Attractions

Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

Chicago, United States

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Start your immersive walking tour at a Chicago icon: the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. From here, your guide will take you on a culinary and cultural adventure.

Our first stop is the famous Billy Goat Tavern, where we recommend trying their signature "cheezborger." Next, we'll visit Pizzeria Uno, birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pies. Then see where locals go for their hot beef fix: Al’s Beef, a favorite since 1938.

Along the way, you’ll hear about the friendly rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and more. We recommend you bring around $30 for optional food purchases throughout the tour. Your guide will have tips on what to try at each stop.

Our tour ends with a sweet finish at Firecakes, serving up doughnuts made from a secret recipe dating to the 1930s. It’s a sweet finish to our fabulous Chicago food tour!

What to remember

Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your ticket covers the walking tour portion of this experience. We recommend bringing about $30 for food, but it's up to you if you want to purchase what your guide suggests at each stop.. This tour is great for families. Pizzeria Uno and The Green Door Tavern also offer kids menus.. This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, guests can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried when we take stairs.. This tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace.. Note that some venues may change their opening hours, and may not be open on all tour departure dates - in these scenarios, our expert guides will ensure a great alternative is provided. Some venues may have queues during busy seasons, so please expect a wait for food at some venues.

What's included

Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Firecakes. Professional local Chicago guide. 2-hour walking tour

What's not included

Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not - total spend approximately 30USD). Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

ExperienceFirst

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. Your guide will be standing on the side of the fountain closest to the river. The address is 401 E River Dr., Chicago, IL 60611.