Chicago Food Tour: Iconic Eats in Prohibition Era Neighborhood

Experience the Chicago Gangster Food Tour and indulge in iconic dishes while exploring the Prohibition Era’s fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Discover the stories of gangsters and their favorite foods in this unique and immersive tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • River North - Chicago’s famous River North neighborhood containing many of Chicago’s most iconic restaurants, food and gangster history. Travelers will eat at Harry Caray’s steak house, an old hideout for Al Capones men with a secret tunnel used by gangsters in the 1920s and 1930s which the guests will see. Also we will have deep dish pizza in an…
What's Included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tour Guide Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience some of Chicago’s most emblematic dishes as you stroll through one of the Prohibition Era’s most stylish and infamous neighborhoods. Indulge in premium steak, thick-crust pizza, and the globally renowned ‘Chicago hot dog’ as you journey through the streets that were once frequented by Capone’s near and dear and feared adversaries. You’ll even…

Location
Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tours
West Wacker Drive
The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern" next to the Royal Sonesta Hotel, your guide will be waiting for you here!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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778vinir
Dec 8, 2024
Awesome little food/history tour - Avery was such a fun tour leader, had a blast and tried some fun food. I particularly loved the deep dish and learning about the chicago underground tunnels.
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Jessica_g
Dec 8, 2024
Such a fun way to see a bit of Chicago - My husband booked a last minute tour and our guide Avery was great! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Chicago and we learned so much. It was so nice meeting new people and exploring a little! I highly reccomend this tour. The food we sampled was also excellent!
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Suzanne_h
Dec 8, 2024
Excellent - Avery was awesome, he went above and beyond Great tour, wonderful tour guide We all had a great time Loved it Sue Hockman
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Lena
Dec 7, 2024
Fun and Informative tour guide! - Great tour-Avery was awesome! Fun time and interesting sites! See the city thru the lives of gangsters. He was very entertaining and made a cold and windy day very fun!Food was meh…
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Valerie_m
Dec 4, 2024
Worth it! - Taka was great! Knowledgeable and kept us moving with lots of super info! Delicious food too— definitely could make it a lunch or early dinner!
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Jason_c
Dec 1, 2024
A must do activity in Chicago! - Taka was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time and we would all highly recommend!
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Jasonreviews69
Dec 1, 2024
A must see Chicago activity! - Taka was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly! Everyone had a great time and we would all highly recommend!
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Sea_traveller5
Nov 30, 2024
A must do of history and food of Chicago. Other cities take note. - Taka was an excellent host. The tour was well worth it providing info, cool buildings and a great taste of classic Chicago classic dishes. You also get the history of the food. Highly recommended!
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Joannsv8562ku
Nov 27, 2024
Great food awesome tour - Take did an amazing job giving my family a great Chicago experience! From the stories and touring us to some great iconic Chicago food!
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Martib739
Nov 27, 2024
Gotta love Gangster Stories! - Taka was an amazing guide for this fun and fascinating tour! She knows her history and made the old-timey Chicago lore come to life. I can’t believe everything we learned and we loved the tastings, too. This tour is a must-do!
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