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Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

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Overview

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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

End Point

End point

This tour ends at Firecakes Donuts.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. River Esplanade Park

Admire the beauty of this scenic riverside park as you learn about its history and famous fountain.

Duration: 20 mins

2. Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

This old-school Chicago joint is known for its excellent meat, but it’s also been featured on Saturday Night Live.

Duration: 20 mins

3. Pizzeria Uno

Coined as the original inventor of deep dish, this storefront has served deep dish since 1943.

Duration: 20 mins

4. Al's #1 Italian Beef

Mr. Beef draws tourists, but locals know Al’s Beef nearby can satisfy their hot beef cravings and serve up food fast. Try a sandwich at this local favorite and see if you agree with their claim to being Chicago’s No. 1 Italian beef since 1938. It’s that good.

Duration: 10 mins

5. Firecakes Donuts

A roster of artisanal donuts and coffee drinks is available at this quaint, counter-serve spot. This small location is the first storefront and dates back to the early 20th century.

Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Firecakes

Professional local Chicago guide

2-hour walking tour

Exclusion

Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not - total spend approximately 30USD)

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

This tour is great for families. Pizzeria Uno and The Green Door Tavern also offer kids menus.

This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, guests can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried when we take stairs.

This tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace.

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

Some venues may have queues during busy seasons, so please expect a wait for food at some venues.

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