Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour
From deep-dish to speakeasies, these Chicago flavors are timeless
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$42
€36
£32
C$58
A$59
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Sample Chicago culinary staples, from the beloved "cheezborger" to hearty Italian beef.
- See the birthplace of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno, founded in 1943.
- Savor delicious doughnuts made from a secret family recipe dating to the 1930s.
- Admire scenic views of the Chicago Riverwalk, Centennial Fountain, and downtown skyscrapers.
- Hear tales of Prohibition-era speakeasies and notorious gangsters like Dean O’Banion and Al Capone.
What you'll do
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 ...
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 savor each cheesy, hearty bite.
You can’t leave Chicago without trying a hot beef sandwich. Locals have been coming to Al’s Beef for Italian beef sandwiches since 1938.
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.
Our Chicago food tour has a sweet finish at a historic donut shop, Firecakes, where the beloved treats are made from a secret recipe dating to the 1930s. If you want to extend your culinary exploration, nearby Clark Street offers restaurants with an international flair — your guide is happy to share recommendations!
Chicago food tour itinerary
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River Esplanade Park
Scenic riverside park with a famous fountain as its centerpiece
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Billy Goat Tavern
Old-school Chicago joint for meat-lovers immortalized on SNL
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Pizzeria Uno
The original inventor of deep dish pizza, dating to 1943
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Al’s Beef
Where locals go for the best hot beef sandwich since 1938
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Firecakes
A vintage mainstay of the Chicago donut scene in one of the city’s most vibrant restaurant districts.
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
This tour ends at Firecakes Donuts.
Food
Your ticket covers the walking tour. We recommend bringing $30 to cover food, but this is optional.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Reviews
Great tour, must try
Learned a lot about the culture and food of Chicago!
Good food, excellent guide
Lots of food options
Meeting point
401 E River Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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. The address is 401 E River Dr., Chicago, IL 60611.
