Itinerary
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Stop At: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Michigan Ave, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Then, stroll down elegant Michigan Avenue and pass renowned local attractions before walking down the start of Route 66 to Max's Take Out, a quintessential Chicago hot dog stand that has stood the test of time. Inside, taste what makes Chicago's unique hot dog so special!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sink your teeth into a delicious Italian beef sandwich
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
Taste Chicago's iconic deep dish pizza at one of our most beloved pizza restaurants, and see the first major skyscraper north of the Chicago River.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park), 60 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
A Chicago institution made famous by a popular SNL skill from the Belushi era. Here, you’ll feast on Chicago-style dogs, the totally unique Windy City interpretation of the hotdog.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Loop, 701 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-2108
The Loop is Chicago’s bustling business district, named for its location within the rectangular convergence of multiple “El” train tracks.
Stop At: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
Chicago's iconic theatre Marquee on State Street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chicago Pedway, Chicago, IL
During colder months, your guide will make use of the Chicago Pedway system, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses and bridges that connects sites throughout Chicago’s central business district, to keep you as cozy as possible. During warmer times of the year, walk along the large scenic promenades of the Loop.
Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for 1.5 miles during the 2.5-hour tour, suitable for most fitness levels, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos. All tastings and beverages are included. Please give advance notice of any dietary restrictions.
Stop At: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Designed by world-famous architect, Frank Gehry, The Pritzker Pavilion is a stunning and unique band shell located in Grant Park. The lattice tower of speaker systems ensures full volume for all spectators at countless summer concerts and movie screenings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
A modern town square with a collection of art, architecture, and gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for hundreds of cultural events. Full tour of the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60602
Cloud Gate, located within Millennium Park, is known affectionately as “The Bean” and debuted in 2006. Designed by famed Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, this giant, stainless steel masterpiece has become one of the most famous symbols of Chicago arts and culture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Crown Fountain, 201 E Randolph St Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60602
The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and features two fifty-foot tall statues of glass brick that showcase the LED faces of over 1000 Chicagoans laughing, smiling, and spitting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608
Enjoy the original recipe brownie, which was first invented in Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair.
Duration: 9 minutes
Pass By: Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
FREE 2 HOUR BIKE or KAYAK RENTAL INFO:
As an additional perk for booking this particular tour, you will get a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental (to be used within (+/-) 3 days of your tour booking. Terms below:
To be used within +/- 3 days of your tour booking.
Bike rentals take place at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL60611. Bike shop is open year-round (excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas).
Kayak rentals take place at Ohio Street Beach, Bobby’s Kayak, 550 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Kayak shop open mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent.
Offer excludes Saturday Bike/Kayak rentals between Memorial Day (end of May) Weekend to Labor Day (early September). Kayaking only available from June-September)
No discounts for not using this activity or issues due to weather restrictions.
See Availability.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Michigan Ave, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
3 hours(approx.)
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email us after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Chicago's famous foods are built on grit, hard work, and on the backs of labor. They are not for everyone, so come with an open mind as we visit Chicago hot dog stand, Deep dish pizza joint, Italian Beef sample, and the original brownie..
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : ALMA_F
One of the best food tours we’ve ever had! Brook, our tour guide, was amazing! She made this tour worth the cost! Very friendly, fun, and knowledgeable of Chicago history and food! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chicago!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Lynsey_J
Great tour. Rya was great and provided good information. Loved the food, the information, and the companionship.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Starr_S
Ria was an amazing tour guide. They answered all of questions. Food options were wonderful as well. Thanks Ria!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Michele_M
Julie was our guide. She was entertaining, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We experienced 4 Chicago tastes in businesses with chicago history and local owners. She explained the history of each dish. Deep dish pizza, chicago style hotdog, sliced beef roll and a surprise dessert. This was one of the beat food tours i have been on and would definitely recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Wolli9
Best of all was our guide Brooke. She was always very attentive, fun and motivating. She explained every detail to us with a lot of knowledge and talent. She is a great guide. She always took care of us and she made sure we felt comfortable, at ease and that we understood everything. During the tour she took us to fantastic places and she gave us delicious food to try. The walk was extremely pleasant, not at all exhausting and always very fun.
I highly recommend this tour to any visitor to Chicago. Believe me, you won't regret it. Especially if you get Brooke's guide. I hope you have a nice and pleasant stay in Chicago!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Lori_B
Our guide, Jeff, was brimming with great Chicago his/herstory! We walked, we talked, we ate! Come hungry because everything offered was delicious.
Bon appetit 😋
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : conniej902
Our guide was Jeff. He was fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, and shared photos following the tour. We enjoyed his descriptions of Chicago past and present along with the great food at iconic Chicago locations. We saw many points of interest along the route beyond the fun food focus as well. Thank you, Jeff!
Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Kimberly_F
Brooke was an amazing guide. Knowledge of the city & the history. The food at every stop was excellent!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : jvmath
This is a fun, informative walking tour. We saw quite a few iconic Chicago areas. The area around Millenium Park was really nice! The food on the tour was really good; all the Chicago favorites, deep dish pizza, Chicago hot dog, Italian beef and a sweet ending with a brownie from Palmers. A really fun night and our tour guide Greg was great!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Rajdeo S
Riya was very informative and patient. The tour is a really good experience to try the different kinds of food Chicago is known for. I was skeptical about the amount of walking we would be doing but it was perfectly fine. We had a torrential downpour during the second half of the tour which put a damper on the experience. Riya tried his best to stay positive and make the most of out of the situation (which is admirable) but I think if we are paying for a walking tour, a little bit of planning ahead would’ve been nice. Either offer ponchos or umbrellas or give patrons the heads up about the weather and allow them to decide if they want to go and buy their own umbrellas or walk in the rain. Overall, it was a great experience, meeting new people, learning about the history and eating amazing food.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
