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Chicago: Food and Culture Walking Tour

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Savor the iconic flavors of Chicago, like deep-dish pizza and Italian beef, as you learn about its history, legends, and more from a local. Come hungry!

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • 2-hour walking tour
    • Professional local Chicago guide
    • Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Firecakes
    • Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not - total spend approximately $30)
    • Gratuities
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Highlights

  • Enjoy Chicago classics, like the cheezborger and Italian beef.
  • Visit the home of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza.
  • Admire views of skyscrapers, the riverwalk, and more.
  • Hear tales of speakeasies and notorious gangsters.
  • Taste famous doughnuts from a 1930s secret family recipe.

Description

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!

Good to know before you go
  • Please bring around $30 for optional food purchases
  • 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. Queues may also be possible during busy periods.
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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