Chicago walking tour with culinary and cultural highlights
Activities

Chicago walking tour with culinary and cultural highlights

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$39.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour starts at the famous Centennial Fountain and takes you on a culinary journey through Chicago
  • You'll get to sample a signature cheeseburger at a local pub
  • There will be a stop at a pizzeria known for its legendary deep-dish pizzas
  • A visit to a popular restaurant specialising in beef dishes is also included
  • This tour offers an insight into Chicago's pizza rivalry with New York, its meatpacking history, and 1920s speakeasies
What to expect

Embark on an immersive walking tour beginning at a renowned Chicago landmark, the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. From this point, your guide will lead you on a gastronomic and cultural journey. The first stop is a well-known local tavern where it's suggested to sample their signature cheeseburger. Following this, the tour proceeds to a pizzeria celebrated as the birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pizzas. The final culinary destination is a popular eatery known for its beef dishes.

Throughout this adventure, you'll learn about the friendly rivalry between Chicago and New York's pizza scenes, delve into Chicago's meatpacking history, explore 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and much more. It's advised to bring approximately $30 for optional food purchases during the tour, with your guide providing recommendations on what to sample at each stop.

The tour concludes at the historic Green Door Tavern, characterised by its trendy vintage atmosphere and a special drink that you're encouraged to try. This experience offers a taste of Chicago's rich history and diverse culinary scene in one comprehensive tour.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Local guide
  • check Additional food and drinks (available for purchase on site)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

401 E River Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Meeting point:
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. Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, you can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried

Know in advance:

  • Your ticket covers the walking tour portion of this experience. We recommend bringing about $30 for food, but it's up to you if you want to purchase what your guide suggests at each stop
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Provider
ExperienceFirst Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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