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Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

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

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Stroll through Chicago's winter streets, lit up for the holidays, on this gourmet walking tour. Learn about Chicago's celebrated holiday traditions like the European-inspired Christkindlmarket, the beautiful decor and windows on State Street, and ice skating at Millennium Park. Sample generous tastes of classic Chicago foods and holiday treats as you walk. Seasonal craft beer tastings help you stay warm and toasty; please note this tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately.

  • Food and walking holiday tour of downtown Chicago
  • Visit the German-style Christkindlmarket, a festive outdoor market with warming cider and holiday shops
  • Stop at a local bar to taste seasonal craft brews
  • Head to the historic Palmer House Hotel, where brownies were invented, to try the popular chocolate treat
  • Admire the outdoor ice skating rink and magnificent architecture at Millennium Park
  • Sample Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza at a festive restaurant
  • See Chicago’s most majestic Christmas tree display at Millennium Park
  • Taste the famous Chicago-style hot dog

What To Expect

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Christkindlemarket

Enjoy a hot cider at this outdoor german christmas market

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

Stroll down State Street where the lights, decorations and window displays dazzle.

Throughout your tour, you’ll make stops for a variety of tasty treats, including a brownie sample at the Palmer House Hotel, where the chocolatey treat was invented! While inside the historic building, your guide shows you the magnificent interior architecture of this grand old hotel, where many famous guests have stayed since it opened in 1875.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Macy’s on State Street

Enjoy the Holiday decor

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Park

Get a full tour of Millennium Park and gaze over the large outdoor ice-skating rink, flanked by the some of the most iconic buildings on the Chicago skyline. Watch hundreds of skaters twirl as they enjoy the free attraction. See the city’s official Christmas tree, loaded with spectacular ornaments and lights.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate

Iconic Chicago attraction

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Gorgeous open air amphitheater

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Daley Bicentennial Plaza

Enjoy Christkindlmarkt in Chicago

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago Christmas Tree

Visit Chicago’s Christmas Tree

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wrigley Building

Visit one of Chicago’s iconic buildings

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Enjoy Chicago-style deep dish pizza

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Millennium Hall

Enjoy a Chicago style hot dog or Italian Beef

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

Visit the iconic Palmer House Hotel lobby and enjoy the original recipe brownie, invented here at the hotel for the 1893 Chicago’s Worlds Fair.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Enjoy an italian beef sandwich.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Art Institute of Chicago

Amazing collections

• Admission Ticket Included

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 to [email protected] after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • 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
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Food samples
  • Holiday attractions
  • Local tour guide
  • Holiday Cocoa or Cider
  • $10 per person (or more) suggested guide gratuity. (via Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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