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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!

Highlights

• Enjoy Chicago classics, like the cheezborger and Italian beef.
• Visit the home of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza.
• Admire views of skyscrapers, the riverwalk, and more.
• Hear tales of speakeasies and notorious gangsters.
• Taste famous doughnuts from a 1930s secret family recipe.

Description

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!

Includes

2-hour walking tour Professional local Chicago guide Visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Firecakes

Important Information

• Please bring around $30 for optional food purchases 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.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund