Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour
Explore Chicago's culinary scene on a 2-hour walking tour, savoring iconic dishes like deep-dish pizza and cheezborger, with tales of speakeasies and gangsters.
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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 fitness levels
- • Tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace
- • Some venues may have queues during busy seasons
Embark on a Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour, starting at the iconic Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. This two-hour journey takes you through the heart of Chicago's culinary scene. Begin at the Billy Goat Tavern and savor their famous cheezborger. Next, explore Pizzeria Uno, the birthplace of the deep-dish pizza, and Al’s Beef, a local favorite since 1938. As you stroll, your guide will share stories of Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, and notorious gangsters. Conclude your tour with a sweet treat at Firecakes, known for doughnuts made from a secret 1930s recipe. Bring around $30 for optional food purchases. This tour offers a delightful taste of Chicago's vibrant food culture. Book now to experience the flavors of the Windy City!
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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