Chicago · CHICAGO KAYAK TOURS & RENTALS
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Good chicago kayak tours & rentals fill up fast in Chicago, and the best fill up first. Here are the 9 to know, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Taste Chicago classics on a 3-hour walk, then use a free 2-hour bike or kayak. Deep dish, hot dog, Italian beef, brownie, popcorn.
“Well directed, fun, and historical facts of Chicago were spot on....”
Rent a single or tandem kayak from Ohio Street Beach and paddle Chicago’s skyline over calm Lake Michigan waters for 1–2 hours.
“La verdad llego muy tarde solo nos dio el cayac y nos dejó ala deriva aun no nos dijo más nada la verdad fue pésimo y no lo volvería a agarrar”
Paddle the Chicago River downtown for 2 hours with a paddling and safety lesson. Single or tandem kayaks and skyline views.
“The person checking us in and giving us our kayaks gave the worst advice on where to kayak. Also, there were so many dead fish and birds floating and a lot of trash. My husband who ended up finishing it and going the opposite way, said it was much better and cleaner.”
Moonlight kayaking on the Chicago River. See the skyline lit at night in 1.5 hours with a small-group guide and safety briefing.
“The experience was good, but I didn't feel so safe because of the different motor boats that constantly pass by.”
Sunset kayaking on the Chicago River lets you glide past major downtown landmarks and watch the skyline change with the light in 90 minutes.
“Eindrückliche Kanu-Tour inmitten von Chicago beim Einnachten… Leider etwas chaotisch organisiert mit Kanus, die viele Reparaturen nötig hätten. Von den Guides keine Hinweise/Erklärungen zur Tour 😳”
A 2-hour Chicago favorites walking tour plus free bike or kayak, timed for classic landmarks like the Bean, Magnificent Mile, and Riverwalk.
“Bobby’s Bike Hike Tours was amazing! Thanks so much for accommodating my daughter and I on the Chicago Favorites Food & Walking Tour! Our Tour Guide James was very knowledgeable, energetic, and entertaining! This tours is the absolute BEST way to see and taste Chicago!”
Chicago highlights on foot with a story-first guide plus free 2-hour bike or kayak rental within days of your tour.
“Food was great, learning the history from our tour guide Mickey was fun. Our kids love history and they really enjoyed it!”
Paddle Chicago’s downtown Chicago River on a guided 2-hour kayak tour, learning bridge engineering, reverse flow, and skyline views.
5 iconic Chicago food bites plus landmark stops in 5 hours, then a free 2-hour bike or kayak rental within 3 days.
“My booking was moved to a different tour called “Chicago Favourites” as the one I originally booked was undersubscribed. It wasn’t really worth the money -the additional $20 for the “3 craft beer pairing” and the recommended $10-15 tip taking it over $100. For that price we got a slice of pizza, a small hot dog, half an Italian beef sandwich, a one inch piece of brownie and a small serve of popcorn. The guide, Gregg, was clearly new to the tour and, while he knew about the city and the food, he didn’t order my beer in the first restaurant until I asked for it, so when it eventually…”
