Up to 2 hours
Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour
Take your tastebuds on a tour of Chicago’s culinary masterpieces.
What you'll do
Join the Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour and make sure you sample the city’s best culinary staples.
From the famous "cheezborger" to hearty Italian beef, Chicago has a long-standing tradition of meatpacking and several historic taverns.
You’ll see the birthplace of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno, founded in 1943 and hear about the Windy City’s pizza-shaped rivalry with New York.
On this tour, you can learn all about Chicago’s restaurant connections to Saturday Night Live and try the quintessential Chicago Italian beef sandwich at Mr. Beef. This local favorite is a filming location for the Emmy-winning hit series “The Bear”.
Guests can take in beautiful views of the Chicago Riverwalk, Centennial Fountain, and glitzy downtown skyscrapers as you take your 1.5-mile stroll together.
Hear about legendary tales of Prohibition-era speakeasies and notorious gangsters such as Dean O’Banion and Al Capone.
On this food and culture tour, your friendly Chicago guide will share hidden gems that you can experience with your fellow travelers.
Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour Highlights
Enjoy Chicago’s tastiest culinary mainstays
See where Chicago deep-dish pizza was invented and learn about the cheezborger.
Learn about the city’s TV connections
Chicago is the backdrop to the award-winning series "The Bear" and has links to SNL.
Explore scenic downtown Chicago and the Riverwalk.
Your guide will show you the sights in the area on the way to the best food spots.
Extras
Food samples are not included as part of this tour. We recommend bringing $20 - $30 cash per person to try the delicacies.
What's included
1.5 hour-long walking tour
Friendly and knowledgeable local guide
Reservations
Booking required
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot. To make a booking, please visit the ExperienceFirst website.
Select the Chicago pass you have purchased then select the Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour and click 'reserve now'.
Please note:
You will need to enter your card details to reserve your spot, however, you won't be charged unless you fail to show up for your tour or don't cancel within 24 hours of the tour start time.
Where you'll meet
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 ND, Chicago, IL 60611.
How to get there
Illinois & McClurg
Grand
Operating hours
Tours run at 1PM, Wednesday – Sunday.
Find out more
For more information, visit the Experience First website
https://www.exp1.com/chicago-tours/book-with-pass/
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