Private Tours

Weekend visit? Reunion? Team building? We have in-person private, customizable running tours for that.

Whatever your reason for visiting Chicago or wanting a private running tour inspired by your favorite book, we can take you on a history-filled, meaningful route that will bring you closer to Chicago and the book. All private tours are lead by one of the Read & Run Chicago guides.

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Private Tours Are Perfect For:

  • Chicagoans who want to learn and move at a speed, time, and place that works best for their schedule.

  • Book clubs who want to add a new layer of bonding and experiential learning to accompany that month’s book pick.

  • Visitors who want a unique, literary-themed movement experience in Chicago. You set the pace, we take you through the story!

  • Bonding with small groups–our private tours make great opportunities for team building, friend reunions, literary-themed bachelorette parties, family outings, or any other special occasions for movers and readers.

Private Tour Options & Pricing

You can request a private tour of any of our upcoming or former running tours. Pricing for the standard 1.5-hour tour begins at $500 for 10 runners and will follow a pre-planned route.

Looking to do something different or new? If you’d like to request a customizable tour, please write as much detail as possible in the form below! Pricing will be based on group size, book length, mileage requested, special requests, food requests, and more. Fill out the form below to request a customizable private tour.

Request a private tour.