Chicago Downtown Delicious Donut Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Start at Doughnut Vault in River North
- Four donut stops mixing classic and modern styles
- A classic donut paired with coffee
- Stories of Chicago's industrial past and immigrant food culture
Full description
Next, we’ll head to a sleek and contemporary shop that serves up some of the city’s most innovative donuts, perfectly balancing classic techniques with modern flair. As you savor each bite, we’ll delve into the area’s transformation and how Chicago’s rich industrial past laid the foundation for its thriving culinary scene today.
From there, we’ll visit another beloved donut destination known for its iconic offerings and decades of service to Chicagoans. Here, you’ll enjoy a classic donut that has stood the test of time, paired with a cup of coffee that encapsulates Chicago’s love for bold, rich flavors. As you enjoy these timeless treats, we’ll discuss the city’s deep roots in the manufacturing and food industries, highlighting how these traditions shaped Chicago’s identity.
Our final stop brings us to one of Chicago’s favorite donut spots, offering a mix of delicious, unique donuts and classic treats. While you indulge, we’ll reflect on the Windy City’s eclectic food culture, exploring how Chicago’s diverse immigrant communities have influenced the city’s food scene, blending global flavors with local traditions.
This tour offers a delicious blend of classic and contemporary, showcasing the rich history and evolution of Chicago through its iconic donut shops. It’s a perfect way to taste the Windy City’s past, present, and future, all in one sweet journey.
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Coffee
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
401 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- This tour will take place rain or shine.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
Know before you go
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- This tour will take place rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!