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Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Stroll through downtown Chicago on this walking food tour. Visit Millennium Park, the Palmer House Hotel and other city landmarks. Taste quintessential Chicago foods such as deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, plus chocolates and pastry. All food tastings are included, and the tour covers an easy 1.5 miles (2.4 km) suitable for most fitness levels. A bike or kayak rental is also included in the tour cost.

  • See major landmarks, including Millennium Park and the Chicago River
  • Enjoy generous tastings at a number of eateries
  • Learn about the history of Chicago from your expert guide
  • Choose to explore with a bonus kayak or bike rental

What To Expect

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Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria



Starting Point for 11am & 11:30am Daytime Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gino’s East



Starting Point for 5:30pm Evening Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Magnificent Mile



Then, stroll down elegant Michigan Avenue and pass renowned local attractions before walking down the start of Route 66 to Max’s Take Out, a quintessential Chicago hot dog stand that has stood the test of time. Inside, taste what makes Chicago’s unique hot dog so special!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wrigley Building



Taste Chicago’s iconic deep dish pizza at one of our most beloved pizza restaurants, and see the first major skyscraper north of the Chicago River.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park)



A Chicago institution made famous by a popular SNL skill from the Belushi era. Here, you’ll feast on Chicago-style dogs, the totally unique Windy City interpretation of the hotdog.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bongiorno’s Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria



Sink your teeth into a delicious Italian beef sandwich

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Chicago Theatre



Chicago’s iconic theatre Marquee on State Street.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Pedway



During colder months, your guide will make use of the Chicago Pedway system, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses and bridges that connects sites throughout Chicago’s central business district, to keep you as cozy as possible. During warmer times of the year, walk along the large scenic promenades of the Loop.

Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for 1.5 miles during the 2.5-hour tour, suitable for most fitness levels, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos. All tastings and beverages are included. Please give advance notice of any dietary restrictions.

• Admission Ticket Free

Jay Pritzker Pavilion



Designed by world-famous architect, Frank Gehry, The Pritzker Pavilion is a stunning and unique band shell located in Grant Park. The lattice tower of speaker systems ensures full volume for all spectators at countless summer concerts and movie screenings.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Loop



The Loop is Chicago’s bustling business district, named for its location within the rectangular convergence of multiple “El” train tracks.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate



Cloud Gate, located within Millennium Park, is known affectionately as “The Bean” and debuted in 2006. Designed by famed Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, this giant, stainless steel masterpiece has become one of the most famous symbols of Chicago arts and culture.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crown Fountain



The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and features two fifty-foot tall statues of glass brick that showcase the LED faces of over 1000 Chicagoans laughing, smiling, and spitting.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby



Enjoy the original recipe brownie, which was first invented in Chicago for the 1893 World’s Fair.

9 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bobby’s Bike Hike – Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours



FREE 2 HOUR BIKE or KAYAK RENTAL INFO:
As an additional perk for booking this particular tour, you will get a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental (to be used within (+/-) 3 days of your tour booking. Terms below:
To be used within +/- 3 days of your tour booking.
Bike rentals take place at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL60611. Bike shop is open year-round (excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas).
Kayak rentals take place at Ohio Street Beach, Bobby’s Kayak, 550 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Kayak shop open mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent.
Offer excludes Saturday Bike/Kayak rentals between Memorial Day (end of May) Weekend to Labor Day (early September). Kayaking only available from June-September)
No discounts for not using this activity or issues due to weather restrictions.

• Admission Ticket Included

Millennium Park



A modern town square with a collection of art, architecture, and gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for hundreds of cultural events. Full tour of the park.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email us after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
  • VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21 )
  • TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
  • Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Chicago's famous foods are built on grit, hard work, and on the backs of labor. They are not for everyone, so come with an open mind as we visit Chicago hot dog stand, Deep dish pizza joint, Italian Beef sample, and the original brownie..
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Food tasting
  • Join a local, professional English-speaking guide
  • Indulge in 4-5 enticing food stops featuring iconic dishes
  • Delight in the famed deep-dish pizza at a Chicago pizza icon
  • Savor a classic Italian beef sandwich
  • Tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Chicago-style hot dog
  • Sample the world's original brownie recipe
  • Explore the city's incredible architecture, a harmonious blend of old and new
  • Receive insider tips on must-see attractions, activities, and culinary delights for your stay
  • Enjoy a Free 2-hour Bike Rental or Kayak Rental (weather permitting)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • $10 per person (or more) recommended gratuity for guide (Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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