Chicago walking tour with culinary and cultural highlights

401 E River Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago, United States of America
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Embark on an immersive walking tour beginning at a renowned Chicago landmark, the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. From this point, your guide will lead you on a gastronomic and cultural journey. The first stop is a well-known local tavern where it's suggested to sample their signature cheeseburger. Following this, the tour proceeds to a pizzeria celebrated as the birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pizzas. The final culinary destination is a popular eatery known for its beef dishes.Throughout this adventure, you'll learn about the friendly rivalry between Chicago and New York's pizza scenes, delve into Chicago's meatpacking history, explore 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and much more. It's advised to bring approximately $30 for optional food purchases during the tour, with your guide providing recommendations on what to sample at each stop.The tour concludes at the historic Green Door Tavern, characterised by its trendy vintage atmosphere and a special drink that you're encouraged to try. This experience offers a taste of Chicago's rich history and diverse culinary scene in one comprehensive tour.

What to remember

Important info

Accessibility:

  • This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, you can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried

Know in advance:

  • 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
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What's included
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Guided walking tour. Local guide. Additional food and drinks (available for purchase on site)
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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Highlights

The tour starts at the famous Centennial Fountain and takes you on a culinary journey through Chicago. You'll get to sample a signature cheeseburger at a local pub. There will be a stop at a pizzeria known for its legendary deep-dish pizzas. A visit to a popular restaurant specialising in beef dishes is also included. This tour offers an insight into Chicago's pizza rivalry with New York, its meatpacking history, and 1920s speakeasies

Cancellation Policy
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ExperienceFirst Tours
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. Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.