Chicago: Food and Culture Walking Tour

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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!

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Chicago:

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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.

Description

Join a guide on a walking tour of Chicago's culinary and cultural highlights. Visit the famous Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Mr. Beef. Hear about the rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, and gangsters. 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 you can try their signature 'cheezborger.' Next, visit Pizzeria Uno, the birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pies. Then, head to Mr. Beef, home of the classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich and filming location for 'The Bear.' Along the way, hear about the (usually) friendly rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and much more. Bring around $30 for optional food purchases throughout the tour. Your guide will have tips on what to try at each stop. The tour ends at the historic Green Door Tavern, with its hip vintage vibes and a special drink you’ll want to be sure to try.

Includes

2-hour walking tour Professional local Chicago guide Indoor visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Green Door Tavern