Chicago: Food and Culture Walking Tour
ID: GYG931018-1454090
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Savor the iconic flavors of Chicago, like deep-dish pizza and Italian beef, as you learn about its history, legends, and more from a local. Come hungry!
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 it's on to Mr. Beef, home of the classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich and filming location for "The Bear."
Along the way, you’ll hear about the (usually) friendly rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and much 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 at the historic Green Door Tavern, where you can soak up its hip, vintage vibes as you wind down the afternoon.
Highlights
- Enjoy Chicago classics, like the cheezborger and Italian beef.
- Visit the home of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza.
- See TV filming spots, skyscrapers, the riverwalk, and more.
- Hear tales of speakeasies and notorious gangsters.
- Soak up the vintage vibes of a historic tavern.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please bring around $30 for optional food purchases
Tour ends at Green Door Tavern
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. Queues may also be possible during busy periods.
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.
INCLUDED
- 2-hour walking tour
- Professional local Chicago guide
- Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Green Door Tavern
NOT INCLUDED
- Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not - total spend approximately $30)
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
