Chicago Historical Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Chicago's River North district
- Taste iconic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza
- Discover the history of Chicago's culinary scene
- Visit local eateries with rich histories
- Learn about Chicago's diverse food culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of River North
- Tastings at multiple local eateries
- Insights into Chicago's culinary history
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Join us for a foodie adventure in Chicago’s River North, where a local guide will take you to the best spots for the city’s iconic dishes.
Your local guide will take you to some of the city's most beloved food spots, where you'll try a classic Chicago-style hot dog, the world-famous deep-dish pizza, and a traditional Italian beef sandwich.
At last, stroll through the Loop, discovering Chicago’s mix of historic landmarks, modern architecture, museums, and art galleries.
Meeting point
Start Location
The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please inform the tour guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles over 2 hours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
- Can dietary requirements be accommodated? Vegetarian options are available. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you require a vegetarian option so we can plan accordingly.
- Will food options or portion sizes vary? Food offerings and portion sizes may vary depending on the season and the stops visited on the day of the tour. However, the total amount of food included is always designed to equal a full meal.
- What happens if the weather isn’t great? Experiences run rain, shine, or snow, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour.
- Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels? Yes! This tour is suitable for guests of all ages and fitness levels. Please note that it includes approximately 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking, at a relaxed pace with regular stops.
Reviews
We booked this walking tour on our second day in Boston, and am so glad we did. Travelling from Ireland, we were aware of the connections to Boston, but never really appreciated the deep history and importance of Boston. Our tour guide - Bob - was amazing. He is a true font of knowledge on everything from the background to the American revolution, its key players like Samual Adams and Paul Revere, the City as a centre of trade and commerce, and how it became a home for so many immigrants who transformed the City’s commerce, culture and politics. Best of all we learned all of this while strolling around the best parts of Boston and enjoying the most amazing food. Bob delivered with humour and fun. He was engaging and helpful, and has so much passion and deep historic knowledge which came across at every opportunity. The food aspects were incredible. We spent much of the time in the North End, - little Italy - and were introduced to several amazing multi generational family food businesses that we would never have found otherwise - bakeries, coffee shops and delis - with lots of wonderful food to sample. It was a fantastic tour. Genuinely, it completely enriched my knowledge and perspective on the City and was enjoyable from start to finish. There are lots of tours of the city - bus tours. Duck tours, ghoul tours, walking tours etc and some look a bit gimmicky with tour guides dressed is period costumes. If that’s your thing then fine, but you will miss on a tour like this one which so authentic, educational, fun and engaging. Travelling around the city with a guide with such knowledge and history as a guide like Bob, turned out to be a great privilege. I highly recommend this trip. I doubt you could find a better way to four or five hours in this most fascinating city,
Wow!! We would have given this tour 6 stars if we could. Our tour guide, Dave, was so knowledgeable and spun the stories to weave Chicago's history so clearly for these East Coast visitors. Loved the mixture of interior and street landmarks. We learned so much and will be sure to recommend this tour to others. A true highlight activity of our visit to Chicago.
Laura was awesome and really informative. She answered all our questions and had a lot to say about the city. Loved it!
Traveler reviews
A MUST food guide
Rich took us to 3 great traditional restaurants and with the knowledge he imparted it's a Must for any first time visitor to Chicago. There was sufficient food to provide us with a satisfying meal
A great tour of Chicago with a side of great food!
Dash was an excellent tour guide. His passion for Chicago was obvious. His knowledge of Chicago was off the charts. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience
First timer will return
Dave had a wealth of knowledge and welcoming energy. The experience was cool with random tidbits of not just food history but also little did you know facts on the train. For the price for my husband and I - it included our train passes and of course the food! Def made first time to Chicago amazing
Great food tour!
Dave was a great, knowledgeable guide!
Go on this tour, you will be more than satisfied and very full.
Chad wss great, personable, knowledgeable and a great speaker. Not rushed but easygoing and fun. Thank you for the delicious food and great company!