Experience the magic and tradition that brings Chicago to life during the holidays on this walking tour through the Loop’s iconic holiday destinations. Join in the fun with some holiday food, sweets & beverages that make winter in Chicago so delicious!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Starting time 11:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Millennium Park's Christmas tree and ice-skating rink
- Warm up during the brisk walk with hot apple cider
- Sample the original brownie at the historic Palmer House Hotel
- Taste Chicago's famous pizza and hot dogs
- Enjoy a VIP Christmas cocktail sampling package (for an addtional fee)
Full description
From shimmering lights to decadent bites, Chicago puts its best foot forward for the holidays.
Experience the city come to life during this special time of year on a walking tour through the Loop’s iconic holiday destinations. Pass by Millennium Park's ice skating rink and massive Christmas tree, admire the shimmering holiday lights on State Street, and behold Macy's dazzling holiday decor and window displays.
Treat yourself with some brownies at the historic Palmer House Hotel, where brownies were invented, taste the famous Chicago deep-dish pizza and hot dog, and tuck into the city's largest open-air Christmas festival, Christkindlemarket, for some seasonal shopping. For an additional fee you can also enjoy a VIP Christmas cocktail sampling package.
Includes
- Food and non-alcoholic drinks
- Guide
- Gratuity for guide
- VIP Christmas Cocktail package (for an additional fee)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Giordano's at Millennium Park 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601. Directions to Departure Location: Please note that while the address to Giordano's is on Randolph St, the entrance is around the corner on Beaubien Ct near where Beaubien meets Lake St. You will meet your guide inside the main dine-in entrance to Giordano's.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a camera and enter your best picture in the tour operator’s photo contest!
- Note that tours run rain or shine.
- A 15-20% gratuity for the guide is suggested.
