Chicago Food Experience Tour

About this activity

Join us for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic River North area alongside a local guide who can show you the best spots for some of the city’s best-loved dishes. From deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs, this tour will leave you filled with delicious local foods as well as some insider knowledge into the city’s culinary history and culture.

Highlights

• Get a taste of Chicago’s most famous food in one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods

•  Discover why locals have so much passion for their very own

•  Chicago-style hot dog

•  Enjoy a slice of pizza taken to a whole new level in deep-dish form

•  Tap into Chicago’s immigrant roots with a bite of Italian beef from one of the city’s original vendors

Full description

Your Chicago food tour will take you through the River North neighborhood — the original Chicago foodie destination — to sample some world-famous Chicago dishes, local favorites, and a sweet treat. It’s an afternoon that will leave you full of delicious food and memories for a lifetime!  We start with a very well-known Chicago dish: the Chicago-style hot dog. Perfect for summers at a baseball game (cheering on the Cubs or Sox of course), or for a quick lunch on a work day, this local take on a hot dog is a debate-worthy food in Chicago and is taken very seriously by locals. Every Chicagoan has his or her own preference as to how the dog should be made, and you’ll get a chance to try your guide's favorite version.  Next up is the world-famous Chicago deep-dish pizza! An entire meal unto itself, this staple of the Chicago food scene originated in River North in the 1940s when workers and families needed filling dishes at low prices. Your guide will take you to a pizza place that’s an icon to Chicago natives to try the real deal for yourself.  After you’ve filled up on pizza and hot dogs, we’ll then continue our tasting journey with a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef. This hearty meal came about during the Depression, and it’s here to stay. You’ll sample this sandwich in a real city institution — no-frills decor included!  We’ll conclude your Chicago foodie experience here, with easy access to the ‘L’.  Even if you say you’ll never be hungry again, don’t forget to note some great dinner recommendations from your guide. You won’t regret it!

Included / Excluded

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 3 Food Stops with 3 Food Samples such as a Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza, and Chicago sandwich: Italian beef
  • Additional food
  • Drinks
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity

Reviews

GetYourGuide
John
Sep 2026
5.0

Exceptional time. Kristi was outstanding. Food was great and interesting facts about NO made it well worthwhile. I will recommend to anyone that I know that is going to New Orleans that they book and take this tour. I would do it again.

GetYourGuide
John
Sep 2026
5.0

Exceptional time. Kristi was outstanding. Food was great and interesting facts about NO made it well worthwhile. I will recommend to anyone that I know that is going to New Orleans that they book and take this tour. I would do it again.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 2026
5.0

We really enjoyed our small group tour with Intrepid. Our tour guide Camella (sp) took us to interesting small bars and shops where the local Venetians meet after work & on weekends. She was very informative and friendly. The variety of food and wine was fantastic. We highly recommend this tour as a first up in Venice.