Chicago: Fulton Market Donuts & Sweet Treats Walking Tour

West Loop Donuts & Pastry Tour in Chicago

This guided walking tour explores Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, perfect for food lovers and small groups interested in donuts and local history.

Highlights

• Sample some of the best donuts in Chicago
• Walk through Chicago's newest, trendiest neighborhood
• Learn the history of Chicago's food scene
• Get food and activity recommendations from your local guide

Description

The Underground Donut Tour celebrates Chicago’s distinctive donut culture in the West Loop. Starting at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken, a longtime favorite, the tour follows the Randolph corridor while sharing the history of the West Loop’s transformation from industrial hub to culinary hotspot.

Guests sample innovative treats like matcha-infused donuts at Matcha-Cita café and over-the-top creations at Voodoo Donuts, a Portland transplant. The route includes a stroll through a brickwork alleyway adorned with floral street art, ending at Sawada Coffee, led by world-renowned latte artist Hiroshi Sawada.

The approximately 2-hour, 2-mile tour combines tastings, neighborhood history, and opportunities for photos. It encourages socializing and bonding among friends and family at a comfortable walking pace.

Tours run multiple times per week and often sell out, so booking in advance is recommended.

Includes

• Guided walking tour through Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood
• Tastings of donuts from multiple specialty bakeries
• Local guide sharing stories about the West Loop and food scene
• Walking route approximately 1–2 miles
• Tour duration around 2 hours
• Stops featuring creative and unique donut flavors
• Exploration of the West Loop’s history and transformation
• Photo opportunities at iconic and colorful locations
• All tastings included in ticket price
• Wheelchair and stroller accessible route
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
• Service animals allowed; family pets not permitted
• Recommendation to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• Family-friendly and suitable for food lovers or small groups
• Combination of donuts, history, and Chicago’s contemporary culinary culture

Excludes

• Gratuities
• Parking fees

Important Information

• This tour operates rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book early to secure your spot. Wear comfortable shoes and check the weather before your tour.