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3 hours

1 - 6 people

Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Discover the flavors of Chicago, Illinois on a historic food tour featuring iconic local dishes, classic Windy City favorites, and tasty treats. Explore the city’s neighborhoods and landmarks while savoring authentic Chicago cuisine on this immersive culinary experience.

🍿 Taste iconic Chicago snacks and local favorites

🌭 Enjoy classic Windy City dishes like Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches

🏙️ Explore historic Chicago neighborhoods and famous landmarks on foot

🍕 Indulge in deep-dish pizza and unique local desserts

Explore Chicago, Illinois through its rich culinary and cultural history on this immersive food tour. Stroll through iconic neighborhoods and historic landmarks while tasting a variety of classic Windy City flavors. From savory local favorites to sweet treats, this tour offers a delicious way to experience Chicago’s vibrant food scene and architectural charm. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully paired beverages, including options for those of legal drinking age, alongside each flavorful bite.

This historic Chicago food tour highlights the city’s culinary heritage with multiple tasting stops that capture its unique character. Sample iconic dishes, discover local specialties, and experience the city on foot, all while exploring its famed landmarks and hidden gems. Perfect for food enthusiasts and visitors looking to combine sightseeing with authentic dining experiences, this tour offers a well-rounded taste of Chicago’s dynamic culture and gastronomy.

Tour Route *Subject to Change*

Stop 1

Start the experience at the iconic Harold Washington Library, a striking postmodern cathedral of books that captures the spirit of Chicago’s architectural flair.

Stop 2

Get your snack fix with one of Oprah’s “favorite things” — freshly popped gourmet popcorn, made right in the heart of the city.

Stop 3

Dig into a true Windy City classic: a Chicago-style hot dog piled high with traditional toppings (and absolutely no ketchup).

Stop 4

Step inside what was once the tallest building in the world — Sears or Willis, depending on who you ask — for a bite of the exclusive Secret Dish.

Stop 5

Bite into Chicago’s beloved Italian beef sandwich, packed with juicy, thin-sliced meat and bursting with bold flavors.

Stop 6

Finish strong with a slice of deep-dish pizza, a culinary marvel known for its rich layers. Then indulge in a reinvented version of a local invention — the brownie, born right here in Chicago.

Explore Chicago, Illinois through its rich culinary and cultural history on this immersive food tour. Stroll through iconic neighborhoods and historic landmarks while tasting a variety of classic Windy City flavors. From savory local favorites to sweet treats, this tour offers a delicious way to experience Chicago’s vibrant food scene and architectural charm. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully paired beverages, including options for those of legal drinking age, alongside each flavorful bite.

This historic Chicago food tour highlights the city’s culinary heritage with multiple tasting stops that capture its unique character. Sample iconic dishes, discover local specialties, and experience the city on foot, all while exploring its famed landmarks and hidden gems. Perfect for food enthusiasts and visitors looking to combine sightseeing with authentic dining experiences, this tour offers a well-rounded taste of Chicago’s dynamic culture and gastronomy.

Tour Route *Subject to Change*

Stop 1

Start the experience at the iconic Harold Washington Library, a striking postmodern cathedral of books that captures the spirit of Chicago’s architectural flair.

Stop 2

Get your snack fix with one of Oprah’s “favorite things” — freshly popped gourmet popcorn, made right in the heart of the city.

Stop 3

Dig into a true Windy City classic: a Chicago-style hot dog piled high with traditional toppings (and absolutely no ketchup).

Stop 4

Step inside what was once the tallest building in the world — Sears or Willis, depending on who you ask — for a bite of the exclusive Secret Dish.

Stop 5

Bite into Chicago’s beloved Italian beef sandwich, packed with juicy, thin-sliced meat and bursting with bold flavors.

Stop 6

Finish strong with a slice of deep-dish pizza, a culinary marvel known for its rich layers. Then indulge in a reinvented version of a local invention — the brownie, born right here in Chicago.

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Monday through Friday 11:30am

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Monday through Friday 11:30am

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Physical limitations: Must be able to comfortably walk for approximately 3 hours at a leisurely pace

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
  • Individuals with disabilities: Routes are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed
  • Dietary restrictions: Food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours, tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the experience
  • What’s included: Curated food tastings at 6 different stops
  • Who will be present: A local guide will lead the tour along with up to 12 participants in total
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket or reservation
  • Photo/ video: Guests are encouraged to take their own photos during the experience
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow the guide’s instructions during the walking tour

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time
  • Parking: Public parking is likely available close to the tour meeting location
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • What to bring: A reusable water bottle, a charged phone for photos, valid ID if consuming alcohol
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restroom breaks are available during the tour stops

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Food tastings may change slightly depending on seasonality and local availability
  • Alcohol may only be enjoyed by participants 21+

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Physical limitations: Must be able to comfortably walk for approximately 3 hours at a leisurely pace

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
  • Individuals with disabilities: Routes are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed
  • Dietary restrictions: Food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours, tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the experience
  • What’s included: Curated food tastings at 6 different stops
  • Who will be present: A local guide will lead the tour along with up to 12 participants in total
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket or reservation
  • Photo/ video: Guests are encouraged to take their own photos during the experience
  • Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow the guide’s instructions during the walking tour

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time
  • Parking: Public parking is likely available close to the tour meeting location
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • What to bring: A reusable water bottle, a charged phone for photos, valid ID if consuming alcohol
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restroom breaks are available during the tour stops

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • Food tastings may change slightly depending on seasonality and local availability
  • Alcohol may only be enjoyed by participants 21+

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience. 

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience. 

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