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Chicago Highlights Running Tour 75 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 47% in Chicago

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Chicago
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Run along Lake Michigan, cross the Chicago River, and explore downtown landmarks with a guide on this 75-minute city tour.

About this tour

See Chicago’s skyline, river, and storied streets at a runner’s pace on this guided city tour. The Chicago Highlights Running Tour follows a casual route through some of the city’s most recognizable settings, with stops to hear local history and take photos along the way.

Run beside Lake Michigan for sweeping skyline views, then head through downtown and the Loop. Cross the Chicago River as your guide shares stories connected to Chicago’s past, from gangsters to marine disasters. The route continues up Michigan Avenue, where you’ll take in cultural and architectural landmarks, including the Art Institute of Chicago and historic buildings. This is a sightseeing run, not a race, so there’s time to pause and enjoy the views without chasing a personal best.

The tour lasts 75 minutes and includes a live, in-person guide. Meet at the plaza in front of the Apple Store entrance, across from the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower. Choose the Chicago Highlights Running Tour for an active way to experience the city’s landmarks and history.

Highlights

  • Run along the Lake Michigan shoreline for skyline views
  • Explore downtown and the Loop with a live guide
  • Cross the Chicago River and hear stories of the city’s past
  • See cultural and architectural landmarks along Michigan Avenue
  • Pause for photos and stories at iconic sights

What's included

Included

  • Live, in-person running tour guide

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Important information

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Meet at the plaza in front of the Apple Store entrance, across from the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Chicago
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 47% in Chicago means it ranks in the top 47% of tours in Chicago by this score.

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