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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor foods from Chicago's best deep dish pizza restaurant, Rick Bayless' amazing Mexican fare and more.
In addition to all the delicious food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. We have vegetarian options at all the food stops and can accommodate other dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Join us on a culinary adventure of Chicago's River North neighborhood. We've done all the delicious research to showcase the best eats in Chicago. Wear your comfy shoes, bring your appetite and we'll take care of the rest...
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Local guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Food tasting
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Departure Point
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
We will be meeting outside in front of the main entrance to the Merchandise Mart. You will see the Chicago River and large statues that resemble pez dispensers to know you are in the right location.
Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States One of the best ways to get to know a location is by tasting the local food. This 3-hour Food and History walking tours unlock the city's most interesting neighborhoods by exploring their culinary delights. Sample delicious food tastings at amazing specialty food stores, ethnic eateries, well-known food purveyors and off-the-radar establishments. At the end of our tours, you will be able to use your newfound culinary perspectives and put the neighborhood and the city into a new, exciting context.
Along the way, expert local guides provide an entertaining insider's view into the culture, history and architecture that define Chicago, tying it together with the wonderful tastings. Tours are leisurely paced and suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. So eat as the locals eat, and see what the locals see! 180 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
dawnpV1007WR
22 Sep 2024
The tastings were excellent, and we really enjoyed this food tour! Thank you for a fun way to spend one of our afternoons in Chicago!
sfxbkf4858
02 Sep 2024
Good tour that will also fill your belly. Started with a donut, enjoyed a taco, some beef, and of course some deep dish and ended with some gelato. Appreciated that the guide knew a thing or two about the industry and sprinkled in some history. Nice way to have lunch!
dianejohnston16
30 Oct 2023
I took the tour with only 3 other people
Ben was very funny(edgy) and provided a good tour but i found the food mostly disappointing except for the dougnut vault and the incredible pastry at Pistones - pizza and hot dog no big desl
Fun on a cold Sunday anyway but the food choices can be stepped up !
This tour in
Chicago
is organized by
Sidewalk Food Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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