Paddle Lake Michigan from Ohio Street Beach for two hours
2 Hour
Kayak or SUP rental
You must be 18+ to rent alone. Ages 13+ may use a single kayak with a guardian present and signing for youth; tandem kayaks are suitable for ages 4+ with a guardian in the tandem.
Fully refundable (minus a 10% processing fee on credit card purchases) if canceled at least 72 hours before. No cancels within 72 hours. $10/person service fee for changes within 72 hours. No reimbursement for under participation or returning early.
Bring a valid driver’s license or ID and a matching credit card.
You must be 18+ to rent a kayak or paddleboard alone. Ages 13+ can use a single kayak if a guardian is present and signs for the youth. Tandem kayaks are suitable for ages 4+ when a guardian rides in the tandem with the child.
Your rental hours may be interrupted due to inclement weather.
The guides here are consistently stellar, and travelers are quick to name them. Joe, Jeff, Jessika, and several others get enthusiastic shout-outs for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely caring hosts who make everyone feel comfortable. These aren't just rehearsed tours – guides share insider tips on where to eat later, adjust for weather needs, and greet past guests like old friends when they bump into them around the city. The food and bike tours seem to be the crowd favorites, taking groups through Chicago's iconic dishes at signature spots while weaving in local history and hidden gems. The routes avoid busy streets when possible, bikes are well-maintained and comfortable, and groups stay small enough that everyone feels looked after. Whether you're exploring downtown, Chinatown, or neighborhood breweries, expect a good mix of sightseeing, storytelling, and excellent eating. Several people mention doing the tour early in their visit so they can revisit favorite spots discovered along the way.
We do a food tour in every new city we visit, and Fran was one of the best! We loved learning all the details of the city as much as trying the food. We will recommend to anyone visiting Chicago!
Tracey Schust
March 30, 2026
We do a food tour in every new city we visit, and Fran was one of the best! We loved learning all the details of the city as much as trying the food. We will recommend to anyone visiting Chicago!
Tracey Schust
March 30, 2026