Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour
Explore Chicago's culinary scene on a 2-hour walking tour, tasting iconic dishes and uncovering the city's vibrant history.
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Important Information
- • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- • Service animals allowed
- • Public transportation options nearby
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace
- • Not accessible for wheelchairs, but collapsible strollers allowed
Embark on a Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour, starting at the iconic Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. Your expert guide will lead you through a culinary journey beginning at the famous Billy Goat Tavern, where you can try their signature cheezborger. Next, visit Pizzeria Uno, the birthplace of Chicago's deep-dish pizza, and discover Al’s Beef, a local favorite since 1938. Along the way, enjoy stories about Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, and notorious gangsters. The tour concludes with a sweet treat at Firecakes, known for doughnuts made from a secret 1930s recipe. Bring around $30 for optional food purchases. This tour is a delightful way to experience Chicago's rich food culture. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Pros
- Savor Chicago classics like the cheezborger
- Visit the birthplace of deep-dish pizza
- Admire views of skyscrapers and the riverwalk
- Hear tales of speakeasies and gangsters
- Taste doughnuts from a 1930s secret recipe
Includes
- Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Firecakes
- Professional local Chicago guide
- 2-hour walking tour
Excludes
- Cost of food (approximately $30)
- Gratuities
Tour Highlights
- • Savor Chicago classics like the cheezborger
- • Visit the birthplace of deep-dish pizza
- • Admire views of skyscrapers and the riverwalk
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