

This was awesome! When I signed up, I thought this would be good but turned out to exceed my expectations. Steve was super friendly from the beginning and his joy... read more

John
October 5, 2019

Steve’s bike trip was great - he customized the itinerary to what we wanted to see and pointed out some off the beaten path items we never would have found... read more

David
May 8, 2021

I enjoyed a personalized bike rid through Chicago with Steve. This was a great way to see other parts of Chicago without hoards of tourists. Based on my interests, there... read more

Jeff
October 9, 2024

Wonderful experience and way to get to know the city. Steve was very knowledgeable & prepared!

Jada
October 15, 2021

Enjoyed the tour with Steve! It was great to bike around the neighborhood that I wouldn't have checked out by myself. Steve did a great job customizing the tour ... read more and sharing the stories of the city.

Jinxin
August 29, 2022

I spent an amazing 4.5 hours touring Chicago neighborhoods with Steve. He knows an amazing amount about the art, architecture, and history along the ride. He totally customizes the tour... read more

Colin Knight
August 17, 2021

I read the reviews about how awesome Steve and his Chicago bike tour is ahead of visiting Chicago...and they were all true. Steve is a super laid back guy that... read more

Kookoocachu
October 18, 2019

Steve was a great tour guide as we biked through Chicago. His pre-ride survey allowed him to tailor the ride to some of our interests. We were super confident navigating... read more

amyek-6
March 21, 2021

Wonderful ride, Steve is a very nice guy who knows A LOT of Chicago, you will really have a good time with him. Such a great experience!

Julio S
September 18, 2018

Very knowledgeable of the city of Chicago. Very considerate and safe lead bicyclist. Great way to explore the city! Highly recommend.

Meadow C
August 27, 2019

I highly recommend this bike tour. Steve does a great job of gathering your info before hand and tailoring the ride to you. I was lucky to be the... read more

dazelr
September 17, 2019

Steve did a great job of showing our small group around Chicago. Went to parts of Chicago I would never have found on my own and got a taste of... read more

Super8Connoisseur
May 5, 2019

Excellent experience and would highly recommend. Steve, the owner and guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and tailored the tour to our interests.

SLC3333
May 28, 2019

A must if you come to Chicago. You’ll see a different side to the city and Steve will customize the experience for you. See different neighborhoods, learn about the history,... read more take great photos and enjoy a drink!

ana_rg123
March 18, 2020

If you're looking for a fun, informative bike tour of Chicago with friendly, knowledgeable guide then look no further! I was lucky enough to have a one to one personal... read more

Costi S
September 7, 2018