Chicago Food Tour: Savor Historic River North
4.7
49 Ratings
Chicago
Embark on a mouthwatering food tour in Chicago's historic River North area. Indulge in iconic dishes like deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs while uncovering the city's culinary history and culture.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- River North - Your Chicago food tour will take you through the River North neighborhood ‘97 the original Chicago foodie destination ‘97 to sample some world-famous Chicago dishes, local favorites, and a sweet treat. It’s an afternoon that will leave you full of delicious food and memories for a lifetime! We start with a very well-known Chicago dish: the Chicago-style hot dog. Perfect for summers at a baseball game (cheering on the Cubs or Sox of course), or for a quick lunch on a work day, this local take on a hot dog is a debate-worthy food in Chicago and is taken very seriously by locals. Every Chicagoan has his or her own preference as to how the dog should be made, and you’ll get a chance to try your guide’s favorite version.
What's Included
- Join Friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Visit River North neighborhood, original Chicago foodies destination
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Enjoy a slice of pizza
- Taste Chicago-style hot dog
- Get a taste of Chicago’s most famous food
- Taste a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- Additional Food and Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate gastronomic journey in Chicago’s historic River North region with us! Guided by a local expert, you’ll discover secret treasures and get to taste some of the city’s most popular dishes, from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs. This tour promises not only a feast of local specialties but also an insight into the city’s food history and culture.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- We can accommodate vegetarian options but cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
- Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
- Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking.
Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
The Chicago Theatre (underneath the marquee), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(49 Ratings)
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Jgussie
May 30, 2024
Chicago Small Food Group Tour - Dash is an excellent story teller and guide! We enjoyed every minute of our tour along with the great food. Highly recommend this tour and Dash! We are ready to go back and go on another tour!
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Jessicagt7486hj
May 30, 2024
Great Tour, Better Food, Awesome Tour Guide - The tour was amazing! Dash was so informative, friendly, and overall an AMAZING tour guide! Would totally recommend for anyone looking to get a different look at Chicago and it’s food and culture!!!
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Robert
May 27, 2024
Great tour with Dash, a true Chicagoan! - Dash was amazing! This trip was filled with great food and great information on the city from someone who obviously lives in and loves Chicago! Highly recommend!
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928torig
May 16, 2024
Brilliant fun time - Brilliant food tour with Dash.
Learnt a lot and had fun 😊
We learnt about the history of the food we were given and tried 3 different types.
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Vicki_d
May 15, 2024
Delicious food choices - Our tour guide, Kevin, was great! Spoke loud and clear enough for all to hear, very informative and choices of food were the best!
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Todd_m
May 3, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour and guide. Interesting facts around the city about the its history as well as movies, sports, and music
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Llm_in_nj
Apr 29, 2024
Go Hungry! - Terrific review of the Chicago classics - hotdog, Italian Beef, and deep dish pizza - with a big side of history and culture. Dave was a great guide; very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We learned about the origins of all three dishes, down to the controversy of who, actually, invented the deep dish pizza. The tour took us by some famous Chicago buildings including the Sears/Willis Tower and the Rookery. Highly recommended.
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Carral2024
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing Food Tour - Our private group of 11 indulged in a carefully curated menu that showcased Chicago's culinary diversity. From classic deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati's to Frango mint chocolates, we experienced an array of flavors that we all thoroughly enjoyed. Dash, our knowledgeable guide, shared fascinating stories about Chicago's rich food history and culinary heritage. With his passion for food and his extensive knowledge of the local scene, we gained an insider's perspective on the city's vibrant dining landscape.
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Bev0614
Feb 25, 2024
Great Food and Host - Kevin was a great guide. Lots of information about the culinary history of Chicago. Great company and fun times! I would do this again!
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Patricia_e
Jan 31, 2024
Good sample of Chicago food classics - All of the classic Chicago food -the hot dog, the beef, and the pan pizza - was delicious and Rich was a good and friendly guide
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