Get a taste of Chicago on this small-group walking food tour and explore the specialties of River North neighborhood. Dive deeper into the culinary history of the place while trying out the best dishes to illustrate different cuisines.
Follow your guide’s advice not to get lost in a great diversity of options and enjoy the most peculiar delicacies including deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot-dogs. Feel your stomach with delight and your head with new information as you walk and learn something new with every step you make.
- Eat your way through the River North neighborhood to get a real taste of the City by the Lake. - Combine walking tour with history insights and culinary tips from...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Iconic places for photoshoot
Learn about the culinary history of Chicago and the culture of the River North neighborhood
Classic Italian beef
Chicago’s most famous foods
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
All Fees and Taxes
Chicago-style hot dog
Friendly local guide
The famousChicago deep dish pizza
Extra food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Chicago Theatre
Meet your guide at the Chicago Theater (underneath the marquee)
Return
River North
Finish the tour near the Chicago Brown Line “L” Station.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances
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*We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Classic Chicago Food Lovers Tour in River North
Itinerary
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River North
Food makes one of the best memories of any travel. So be welcomed by the River North neighborhood, the best destination for foodies in the Windy City. Sample iconic local food and savor the moments of pleasure choosing your favorite. Start your culinary adventure with Chicago-style hot dog. Witness the reason why it is called beef dragged through the garden and trace its origins in Vienna. Having made it to Chicago, a sausage on a poppy seed bun became popular with baseball fans and at fairs to later conquer the whole city becoming the most popular fast food. You may encounter different variations depending on a vendor, but your guide will introduce the best option to you.
40 minutes
2
River North
Take a stroll around the neighborhood before you get to the next specialty of the City by the Lake. Get acquainted with prominent Chicago deep-dish pizza, which dates back to 1943 and is reportedly invented at Pizzeria Uno with exact author to be uncertain. Make sure the “dish” is 3.1 cm deep and filled with luscious cheese and spicy pepperoni. Savor the taste while listening to captivating facts from the city’s life and history.
35 minutes
3
River North
Be introduced to another favorite of any Chicagoan, which is Italian beef sandwich. The iconic meal awaits you with mouth-watering smell and tasty appearance. Only a glance at that French roll filled with a great amount of sliced roast beef sirloin will evoke an inexplicable desire to have it all. Fall in love with local cuisine and feel the Italian flavor as the Italian immigrants have influenced the Chicago culinary scene the most. Receive some tips on where to eat next from your local guide, who knows all the hidden toothsome gems of the city.
Get a taste of Chicago on this small-group walking food tour and explore the specialties of River North neighborhood. Dive deeper into the culinary history of the place while trying out the best dishes to illustrate different cuisines.
Follow your guide’s advice not to get lost in a great diversity of options and enjoy the most peculiar delicacies including deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot-dogs. Feel your stomach with delight and your head with new information as you walk and learn something new with every step you make.
- Eat your way through the River North neighborhood to get a real taste of the City by the Lake. - Combine walking tour with history insights and culinary tips from...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Iconic places for photoshoot
Learn about the culinary history of Chicago and the culture of the River North neighborhood
Classic Italian beef
Chicago’s most famous foods
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
All Fees and Taxes
Chicago-style hot dog
Friendly local guide
The famousChicago deep dish pizza
Extra food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Chicago Theatre
Meet your guide at the Chicago Theater (underneath the marquee)
Return
River North
Finish the tour near the Chicago Brown Line “L” Station.