Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
3 hours
1 - 6 people
3 hours
1 - 6 people
Taste the best of Chicago on the Essential Chicago Eats Food Tour in Chicago, Illinois. Explore iconic dishes and local favorites while discovering the city’s vibrant culinary scene on this guided tasting experience.
🍕 Sample iconic Chicago dishes including deep-dish pizza and classic hot dogs
🌆 Explore vibrant neighborhoods and discover local culinary gems
🍴 Taste inventive creations from beloved Chicago eateries
📖 Learn the stories and history behind each stop on the tour
Discover the flavors that define the Windy City on the Essential Chicago Eats Food Tour. This guided experience in Chicago, Illinois, takes participants through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and local eateries, offering a curated taste of Chicago’s signature dishes. From deep-dish pizza and classic hot dogs to innovative bites from beloved local spots, this tour highlights the culinary diversity and rich food culture that make Chicago a must-visit for food lovers.
Along the way, guests will stroll through lively streets while sampling a variety of dishes that showcase both tradition and modern creativity. Each stop offers insight into the city’s culinary history and the stories behind the flavors, turning every bite into a cultural experience. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, this food tour provides a delicious and engaging way to explore the heart of Chicago’s food scene.
Tour Route *Subject to Change*
Begin at the grand Harold Washington Library, a postmodern landmark that stands as a temple of knowledge in downtown Chicago.
Enjoy one of Oprah’s “favorite things” — gourmet popcorn, freshly popped and full of rich, buttery flavor.
Taste the city’s signature Chicago-style hot dog, loaded with traditional toppings. (Just don’t ask for ketchup.)
Step into the iconic Sears — or Willis — Tower, once the tallest building in the world and uncover a hidden Secret Dish high above the city streets.
Savor a juicy Italian beef sandwich, a Chicago classic made with thin-sliced meat, sweet peppers and a dip in savory jus.
Wrap up the tour with a deep-dish pizza slice — thick, cheesy and unforgettable. Then discover a sweet local legacy with a modern twist on the dessert invented in Chicago: the brownie.
Discover the flavors that define the Windy City on the Essential Chicago Eats Food Tour. This guided experience in Chicago, Illinois, takes participants through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and local eateries, offering a curated taste of Chicago’s signature dishes. From deep-dish pizza and classic hot dogs to innovative bites from beloved local spots, this tour highlights the culinary diversity and rich food culture that make Chicago a must-visit for food lovers.
Along the way, guests will stroll through lively streets while sampling a variety of dishes that showcase both tradition and modern creativity. Each stop offers insight into the city’s culinary history and the stories behind the flavors, turning every bite into a cultural experience. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, this food tour provides a delicious and engaging way to explore the heart of Chicago’s food scene.
Tour Route *Subject to Change*
Begin at the grand Harold Washington Library, a postmodern landmark that stands as a temple of knowledge in downtown Chicago.
Enjoy one of Oprah’s “favorite things” — gourmet popcorn, freshly popped and full of rich, buttery flavor.
Taste the city’s signature Chicago-style hot dog, loaded with traditional toppings. (Just don’t ask for ketchup.)
Step into the iconic Sears — or Willis — Tower, once the tallest building in the world and uncover a hidden Secret Dish high above the city streets.
Savor a juicy Italian beef sandwich, a Chicago classic made with thin-sliced meat, sweet peppers and a dip in savory jus.
Wrap up the tour with a deep-dish pizza slice — thick, cheesy and unforgettable. Then discover a sweet local legacy with a modern twist on the dessert invented in Chicago: the brownie.
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,
Saturdays & Sundays
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,
Saturdays & Sundays
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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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