Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Overview
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!
Included
Included
2-hour walking tour
Included
Professional local Chicago guide
Included
Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Green Door Tavern
Excluded
Excluded
Cost of food (The customer can choose to purchase food at recommended stops or not.)
Important information
Are food and drinks included?
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.
Is this tour good for kids?
Yes, this tour is great for families. Pizzeria Uno and The Green Door Tavern also offer kids menus.
How much walking is there?
This tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace.
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, guests can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried when we take stairs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren't eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
More information
Begin your journey at the River Esplanade Park with views of the iconic Centennial Fountain, a testament to Chicago's engineering feats and the start of the vibrant riverwalk.
Hope you're hungry because our first restaurant is the legendary Billy Goat Tavern. Here, you’ll learn about Chicago's meatpacking history and a few of its culinary staples. A favorite is the "cheezborger," which you can sample at the tavern. (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.)
Next, you’ll experience the birthplace of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno. Learn about the city's culinary rivalry with New York as you dig into each cheesy, hearty bite.
You can savor the quintessential Chicago Italian beef sandwich at Mr. Beef, a local mainstay that's also the film site for the Emmy-winning show “The Bear.”
As you continue on your way, your friendly Chicago guide will continue to share local history and hidden gems — this is a food and culture tour, after all! From Chicago's seedy mob history to the legacy of the meatpacking industry to fusion food, you’ll learn how these bites have shaped our city.
We've got another tavern in the lineup, but this one is a little different from our first stop. At the historic Green Door Tavern, your guide will share tales of Prohibition-era bars and notorious gangsters like Dean O’Banion as you admire the cozy, old-school atmosphere.